College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC FOODS

Potato Starch Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

Learn about the health benefits of potato starch for FREE

You'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..

Please complete the following information if you have not registered or sign in to continue.

Want our top Ayurvedic recipes and health tips? Click YES to subscribe to our newsletter!

(find out more).
Frequency: You'll receive our most popular Ayurvedic health tips every day for a week, and then 1-2 emails a week ongoing.

e-mail address*
confirm your e-mail*
enter a password*
(
find out more
Frequency: You'll receive our most popular Ayurvedic health tips every day for a week, and then 1-2 emails a week ongoing.
).
Yes No
I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its
User Agreement
The materials in this site are provided 'as-is' and without warranties of any kind either expressed or implied. Joyful Belly does not warrant or make any representations regarding the use or the results of the use of the content or other materials in this site in terms of their correctness, accuracy, reliability, or otherwise.
and
Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy. We will NEVER sell, rent or share your email address. That's more than a policy, it's our personal guarantee. Click here to view our privacy policy. Thank you!
.

Is Potato Starch Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Potato Starch' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

Take the Quiz

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: 2 tbsp
SPECIES: Solanum tuberosum
FAMILY: Solanaceae

Metabolic Nature of Potato Starch

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

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.

Learn More

GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GOOEY

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?

Learn More

SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

LEARN MORE ABOUT SWEET

DOSHAS
Dosha Help

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.

Learn More

PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

SEE ALL 'BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH' FOODS / HERBS


Family: Solanaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
(see all)

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Potato Starch
Help
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.

Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Demulcent

STRONG DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

SEE ALL 'DEMULCENT' FOODS / HERBS

Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Potato Starch

Agave Nectar

Agave Nectar has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Romano Cheese

Romano Cheese has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Taro Root

Taro Root has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Okra

Okra has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Cheddar Cheese

Cheddar Cheese has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Cream Cheese

Cream Cheese has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Pasta

Pasta has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Condensed Milk

Condensed Milk has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Demulcent

LEARN MORE

Heavy Cream

Heavy Cream has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Potato Starch

Asparagus root

Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Slippery Elm

Slippery Elm has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Safed Musali

Safed Musali has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Solomon's Seal

Solomon's Seal has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Comfrey Root

Comfrey Root has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Vata Shirodhara Oil

Vata Shirodhara Oil has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Bala

Bala has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Shatavari

Shatavari has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Nutritive

LEARN MORE

Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Demulcent

LEARN MORE


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

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

Give smart recommendations to your clients and improve efficiency in your clinic with these tools.
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.

Read more

Comments & Impressions of 'Potato Starch'

Do you like 'potato starch'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something else you'd like to know about 'potato starch'?

full start reviewfull start reviewfull start reviewfull start reviewfull start review(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 124 likes
blank start reviewblank start reviewblank start reviewblank start reviewblank start reviewSign in to review this food

Yes it is stabilising to vata! This is due to the earth element present in potato starch which is nice and nourishing for vatas.I am not familiar with maltodextrin but we have a great article about probiotics if you're interested in learning more: https://www.joyfulbelly.com/Ayurveda/article/Probiotics/215
- Katie Clinton, Ferndale, sligo, AL
full start reviewfull start reviewfull start reviewfull start reviewfull start review
, 09-13-20 (Reply)

Join Joyful Belly.

Want our top Ayurvedic recipes and health tips?
Subscribe to our free newsletter!
If you are already a member please sign in here. Forgot your password?
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

© 2024 Joyful Belly Ayurveda Inc., All rights reserved.
Asheville, North Carolina
1 1