Imperfections of the human form arise from genetics, poor lifestyle and diet choices, or environment. The imperfections themselves have a nature which corrupts the human nature. Ayurved classifies these imperfections into various biocharacteristics or gunas.
Natural Law Theory is a basic view of reality first described by Aristotle and later developed in the Middle Ages. It differences from the modern mechanistic view of reality, which claims that things do not have a nature beyond the sum of their parts.
On Joyful Belly, we've integrated this system into the core of the website, to provide tools for modern clinicians. Please click on category below to see how remedies are classified under this system. See all categories
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.
The term "bland taste" refers, in Chinese medicine, to food containing few macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy. These may be compared to negative calorie foods.
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.
Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
