![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ABOUT JAGGERYBUYING & PREPARATIONLearn about the health benefits of jaggery 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 Jaggery Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/2 tsp SPECIES: Saccharum spp. FAMILY:
Poaceae EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
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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 Jaggery: Quenches thirst QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.Nutritive , NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Tonic 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.Alterative , ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Blood Tonic , BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body or otherwise strengthens blood. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Rebuild Electrolytes , REBUILD-ELECTROLYTESSubstances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.Rebuilds Fluids REBUILDS-FLUIDSHerbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Jaggery with these FoodsGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Quenches-thirst, Blood-tonic, Rebuilds-fluids, Nutritive, TonicJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonQuenches-thirst, Tonic, Rebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsGoji Berry Goji Berry has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Blood-tonic, TonicCoconut Water Coconut Water has these Actions in CommonRebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, Quenches-thirstSorghum Molasses Sorghum Molasses has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Rebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Quenches-thirstMolasses Molasses has these Actions in CommonRebuild-electrolytes, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Blood-tonicDates (dried) Dates (dried) has these Actions in CommonTonic, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, AlterativeCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Tonic, Blood-tonic, NutritiveHoney Dew Honey Dew has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Tonic, Quenches-thirst, Rebuilds-fluidsCurrants (dried) Currants (dried) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Nutritive, AlterativeCompare Jaggery with these ProductsAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, TonicPitta Massage Oil Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonTonic, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsSolomon's Seal Solomon's Seal has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Quenches-thirst, TonicVata Massage Oil Vata Massage Oil has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Rebuilds-fluids, TonicAnantamul Anantamul has these Actions in CommonTonic, Alterative, Blood-tonicLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Nutritive, Rebuilds-fluidsGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Nutritive, TonicPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Blood-tonic, TonicAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Nutritive, TonicBringrajasava- Hair Tonic Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic has these Actions in CommonAlterative, TonicHEALTH & 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 SummerJaggery is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSJaggery 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.About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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. |