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
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.
Group: Liver-Gallbladder
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
Group: Heart-Circulation-Blood
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
Group: Kidney-Bladder-Urinary
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
