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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS

Recipes with Garlic (raw): Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes
Recipes with Garlic (raw): Kale & White Beans with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes
Raw garlic's benefits are many.

A spicy root, garlic is known for clearing, which flushes everything out of your body.

Clears Your Respiratory System

Garlic's hot nature penetrates, breaking up any stagnation. This is a spice that can make your whole body warm.

This is most useful in congested Kapha conditions, especially during the spring. Its heat flushes out your sinuses, and you may feel your nose get tingly when you eat it.

Garlic's anti-inflammatory compounds reduce swelling in the nose, sinuses, and Eustachian tubes, helping to clear all the channels of your head. It even flushes your eyes and tear ducts.

Notice the warmth and heat that spreads to your chest, a sign that garlic is heating, opening, and clearing your lungs. Your ears may even feel warm.

Supports Your Circulation & Immunity

Aromatic compounds, like garlic, make you sweat (garlic is a diaphoretic). When you eat garlic, you may notice your face becomes flushed. As it dilates blood vessels, it flushes your circulatory system and cleanses your lymphatic system as well.

The circulatory, stimulating effects of raw garlic also improve your immunity, as your immune system lives in your blood.

Garlic's heat and circulatory properties can help you "sweat out a fever," while its antifungal properties counteract candida infections.

A Hot & Stimulating Aphrodisiac

The heating, circulatory stimulating effects of garlic have given it fame as an aphrodisiac.

Clears Your Bowels

Raw garlic clears your bowels because of its sharp pungency.
Recipes with Garlic (raw): Baked Sweet Potato with Lime, Sour Cream, & Crunchy Chickpeas
Recipes with Garlic (raw): Baked Sweet Potato with Lime, Sour Cream, & Crunchy Chickpeas

Strongly Aggravates Pitta


The hot, irritating nature of garlic can cause gurgling, gas, bloating and diarrhea. As the heat pushes your blood upwards, you may notice a slight pressure in the frontal lobe of your brain that could erupt into a headache or make you irritable.

When you eat raw garlic it's possible your sweat and breath will smell like garlic..

If raw garlic is too strong for you, cook it, which mellows it out.

Cooked garlic is sweeter than its raw version. While raw garlic is very stimulating, cooked garlic has a strong sleepy (soporific) effect.

Garlic is considered unctuous and vitiates (corrupts) the blood.
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Medicinal Effects of Garlic (raw)

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). 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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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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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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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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (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 Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta 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
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

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES
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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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other Health Virtues

Subtaste:
Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Musky

MUSKY

Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.

SEE ALL 'MUSKY' FOODS / HERBS

Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

SEE ALL 'OUTWARD' FOODS / HERBS

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Upward

UPWARD

Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.

SEE ALL 'UPWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

SEE ALL 'RED-BLOOD' FOODS / HERBS

Affinity:
Heart Circulation Blood, Respiratory Health
Family:
Amaryllidaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Garlic (raw)
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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Digestion:
Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Bowel Health:
General Laxative

STRONG GENERAL-LAXATIVE

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

SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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Stimulant Laxative

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ

SEE ALL 'STIMULANT-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Cleanse & Detox:
Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS

Skin Care & Beauty:
Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Antifibrotic

ANTIFIBROTIC

Fibrosis of an organ is often a progressive leading to organ failure (i.e lungs, liver, kidney). While vulneraries usually help restore collagen, antifibrotic herbs often clear collagen. Aka fibrinolytic.

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Rubefacient

RUBEFACIENT

An herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.

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Vulnerary

MILD VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

SEE ALL 'VULNERARY' FOODS / HERBS

Respiratory-Health:
Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

SEE ALL 'FLUSHES-SINUSES' FOODS / HERBS

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Bronchodilator

STRONG BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

SEE ALL 'LUNG-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

SEE ALL 'MUCOLYTIC' FOODS / HERBS

Immune System:
Anthelminthic

STRONG ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

SEE ALL 'ANTHELMINTHIC' FOODS / HERBS

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Antifungal

STRONG ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

SEE ALL 'ANTIFUNGAL' FOODS / HERBS

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Antimicrobial

STRONG ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

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Antiviral

STRONG ANTIVIRAL

Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.

SEE ALL 'ANTIVIRAL' FOODS / HERBS

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

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Repairs Membrane

REPAIRS-MEMBRANE

Reduces inflammation and allergen reactivity by restoring epithelial barrier function. Repairs tight cell junction in leaky gut, interstitial cystitis, eczema, asthma, etc.

SEE ALL 'REPAIRS-MEMBRANE' FOODS / HERBS

Heart & Circulation:
Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

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Calcium Channel Blocker

STRONG CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER

Reduces blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle tissue. Blocking calcium (Ca2+) inhibits smooth muscle contraction.

SEE ALL 'CALCIUM-CHANNEL-BLOCKER' FOODS / HERBS

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Vasodilator

STRONG VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS

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Ace Inhibitor

ACE-INHIBITOR

Used to lower blood pressure. Promotes diuresis by inhibiting angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE).

SEE ALL 'ACE-INHIBITOR' FOODS / HERBS

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Antiplatelet

ANTIPLATELET

An herb that inhibits clotting, dissolves clots, thins the blood, or destroys platelets, therefore reducing the tendency of blood to form clots. They are useful in cardiovascular disease, clots, and stroke. Aka anticoagulant.

SEE ALL 'ANTIPLATELET' FOODS / HERBS

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Beta Adrenergic Blocker

BETA-ADRENERGIC-BLOCKER

Sedates the sympathetic nervous system. Used to calm the heart, manage abnormal heart rhythms, and reduce high blood pressure.

SEE ALL 'BETA-ADRENERGIC-BLOCKER' FOODS / HERBS

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

SEE ALL 'BLOOD-THINNER' FOODS / HERBS

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

SEE ALL 'HYPOTENSIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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.

SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Liver & Gallbladder:
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.

SEE ALL 'CHOLAGOGUE' FOODS / HERBS

Weight Loss:
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.

SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS

Reproductive Health:
Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

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

SEE ALL 'APHRODISIAC' FOODS / HERBS

Bone & Joint:
Chelates

CHELATES

Binds to toxins such as heavy metals making them more soluble for elimination by the body.

SEE ALL 'CHELATES' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:
Nitric Oxide

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

SEE ALL 'NITRIC-OXIDE' FOODS / HERBS

, Phosphorous, Polysaccharides,
Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

SEE ALL 'SAPONINS' FOODS / HERBS

, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur

Foods with a Similar Nature to Garlic (raw)

  • Garlic

    Garlic has these Actions in Common

    Antifibrotic, Antiviral, Calcium-channel-blocker, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Mucolytic, Stomachic, Antifungal, Aphrodisiac, Chelates, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Repairs-membrane, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Blood-thinner, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulant-laxative, Vulnerary

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Decongestant, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Antifungal, Calcium-channel-blocker, Diaphoretic, Hypotensive, Rubefacient, Ace-inhibitor, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Rubefacient, Warms-chest, Antibacterial, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Repairs-membrane, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, General-laxative

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, General-laxative, Rubefacient, Warms-chest, Antibacterial, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Repairs-membrane, Warms-abdomen

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Calcium-channel-blocker, Hypolipidemic, Vulnerary, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Anthelminthic, Antifungal, Blood-thinner, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Anthelminthic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Vulnerary, Antibacterial, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Rubefacient, Ace-inhibitor, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Blood-thinner, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Antifungal, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-abdomen, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Rubefacient, Warms-chest, Antifibrotic, Aphrodisiac, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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  • Red Onion (raw)

    Red Onion (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Flushes-sinuses, Hypotensive, Stimulant-laxative, Antiplatelet, Decongestant, General-laxative, Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic, Hypolipidemic, Repairs-membrane

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Stomachic, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Anthelminthic, Antiviral, Decongestant, Rubefacient, Warms-chest

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Garlic (raw)

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Expectorant, Antifungal, Hypolipidemic, Antimicrobial, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Lung-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Stomachic, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Diuretic

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Lung-tonic, Antibacterial, Mucolytic, Antimicrobial, Rubefacient, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Vulnerary, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Ace-inhibitor, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Antiplatelet, Hypolipidemic, Blood-thinner, Hypotensive, Bronchodilator, Lung-tonic, Calcium-channel-blocker, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Bronchodilator, Ace-inhibitor, Diuretic, Antibacterial, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Hypotensive, Antifungal, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Antiplatelet

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  • Kushta

    Kushta has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Antiviral, Vulnerary, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hypotensive

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Mucolytic, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Antiviral, Cholagogue, Decongestant, Diuretic, General-laxative, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Calcium-channel-blocker, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Hypotensive, Antiplatelet, Internal-detoxicant, Blood-thinner, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-sinuses, Internal-detoxicant, Mucolytic, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Decongestant

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Mucolytic, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Vulnerary, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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  • Hawthorne Berry & Flower

    Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Ace-inhibitor, Internal-detoxicant, Antifibrotic, Vasodilator, Antiplatelet, Beta-adrenergic-blocker, Blood-thinner, Diuretic

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  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Anthelminthic, Internal-detoxicant, Antibacterial, Vulnerary, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Blood-thinner

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Garlic (raw) - Metabolic Impact Report

The reports shared below are part of an educational assignment completed by students at the Joyful Belly College of Natural Health Sciences. These represent subjective experiences intended to help students explore principles of Ayurveda through personal observation. In each report below, students ate the selected food for 3 days and self-reported these effects. See other food & herb reports at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Garlic Raw affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your digestion speed?

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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

TOXINS

How did Garlic Raw affect the amount of gas & bloating?

15
12
9
6
3
0
2
 5
 11
 10
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your stool smell?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 14
 15
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 15
 11
 3
 0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the color of your tongue coating?

25
20
15
10
5
0
5
 0
 0
 4
 20
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your urine smell?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 18
 10
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

30
24
18
12
6
0
1
 0
 26
 2
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your sweat smell?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 6
 22
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

HYDRATION

How did Garlic Raw affect your urine frequency/quantity?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 22
 5
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the cracks on your tongue?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 3
 21
 5
 0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Garlic Raw affect your energy levels?

15
12
9
6
3
0
2
 1
 13
 13
 0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your muscle tension?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 5
 19
 4
 0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your anxiety?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 4
 21
 3
 1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the stillness of your tongue?

31
25
19
13
7
1
3
 24
 2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

DIGESTION

How did Garlic Raw affect your appetite/hunger?

15
12
9
6
3
0
2
 3
 11
 12
 1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the amount of gas & bloating?

15
12
9
6
3
0
2
 5
 11
 10
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your digestion speed?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 22
 4
 1
 1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

TONGUE

How did Garlic Raw affect the color of your tongue body?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 20
 0
 9
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the color of your tongue coating?

25
20
15
10
5
0
5
 0
 0
 4
 20
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 15
 11
 3
 0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the cracks on your tongue?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 3
 21
 5
 0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the stillness of your tongue?

31
25
19
13
7
1
3
 24
 2
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect the swelling of your tongue body?

26
21
16
11
6
1
5
 2
 22
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

STOOL

How did Garlic Raw affect your stool color?

25
20
15
10
5
0
6
 0
 2
 1
 20
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your stool consistency?

20
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12
8
4
0
4
 17
 6
 2
 0
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your stool lightness?

20
16
12
8
4
0
1
 10
 14
 4
 0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your stool frequency/quantity?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 10
 19
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your stool smell?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 14
 15
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

URINE

How did Garlic Raw affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

30
24
18
12
6
0
1
 0
 26
 2
 0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your urine lightness?

30
24
18
12
6
0
0
 4
 23
 2
 0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your urine clarity?

21
17
13
9
5
1
2
 18
 9
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your urine frequency/quantity?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 22
 5
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your urine smell?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 0
 18
 10
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

SWEAT

How did Garlic Raw affect your sweat quantity?

20
16
12
8
4
0
0
 1
 11
 15
 2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your sweat smell?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 6
 22
 1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

SYSTEMIC

How did Garlic Raw affect your anxiety?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 4
 21
 3
 1
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your energy levels?

15
12
9
6
3
0
2
 1
 13
 13
 0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your temperature?

25
20
15
10
5
0
0
 0
 3
 21
 5
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

How did Garlic Raw affect your muscle tension?

25
20
15
10
5
0
1
 5
 19
 4
 0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 29 REPORT ID:107 (2021-03-23 - 2022-08-08)

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how to use Garlic (raw) Ayurvedically

The typical recommended daily dosage of raw garlic for health benefits is 1 to 2 cloves per day. This is considered a safe and effective amount to help support various health benefits, such as boosting the immune system and potentially lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Here are a few points to keep in mind:

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Garlic (raw) may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Garlic (raw) 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.

Raw garlic is widely praised for its health benefits, but there are a few contraindications and precautions to consider:

Gastrointestinal Issues - Raw garlic can be quite strong and may cause digestive discomfort, such as gas, bloating, heartburn, or upset stomach, especially when consumed in large amounts.

Blood Thinners/Anticoagulants - Garlic has natural anticoagulant (blood-thinning) properties, which can increase the risk of bleeding, especially when taken with medications like warfarin (Coumadin) or aspirin. People on blood thinners should consult their doctor before consuming large amounts of raw garlic.

Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) - Garlic may lower blood sugar levels, which could potentially lead to hypoglycemia in individuals taking diabetes medication. Monitoring blood sugar levels is important if you're on such medications.

Low Blood Pressure - Garlic can have a mild hypotensive effect (lower blood pressure). This could be an issue for individuals already on medication for high blood pressure or those with naturally low blood pressure.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding - While moderate amounts of garlic in food are generally considered safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding, large amounts or garlic supplements should be avoided unless approved by a healthcare provider.

Breathing Issues in Asthma - Some individuals with asthma may find that raw garlic triggers respiratory issues or worsens their symptoms.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Garlic (raw). Please see your health care provider for more information.

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Constitutional Nutrition: Strengthen Your Health Naturally

When your dietary choices align with your individual nature (constitution), it supports your metabolism, energy, and health naturally. A personalized diet, fitting to your constitution, leverages your natural strengths while gently supporting your body where it's vulnerable.

Constitutional nutrition is especially beneficial for digestion, a foundational pillar of health influencing your entire well-being. Balanced digestion fortifies your body's natural defenses against illness and enhances your resilience when illness does arise. A healthy digestive fire (*agni*) eases discomfort, speeds recovery, and naturally uplifts your mood.

By embracing constitutional nutrition, you will soon experience a profound sense of renewal, vitality, and inner strength.

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