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Pomegranate Molasses Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Pomegranate molasses is an effective sour for all three doshas with less astringency than pomegranate juice.

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Available in most middle eastern stores.

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Are Pomegranate Molasses Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1/8 tsp

EAT IN: SUMMER

Metabolic Nature of Pomegranate Molasses

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TASTES
Taste Help

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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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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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
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
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Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

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

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HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Pomegranate Molasses
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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.

Sialogogue

STRONG SIALOGOGUE

A 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.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

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

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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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.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Constituents:
Flavonoids

STRONG FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

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Nitric Oxide

STRONG NITRIC-OXIDE

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

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Pomegranate Molasses

Pomegranate

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Livotonic, Cholagogue, Nutritive, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Nutritive

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Alterative, General-laxative, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic

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Burdock Root (Gobo)

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Livotonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant

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Salt (Mineral Salt)

Salt (Mineral Salt) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Digestive, Sialogogue, General-laxative, Spleen-tonic

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Red Wine Vinegar

Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic, General-laxative, Sialogogue

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Livotonic, General-laxative, Sialogogue, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant

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White Vinegar

White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Sialogogue, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic

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Lime

Lime has these Actions in Common

Sialogogue, Alterative, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Digestive

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Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Pomegranate Molasses

Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Sialogogue, Alterative, Blood-tonic

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Yellow Dock

Yellow Dock has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative

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Bhumyamalaki

Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative

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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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Triphala

Triphala has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Sialogogue

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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Cholagogue, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic

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Belly breathing

Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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Breathing Exercises

Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Sialogogue, Alterative, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative

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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Pomegranate Molasses 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.

Rosaceae
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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.

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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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