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Buttermilk Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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Is Buttermilk 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.
SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c

MEAL: DRINK

Metabolic Nature of Buttermilk

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

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

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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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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

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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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

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

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Bone

BONE

Bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) includes the bones, hair, and nails.

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Fat

FAT

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

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Nerves

NERVES

Marrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Affinity: Bone Joint
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Buttermilk
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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.

Improves Focus

IMPROVES-FOCUS

Reduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Buttermilk

Risotto / Arborio Rice

Risotto / Arborio Rice has these Actions in Common

Satisfies-stomach, Nutritive

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Hickory Nuts

Hickory Nuts has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Feta Cheese

Feta Cheese has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Brown Rice

Brown Rice has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Pistachio

Pistachio has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Cacao Butter

Cacao Butter has these Actions in Common

Satisfies-stomach, Nutritive

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Paw Paw

Paw Paw has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Red Meat Fat (rendered)

Red Meat Fat (rendered) has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Butter (unsalted)

Butter (unsalted) has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Chicken Fat (rendered)

Chicken Fat (rendered) has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Satisfies-stomach

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Buttermilk

Ginseng, Chinese

Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in Common

Improves-focus, Nutritive

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Improves-focus, Nutritive

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Cordyceps

Cordyceps has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Asparagus root

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Sukumaram Ghrita

Sukumaram Ghrita has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Sea buckthorn

Sea buckthorn has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Garcinia Cambogia Fruit

Garcinia Cambogia Fruit has these Actions in Common

Improves-focus

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Kshirabala Taila

Kshirabala Taila has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Ashwagandha Ghee

Ashwagandha Ghee has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Pitta Massage Oil

Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in Common

Nutritive

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Impact of Buttermilk

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Buttermilk affect your temperature?

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8
10
12
4
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your sweat quantity?

1
1
24
7
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the color of your tongue body?

3
10
1
17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your appetite/hunger?

5
13
6
10
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your digestion speed?

4
13
11
6
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

TOXINS

How did Buttermilk affect the amount of gas & bloating?

2
6
15
6
6
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your stool smell?

0
5
19
9
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

Tongue: How did Buttermilk affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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5
9
17
3
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the color of your tongue coating?

4
0
3
20
8
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your urine smell?

0
1
24
10
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
1
28
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your sweat smell?

2
1
24
6
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

HYDRATION

How did Buttermilk affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
5
26
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
3
20
7
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Buttermilk affect your energy levels?

3
9
10
12
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your muscle tension?

2
12
13
6
2
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your anxiety?

1
14
12
6
2
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the stillness of your tongue?

2
26
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

DIGESTION

How did Buttermilk affect the amount of gas & bloating?

2
6
15
6
6
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your appetite/hunger?

5
13
6
10
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your digestion speed?

4
13
11
6
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

TONGUE

How did Buttermilk affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
3
20
7
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

Tongue: How did Buttermilk affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
5
9
17
3
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the color of your tongue body?

3
10
1
17
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the stillness of your tongue?

2
26
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 31 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the color of your tongue coating?

4
0
3
20
8
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

STOOL

How did Buttermilk affect your stool smell?

0
5
19
9
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your stool consistency?

3
11
16
4
1
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your stool frequency/quantity?

0
5
17
9
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your stool color?

9
1
1
5
19
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your stool lightness?

0
12
20
3
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

URINE

How did Buttermilk affect your urine lightness?

0
7
22
6
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
5
26
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
1
28
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your urine clarity?

3
29
3
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your urine smell?

0
1
24
10
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

SWEAT

How did Buttermilk affect your sweat smell?

2
1
24
6
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your sweat quantity?

1
1
24
7
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

SYSTEMIC

How did Buttermilk affect your muscle tension?

2
12
13
6
2
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your anxiety?

1
14
12
6
2
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your temperature?

1
8
10
12
4
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)

How did Buttermilk affect your energy levels?

3
9
10
12
1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 35 Study ID:10 (2020-11-02 - 2020-11-27)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Buttermilk 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.

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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About John Joseph Immel

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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