AYURVEDIC FOODS

Green Plantain Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Plantains have a festive yellow color and as you might guess, they are members of the banana family. While any Caribbean island dweller relishes a sweet banana for dessert or snacks, plantains are the preferred savory option for a meal.

Plantains are starchier and have a lower sugar content than dessert bananas. This means that, while they are technically a fruit, they tend to be treated more like a vegetable. Like potatoes but lighter, plantains are a satisfying, gluten free option. Blended, they make a great pancake. Under ripe, they are more starchy and green in colour, overripe they are more sweet and tend to turn yellow and black.

Plantains are an exciting carbohydrate option for gluten free clients, helping celiac individuals diversify beyond potatoes. They are a source of complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, while being easy to digest. Notably, they are fibre-rich and contain Vitamin C, magnesium and potassium.

Plantains are thought to have originated in Southeast Asia. You'll find them easily in India, Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, Pacific Islands and tropical America. Plantains are a food staple in much of the tropical world. In fact, plantains make up about 85% of all banana cultivation worldwide! In Latin America, they are frequently plated alongside black beans, and garnished with red pepper flakes and cilantro. Or, smashed into tostones (Cuba), pureed as in mute (Columbia). In India, plantains are fried into a savory donut (Gulgulas).

Footnote: The information for this article was in part gathered from a 2021 study and survey of 26 students of Ayurveda who experimented with plantain. During the study, students ate plantain for 3 days and journaled the pharmacological effects. This study was sponsored by the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda, and specifically the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition certification course.

Cooling Anti-Inflammatory for the Skin

Plantain's strong astringency constricts peripheral capillaries in the skin, reducing blood flood in the skin. This has a cooling and drying effect. Plantains reduce sweat. One student writes, "My skin felt colder. I got a chill within just a few mins of eating green plantains." Another reports, "I kept a heater near me."

The constriction of blood vessels reduces heat conditions and inflammation in the skin. It reduces skin redness, swelling, hives, and weeping rashes.

The vasoconstriction can actually make the skin pale. One student wrote, "My tongue is usually full of life - a dark pink. Later I was terrified as I saw my tongue turn white & pale as a ghost. And it trembled inside my mouth! The life was also taken from my lips as those too went from red & moist to dry & pale."
The anti-inflammatory effect isn't limited to the skin. One student reports, "My GI tract has felt a bit inflamed recently, and the plantain might have counteracted that a little bit."

These astringent cooling effects are ideal for Pitta, while aggravating Vata and Kapha. Generally, plantain is supportive to Pitta dosha because of their cooling, grounding nature. Pitta-dominant individuals usually have strong digestion which can benefit from something a little more difficult to digest, like plantains. Plantain made these cold Vata and Kapha students feel heavy and unmotivated, "I could actually say sad, tired and a feeling of 'why bother.' Plantain can be too drying and too difficult to process for the Vata digestion. Kapha-dominant individuals may find them to be too heavy for their system and, so, could benefit from some warm spicing if they're going to take this ingredient.

Grounding & Comforting

The starches and fiber in plantain nourishes the slow release of energy, making plantain the ideal comfort food. As a complex carbohydrate, they are higher in fiber and digest more slowly than simple carbohydrates like processed baked goods. This means that the plantain will raise the glucose level in the blood across a longer period of time, rather than a big spike and a sharp drop. It is important to remember that some simple carbohydrates, like milk, are very nutrient-dense, so both can be present in a healthy dies. Plantain's cold, astringent & heavy nature satisfies the stomach for a long time.

One student writes, "I noticed a pleasant change in my pregnancy nausea while eating green plantains. I felt satiated longer than with more simple foods like rice, which helped to keep my nausea at bay for a little longer."

Another writes, "It was soothing to my stomach." Another states, "My emotions were comforted and stabilized by the sweet and starchy flavor. I felt slower, cool, calm, and collected."

For others, the heavy earthiness of plantain was too much, "This lack of taste made it feel dull. Like a thick potato, plantain was dense, solid and heavy in my mouth." Another states, "It was dulling to my body in general."

Normalizes Heart Rate & Reduces Cramping

The potassium in plantain is useful to reduce cramping. The mineral is an electrolyte which works with sodium to keep the body's water levels balanced and the nerves firing correctly One student writes, "My uterine cramps have calmed down." Yogurt with banana is a great balance of potassium, calcium and magnesium to reduce cramping - but this is considered a bad food combination in Ayurveda. Plantain could be served with chickpeas which are a good source of magnesium and calcium themselves.

Potassium also normalizes the heart rate and reduces blood pressure. One student writes, "My heart rate slowed as did my circulation."
Recipes with Green Plantain: Simple Plantain Pancake (Gluten Free)
Recipes with Green Plantain: Simple Plantain Pancake (Gluten Free)

Plantain & Weight Loss

Botanically, plantains are no different than sweet "dessert" bananas. But they are firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas. Their cold astringency makes plantains a useful appetite suppressant for those trying to lose weight. In Nigeria, plantains are used for diabetes for its appetite suppressing qualities and low glycemic index. One student noted, "My digestion seemed slower I didn't feel like I needed to eat especially in the evenings around dinner." Another says, " I did not want to eat the whole portion because I felt full."

Effect on Digestion & Elimination

The fiber in plantains scrapes the bowels clean of mucus and other accumulations. However, these fibers (resistant starches) are hard to digest. Due to difficulty of digesting undercooked plantains, plantains increased burping, gas and bloating for some students. These students felt their digestion was bogged down and slow. Their stomach felt heavy and several students even felt nauseous. When cooked well, and following some of the preparations in the cooking section below, plantains are easier to digest. Some pungent or heating spices can also be used to aid digestion. You'll see this in cultures who use plantain often, such as spicy fried kelewele in West Africa. Cardamom would also be a great choice when cooking with plantain because of its strong aromatic qualities. This would support the digestion of those difficult fibres.

Plantains dry out the mouth. One student remarked, "Plantain's astringency immediately drew all my saliva inward. It made my mouth chalky and dry like sandpaper. My saliva was thicker after the experience." Another stated, " I had to drink water immediately to even get my first few bites down."

The dryness and astringency of plantain increases cracks on the tongue. To counter the dryness of plantain, it could be helpful to take it as part of an electrolyte-rich soup/stew like this one, particularly through the colder months. Or, to add a sour limes or tamarind sauce. The astringency also makes the tongue more pale. Plantain's starchiness thickens the tongue coating and makes it whiter.

Under ripe plantains are highly astringent. They firm up stools, which is useful in loose stools and diarrhea. One student remarked, "My feces were drier and I even skipped a day." Students reported stools were generally harder in consistency.

Buying & Preparation

Plantains are available in most groceries and cheap. The greener the plantain, the more astringent and unripe. The more yellow and black spots, the riper and softer. Ripe plantains turn to mush when fried, but green plantains retain their shape. Ripe plantains are much sweeter, but also have a pungent fermented flavor.

Cooking Green Plantain

Plantains are very astringent and cannot be eaten raw. Newbie plantain chefs often undercook them, rendering them inedible. When a plantain is well-cooked, it softens. Plantains are usually steamed, boiled, or fried. When I saute them, I cut them thin and salt them before cooking. I cook them for 5 minutes on each side, in coconut oil, until slightly browned. For tostones, cut them into inch thick slices and fry in plenty of oil. Once cooked, remove from heat and let cool. Then, smash with the bottom of your favorite mug, and fry again. Or, smash an entire plantain, fried whole, into a flat pancake.

For less oil, use an air fryer. Alternatively, steam or boil plantain up to an hour to soften them, depending on how they are cut.

Plantains are often served with tangy sauces and spices to help their digestibility and flavor. Examples include chutneys with sour taste, a dollop of sour cream, or an avocado dip. Oil, salt, spices, and tangy sauces moisturize and counteract plantain's astringency. One student remarked, "No matter how much ghee I used it always seemed to be absorbed by the plantain." Garnish the plantain with cilantro, red pepper flakes, chopped red onion, and lime juice. Serve over a bed of arugula. Plantains are frequently plated with shrimp, or alongside pork in Cuba.

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SERVING SIZE: 1/2 c
SPECIES: Musa paradisiaca
FAMILY: Musaceae

EAT IN: SPRING, SUMMER

Metabolic Nature of Green Plantain

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INCREASES
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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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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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TASTES
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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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DOSHAS
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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
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
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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Affinity: Bowel Poop Elimination
Family: Musaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Green Plantain
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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.

Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Constipative

CONSTIPATIVE

An herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages 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. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Satisfies Stomach

STRONG 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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Reduces Sweating

REDUCES-SWEATING

Suppresses sweating, often by cooling the metabolism, reducing blood flow to the skin, or closing pores.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Calms Heart

CALMS-HEART

An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'

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Hypotensive

HYPOTENSIVE

An herb that lowers blood pressure.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Dessicant

DESSICANT

herbs that dry surfaces by absorbing moisture.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Green Plantain

Tofu

Tofu has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Constipative, Satisfies-stomach, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Styptic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Appetite-suppressant, Lowers-blood-sugar

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Cassava Root / Yuca

Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Satisfies-stomach, Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Antipyretic, Nutritive

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Sorghum Flour

Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Constipative, Nutritive, Hypotensive, Satisfies-stomach

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Brown Lentil

Brown Lentil has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive

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Red Lentils (Masoor Dal)

Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Appetite-suppressant, Satisfies-stomach

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Millet

Millet has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Satisfies-stomach, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Styptic, Nutritive

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Chickpea (Garbanzo)

Chickpea (Garbanzo) has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Satisfies-stomach, Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive

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Kidney Beans

Kidney Beans has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Appetite-suppressant, Satisfies-stomach

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Pinto Beans

Pinto Beans has these Actions in Common

Constipative, Styptic, Nutritive, Appetite-suppressant, Satisfies-stomach

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Green Plantain

Arjuna

Arjuna has these Actions in Common

Calms-heart, Constipative, Hypotensive, Styptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Appetite-suppressant

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Vidari

Vidari has these Actions in Common

Hypotensive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Calms-heart, Constipative

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Shatavari

Shatavari has these Actions in Common

Calms-heart, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive, Reduces-sweating, Anti-inflammatory

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Nutritive, Styptic

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White Oak Bark

White Oak Bark has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Reduces-sweating, Styptic

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Pitta Shirodhara Oil

Pitta Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Calms-heart, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nutritive

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Red Root

Red Root has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Appetite-suppressant, Styptic, Anti-inflammatory

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Agrimony

Agrimony has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Appetite-suppressant, Constipative, Styptic

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California Poppy

California Poppy has these Actions in Common

Calms-heart, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Styptic, Antipyretic

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Ashoka

Ashoka has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Constipative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Styptic

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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Hypotensive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic

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Impact of Green Plantain

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 Green Plantain affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your sweat quantity?

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5
16
1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the color of your tongue body?

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0
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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your appetite/hunger?

7
11
2
2
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your digestion speed?

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4
8
8
3
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

TOXINS

How did Green Plantain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your stool smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

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

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5
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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the color of your tongue coating?

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9
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your urine smell?

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1
18
3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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17
2
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your sweat smell?

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2
16
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

HYDRATION

How did Green Plantain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Green Plantain affect your energy levels?

3
5
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1
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your muscle tension?

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7
9
6
1
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your anxiety?

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9
10
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Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the stillness of your tongue?

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15
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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

DIGESTION

How did Green Plantain affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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2
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your appetite/hunger?

7
11
2
2
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your digestion speed?

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4
8
8
3
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

TONGUE

How did Green Plantain affect the cracks on your tongue?

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8
13
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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

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

1
5
8
7
2
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the color of your tongue body?

8
1
0
14
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
15
4
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the color of your tongue coating?

0
1
3
10
9
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

STOOL

How did Green Plantain affect your stool smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your stool consistency?

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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your stool color?

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15
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your stool lightness?

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10
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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

URINE

How did Green Plantain affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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12
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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3
17
2
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your urine clarity?

4
14
5
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your urine smell?

0
1
18
3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your urine lightness?

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5
13
5
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

SWEAT

How did Green Plantain affect your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

SYSTEMIC

How did Green Plantain affect your anxiety?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your temperature?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your energy levels?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)

How did Green Plantain affect your muscle tension?

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Total Responses: 23 Study ID:48 (2020-12-07 - 2020-12-20)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Green Plantain 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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