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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Nutritive tonic and nerve tonic. Strengthens. Promotes urination.

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Is Flower / Bee Pollen 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 Flower / Bee Pollen

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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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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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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 Vata pacifying

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 irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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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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AGGRAVATES
SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Flower / Bee Pollen
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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Cleanse & Detox:
Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Energy Vitality:
Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A 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.

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Immune System:
Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Heart & Circulation:
Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Kidney & Urinary:
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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Reproductive Health:
Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Flower / Bee Pollen

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  • Tahini

    Tahini has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility

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  • Sesame Oil

    Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common

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  • Almonds

    Almonds has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Tonic

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  • Stinging Nettles

    Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Diuretic, Promotes-virility

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  • Dates (dried)

    Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Promotes-fertility, Diuretic, Tonic, Aphrodisiac

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Internal-detoxicant, Blood-tonic, Nutritive

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  • Lamb's Quarters

    Lamb's Quarters has these Actions in Common

    Promotes-virility, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Nutritive, Tonic

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  • Pork

    Pork has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Tonic, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility

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  • Buffalo Milk

    Buffalo Milk has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Tonic, Promotes-fertility, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Flower / Bee Pollen

  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Promotes-fertility, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Builds-stamina, Immune-stimulant, Nutritive

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  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility

    LEARN MORE

  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Immune-stimulant

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Blood-tonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Ginseng, Chinese

    Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in Common

    Promotes-fertility, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Immune-stimulant, Nutritive

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Aphrodisiac

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  • Eleuthero Ginseng

    Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Immune-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Maca

    Maca has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Builds-stamina, Nutritive

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  • Ashwagandha Arishta

    Ashwagandha Arishta has these Actions in Common

    Aphrodisiac, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Tonic

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how to use Flower / Bee Pollen medicinally

Granules or Whole Pollen

Beginner dosage:

Maximum recommended:

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Flower / Bee Pollen 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.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Flower / Bee Pollen may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

Pollen or Bee Product Allergies: May cause severe allergic reactions, especially in those allergic to: Pollen (seasonal/environmental), Bee stings, Honey or royal jelly. Reactions can include: Itching/swelling of the throat or mouth, hives, and anaphylaxis.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Flower / Bee Pollen. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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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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