GUNAS USED ON JOYFUL BELLY
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion. HEAVY (GURU)Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LIGHT (LAGHU)Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LIQUEFIED (DRAVA)Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily. TOXIC (AMA)A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. |