Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWBUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING ORANGE![]() Learn about the health benefits of orange 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 Orange Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1 whole SPECIES: Citrus sinensis FAMILY:
Rutaceae MEAL: 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 Orange: QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.REFRESHES-SKINFlushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues 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.STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health. STRONG RUTIN Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure. AROMATASE-INHIBITORBlocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.INOSITOLInositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Orange with these FoodsGrapefruit Grapefruit has these Actions in CommonQuenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Sialogogue, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyPineapple Pineapple has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up, SialogogueLemon Lemon has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Refreshes-skin, Detoxicant, Sialogogue, Quenches-thirstPomegranate Molasses Pomegranate Molasses has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Cholagogue, Sialogogue, DetoxicantApple (cooked) Apple (cooked) has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Cholagogue, Quenches-thirst, DetoxicantMolasses Molasses has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energy, Quenches-thirst, SialogogueSorghum Molasses Sorghum Molasses has these Actions in CommonSialogogue, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Quenches-thirstLime Lime has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Quenches-thirst, Cholagogue, SialogogueCoffee Coffee has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Wakes-you-up, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Stimulates-energy, Detoxicant, NutritiveCompare Orange with these Herb SupplementsAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, DetoxicantReduced lemon juice Reduced lemon juice has these Actions in CommonWakes-you-up, Sialogogue, Stimulates-energyExternal Breath (Bahya Pranayama) External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-upWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Sialogogue, Stimulates-energyBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-upBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-upEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonWakes-you-up, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyGuarana Guarana has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Wakes-you-upVacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag) Vacha (Calamus, Sweet Flag) has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Wakes-you-upMaca Maca has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Stimulates-energySolomon's Seal Solomon's Seal has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Quenches-thirstHEALTH & 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 SummerOrange is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Orange'Do you like 'orange'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'orange'?![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSOrange 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 SYMPTOMSOrange may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. 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 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. |