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COMPARE ITTASTES 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 is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.
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DOSHASThe 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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HAS THE FOLLOWING | Subtaste: AROMATICHerbs 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.CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Subdosha: Pitta Pachaka, Vayu Prana, Vayu Udana Affinity: Cleanse And Detox, Digestion, Heart Circulation Blood, Immune System, Respiratory Health Family: Amaryllidaceae | ||||
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all) |
Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Leeks 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.APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.MILD VULNERARY An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic). DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.VASODILATORA 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.DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health. |
Foods with a Similar Nature to Leeks
Scallions (Raw)
Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Spleen-tonicThyme (fresh)
Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common
Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Digestive, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Vulnerary, DetoxicantFennel Seeds
Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Expectorant, Appetizer, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Decongestant, Diuretic, VulneraryCoriander Seed
Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Digestive, Spleen-tonicTarragon
Tarragon has these Actions in Common
Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Digestive, VasodilatorCardamom
Cardamom has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Expectorant, Appetizer, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Decongestant, DiureticDill
Dill has these Actions in Common
Vasodilator, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, DiureticSage
Sage has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Expectorant, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Digestive, VulneraryGarlic (raw)
Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Vasodilator, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Decongestant, ExpectorantCayenne Pepper
Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Expectorant, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Digestive, VasodilatorHerb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Leeks
Kushta
Kushta has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Vulnerary, Appetizer, Detoxicant, DigestiveWild Ginger
Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Vasodilator, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Digestive, Expectorant, Spleen-tonicManjistha
Manjistha has these Actions in Common
Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Vulnerary, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, DiureticHaritaki
Haritaki has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, VulneraryHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, DecongestantTrikatu
Trikatu has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Digestive, Vasodilator, Appetizer, DecongestantAngelica
Angelica has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Vasodilator, Blood-thinner, Decongestant, DigestiveYarrow
Yarrow has these Actions in Common
Vulnerary, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, Diuretic, VasodilatorCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea
Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic, Spleen-tonicJamaica Sarsaparilla Root
Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root has these Actions in Common
Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic, Spleen-tonicTriphala Guggulu
Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common
Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic
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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.Clinical Tools & Resources
About the Author
John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.
John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
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