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Artichoke Hearts Benefits (According to Ayurveda)


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Are Artichoke Hearts Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Metabolic Nature of Artichoke Hearts

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritate and heat up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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Other

Bland

BLAND

Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.

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Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Fat

FAT

Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Artichoke Hearts
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Stimulates Peristalsis

STIMULATES-PERISTALSIS

An herb that promotes involuntary smooth muscle contractions to facilitate the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Hepatoprotective

HEPATOPROTECTIVE

An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Constituents:
Tannins,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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, Soluble Fiber

Foods with a Similar Nature to Artichoke Hearts

  • Artichoke

    Artichoke has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, High-fiber-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Stimulates-peristalsis, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic

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  • Mustard Greens

    Mustard Greens has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Hypolipidemic, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis

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  • Beet Greens

    Beet Greens has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Stimulates-peristalsis, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Bitter Melon

    Bitter Melon has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Appetite-suppressant, Hypolipidemic, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Barley

    Barley has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative, Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Flax Seed

    Flax Seed has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, General-laxative, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative

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  • Kale

    Kale has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Stimulates-peristalsis, Hypolipidemic

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  • Radish (raw)

    Radish (raw) has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Red Leaf Lettuce

    Red Leaf Lettuce has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, General-laxative, Stimulates-peristalsis, Hypolipidemic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Artichoke Hearts

  • Bhumyamalaki

    Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, General-laxative, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic

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  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Bhringaraj

    Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Triphala Guggulu

    Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, General-laxative, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Milk Thistle

    Milk Thistle has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective

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  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic

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  • Arjuna

    Arjuna has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Appetite-suppressant

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  • Vidari

    Vidari has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Gymnema / Gurmar

    Gymnema / Gurmar has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Turkey Rhubarb

    Turkey Rhubarb has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Hepatoprotective, Cholagogue

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Artichoke Hearts may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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HOW DOES EATING AYURVEDICALLY MAKE YOU FEEL?

Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. Food digests with ease when right for your body type (dosha). Healthy digestion is seen as the cornerstone of well-being in Ayurveda. Healthy digestion generally prevents illness. If you do get sick, a strong digestive fire reduces the severity of illness and increases your resilience. It also improves your mood. Once you begin eating Ayurvedically, you will feel refreshed, vital and strong.
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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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