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 Sign in to review this food450 likesTable of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWWhere most tonic create dampness, squashes are unusual in that they are not only hearty, yet also drain excess fluids because of a mild diuretic nature. This dual quality makes them ideal for those trying to lose weight but still struggle with comfort food cravings in autumn. Squashes are high in complex carbohydrates. Their sweetness is thus safe for diabetics. The deep orange color of butternut squashes are signs they are high in carotenes, a precursor to vitamin A. These carotenes, together with butternut squashes sweetness and cooling nature make it an excellent liver tonic. Carotenes also benefit the eyes. BUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING BUTTERNUT SQUASH Browse RecipesLearn about the health benefits of butternut squash for FREEYou'll receive free access to our entire website including healthy recipes, nutritional diet plans, medicinal uses of ingredients, & ayurvedic health tips. Sign in once and you can use our website indefinitely..WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Butternut Squash Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1 c SPECIES: Cucurbita moschata FAMILY:
Cucurbitaceae PREPARATION: EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Butternut Squash: GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth.SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.OPTHALMICBenefits the eyes, vision tonic.DIURETICHerbs 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.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Butternut Squash with these FoodsSweet Potato Sweet Potato has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Opthalmic, Livotonic, Satisfies-stomach, Alterative, NutritiveDates (dried) Dates (dried) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Opthalmic, Livotonic, Tonic, Alterative, NutritiveHoney Dew Honey Dew has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Satisfies-stomach, Nutritive, Tonic, Diuretic, OpthalmicCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Tonic, Alterative, Nutritive, Diuretic, OpthalmicGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Tonic, Alterative, Nutritive, Diuretic, OpthalmicBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Satisfies-stomach, Alterative, Nutritive, Grounding, OpthalmicTempeh Tempeh has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Satisfies-stomach, Grounding, Tonic, NutritivePumpkin Pumpkin has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Nutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomach, LivotonicBeef Beef has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Livotonic, TonicHemp Seed Hemp Seed has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Tonic, Nutritive, Diuretic, Satisfies-stomachCompare Butternut Squash with these Herb SupplementsVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonTonic, Alterative, Diuretic, Grounding, Livotonic, NutritiveGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Grounding, Nutritive, Tonic, AlterativeAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Diuretic, Grounding, Nutritive, TonicBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonOpthalmic, Tonic, Diuretic, LivotonicPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Diuretic, Grounding, TonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Opthalmic, Tonic, AlterativeBringrajasava- Hair Tonic Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Livotonic, TonicMahasudarshan Mahasudarshan has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Diuretic, LivotonicGuduchi Guduchi has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Livotonic, AlterativeAnantamul Anantamul has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Diuretic, TonicTriphala Triphala has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Opthalmic, AlterativeButternut Squash Research & Clinical TrialsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Butternut Squash affect your temperature?
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TOXINSHow did Butternut Squash affect the amount of gas & bloating?
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How did Butternut Squash affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Butternut Squash affect your throat soreness?
How did Butternut Squash affect your urine smell?
How did Butternut Squash affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Butternut Squash affect your sweat smell?
How did Butternut Squash affect your acne?
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How did Butternut Squash affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of the lower eye lid?
HYDRATIONHow did Butternut Squash affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Butternut Squash affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Butternut Squash affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
How did Butternut Squash affect the cracks on your tongue?
FLUID-THICKNESSHow did Butternut Squash affect your ear pressure?
How did Butternut Squash affect your congestion?
How did Butternut Squash affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Butternut Squash affect your energy levels?
How did Butternut Squash affect your muscle tension?
How did Butternut Squash affect your anxiety?
How did Butternut Squash affect the stillness of your tongue?
DIGESTIONHow did Butternut Squash affect your appetite/hunger?
How did Butternut Squash affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?
How did Butternut Squash affect your digestion speed?
How did Butternut Squash affect the amount of gas & bloating?
TONGUEHow did Butternut Squash affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
How did Butternut Squash affect the cracks on your tongue?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of your tongue body?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of your tongue coating?
How did Butternut Squash affect the swelling of your tongue body?
How did Butternut Squash affect the stillness of your tongue?
STOOLHow did Butternut Squash affect your stool frequency/quantity?
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How did Butternut Squash affect your stool smell?
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URINEHow did Butternut Squash affect your urine smell?
How did Butternut Squash affect your urine lightness?
How did Butternut Squash affect your urine frequency/quantity?
How did Butternut Squash affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?
How did Butternut Squash affect your urine clarity?
SWEATHow did Butternut Squash affect your sweat smell?
How did Butternut Squash affect your sweat quantity?
SKINHow did Butternut Squash affect the dryness of your skin?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of your skin?
How did Butternut Squash affect your freckles/moles?
How did Butternut Squash affect your acne?
EYEHow did Butternut Squash affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?
How did Butternut Squash affect the color of the lower eye lid?
ENTHow did Butternut Squash affect your congestion?
How did Butternut Squash affect your ear pressure?
How did Butternut Squash affect your throat soreness?
How did Butternut Squash affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?
How did Butternut Squash affect your ear temperature?
HEARTHow did Butternut Squash affect your heart rate?
How did Butternut Squash affect your heart rhythm?
How did Butternut Squash affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?
SYSTEMICHow did Butternut Squash affect your temperature?
How did Butternut Squash affect your energy levels?
How did Butternut Squash affect your muscle tension?
How did Butternut Squash affect your anxiety?
HEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTITIONERS!(Not you? Keep scrolling!) 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.View Other Ingredients for Autumn-WinterButternut Squash is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Butternut Squash'Do you like 'butternut squash'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'butternut squash'?450 likes Sign in to review this food
I do the same with acorn squash, comes out wonderful and no risk loosing a hand( sprinkle with cinnamon and ghee ya ya ya ya Ya yum 5 stars
I do the same with acorn squash, comes out wonderful and no risk loosing a hand( sprinkle with cinnamon and ghee ya ya ya ya Ya yum 5 stars
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSButternut Squash 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.Heart, Blood & CirculationAnemia ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Blurry Vision , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Diabetes (Adult Onset Type II) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Edema , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Hepatitis (Past/Current) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Iron deficiency , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Liver Degeneration , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Liver Sore , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Puffy under eyes / Bags , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Thalassemia Minor , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Yellow eyes / sclera , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Yellow tongue coating How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mind, Stress & SleepAnger, irritable, ambitious, analytical , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Conflict makes me angry, irritable How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DietBulimia, past or current How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bowel, Poop EliminationFrothy Stool / with Bubbles , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stool entirely liquid, no solid pieces , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stool in mushy pieces mixed with liquid , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stool thick mud How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weight LossLaxatives to lose weight , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Purging Food How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CarePsoriasis How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DigestionVomiting Blood How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. 
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 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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