AYURVEDIC FOODS

Prunes (dried) Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Prunes (dried): Plum Sauce with Rosemary
Recipes with Prunes (dried): Plum Sauce with Rosemary
High fiber (pectin) and phenolic compounds have made prunes famous as laxative. While prunes are a great choice of laxative for Kapha's with lazy colon constipation, Vata should take caution due to the diuretic nature of prunes. High potassium makes plums a diuretic and drying for Vata, a quality easily counterbalanced with salt.

Plums are high in magnesium and iron. Pairing with salt allows Vata constitutions to benefit from plums' electrolyte-replenishing and blood building effects. High beta-carotene and citric acid contributes to an overall blood balancing and liver-soothing effect, experienced as a cool feeling in the eyes after a refreshing glass of prune juice.

High in sugar, fiber, Vitamin A, K, potassium, copper & manganese. Prunes are high in anti-oxidants. Dried prunes contain high doses of a chemical called acrylamide which is a known neurotoxin and a carcinogen.

See Plums for Ayurvedic properties.

Buying & Preparation

Prunes are often labeled as 'dried plums.'

Cooking Prunes (dried)

Prune ice-cream is popular in the Dominican republic. Prune pastries are popular in New York. Prune juice is sweet, thick, and cooling. Saladitos are dried, salted plums, sometimes sweetened with sugar and anise or coated in chile and lime. The name means 'little salty things.' Although a candy in Mexico, the recipe originates in China. There, the salted, dried plums are stuffed into orange or lemons, where the plum absorbs the juices of the sour fruit.

Ayurveda recommends soaking dried fruits before eating. Dried fruits are generally sweeter and harder to digest than fresh ones. They also absorb precious digestive juices. For example. one cup of fresh plums is equivalent to cup dried prunes. To reconstitute them, dried prunes must absorb at least 3 times their volume in water from the digestive tract. Gastric juices also have a harder time penetrating poorly chewed, dense dried fruits. For those with dry or otherwise weak digestion the sweetness of dried fruits quickly leads to fermentation, gas and bloating.

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Is Prunes (dried) Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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SERVING SIZE: 2 whole
SPECIES: Prunus domestica
FAMILY: Rosaceae

Metabolic Nature of Prunes (dried)

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.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Bland

BLAND

Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.

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Affinity: Bowel Poop Elimination
Family: Rosaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Prunes (dried)
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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.

Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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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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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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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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Antioxidant

ANTIOXIDANT

An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.

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Blood Tonic

MILD 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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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Prunes (dried)

Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Antioxidant, General-laxative, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative

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Grape

Grape has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, General-laxative, Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive

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Dates (dried)

Dates (dried) has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Alterative, General-laxative

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Popped Amaranth

Popped Amaranth has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Alterative, Diuretic, Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative

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Amaranth

Amaranth has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Alterative, Diuretic

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Acai

Acai has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Nutritive, Alterative, General-laxative, Antioxidant, High-fiber-laxative

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Watermelon

Watermelon has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Alterative, Diuretic

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Flax Seed

Flax Seed has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, High-fiber-laxative, Diuretic, Nutritive, General-laxative

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Adzuki Beans

Adzuki Beans has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Diuretic, Nutritive, General-laxative

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Mango

Mango has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, High-fiber-laxative, Diuretic, Nutritive, General-laxative

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Prunes (dried)

Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Nutritive, Alterative, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Nutritive

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Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive

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Arjuna

Arjuna has these Actions in Common

Appetite-suppressant, Diuretic, Alterative, Antioxidant

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antioxidant, Blood-tonic, Diuretic

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Pitta Massage Oil

Pitta Massage Oil has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive

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Punarnasava

Punarnasava has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Alterative, Antioxidant

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Kutaja Bark

Kutaja Bark has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, General-laxative

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Yellow Dock

Yellow Dock has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Alterative, Blood-tonic

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Agrimony

Agrimony has these Actions in Common

Antioxidant, Appetite-suppressant, Diuretic

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Triphala

Triphala has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, General-laxative

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Impact of Prunes (dried)

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Prunes Dried affect your temperature?

1
6
30
7
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your ear temperature?

2
41
2
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

SweatHow did Prunes Dried affect your sweat quantity?

0
3
37
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

SkinHow did Prunes Dried affect the tones / color of your skin?

0
2
6
0
37
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.

5
9
1
30
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?

4
3
38
More Swelling (larger/fatter)Less Swelling (smaller/thinner)No Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Prunes Dried

5
13
18
8
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.

4
23
10
5
3
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

TOXINS

How did Prunes Dried affect the amount of your gas & bloating?

0
4
20
13
8
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the intensity of your stool smell?

0
4
25
14
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?

2
6
28
6
3
Much smaller/thinner coatingSlightly less coatingSameSlightly larger/thicker coatingMuch larger coating
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the color of your tongue coating?

5
2
3
12
23
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your throat soreness?

4
39
2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the intensity of your urine smell?

0
1
40
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
0
43
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the intensity of your sweat smell?

0
4
39
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your acne?

3
42
0
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the shade of your freckles/moles?

1
44
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

4
0
0
0
1
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
40
No Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?

1
1
43
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

HYDRATION

UrineHow did Prunes Dried affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
29
12
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the dryness of your skin?

10
2
33
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?

2
40
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
4
33
7
0
Much more/larger/longer cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly lessMuch less/smaller/shorter cracks
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Prunes Dried affect your ear pressure?

4
39
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

RespiratoryHow did Prunes Dried affect your level of sinus congestion?

6
33
6
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

5
34
6
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Prunes Dried affect your energy levels?

1
8
23
12
1
Much less energySlightly less energySameSlightly more energyMuch more energy
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your muscle tension?

0
3
34
7
1
Much less tensionSlightly less tensionSameSlightly more tensionMuch more tension
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your anxiety levels?

1
8
29
5
2
Much less anxietySlightly less anxietySameSlightly more anxietyMuch more anxiety
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?

5
37
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

DIGESTION

DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Prunes Dried

5
13
18
8
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect burning sensations in your digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

1
3
34
6
1
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.

4
23
10
5
3
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the amount of your gas & bloating?

0
4
20
13
8
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

TONGUE

How did Prunes Dried affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
4
33
7
0
Much more/larger/longer cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly lessMuch less/smaller/shorter cracks
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.

5
9
1
30
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?

4
3
38
More Swelling (larger/fatter)Less Swelling (smaller/thinner)No Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?

2
6
28
6
3
Much smaller/thinner coatingSlightly less coatingSameSlightly larger/thicker coatingMuch larger coating
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the color of your tongue coating?

5
2
3
12
23
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?

5
37
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

STOOL

How did Prunes Dried affect your stool consistency?

8
21
5
9
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your stool frequency/quantity?

3
2
10
27
3
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your stool color?

3
0
2
7
33
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the intensity of your stool smell?

0
4
25
14
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your stool lightness?

1
10
19
15
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

URINE

How did Prunes Dried affect the shade of your urine?

2
6
30
7
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your urine clarity?

3
33
9
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the intensity of your urine smell?

0
1
40
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
0
43
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

UrineHow did Prunes Dried affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
2
29
12
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

SWEAT

SweatHow did Prunes Dried affect your sweat quantity?

0
3
37
5
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the intensity of your sweat smell?

0
4
39
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

SKIN

How did Prunes Dried affect your acne?

3
42
0
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

SkinHow did Prunes Dried affect the tones / color of your skin?

0
2
6
0
37
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the dryness of your skin?

10
2
33
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the shade of your freckles/moles?

1
44
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

EYE

How did Prunes Dried affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

4
0
0
0
1
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
40
No Change
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

VisionHow did Prunes Dried affect your vision clarity?

0
0
44
1
0
Much less clearSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more clear
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?

1
1
43
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?

2
40
3
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

ENT

How did Prunes Dried affect your ear pressure?

4
39
2
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

RespiratoryHow did Prunes Dried affect your level of sinus congestion?

6
33
6
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your throat soreness?

4
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2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

5
34
6
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your ear temperature?

2
41
2
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

SYSTEMIC

How did Prunes Dried affect your temperature?

1
6
30
7
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your energy levels?

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8
23
12
1
Much less energySlightly less energySameSlightly more energyMuch more energy
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your anxiety levels?

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8
29
5
2
Much less anxietySlightly less anxietySameSlightly more anxietyMuch more anxiety
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your muscle tension?

0
3
34
7
1
Much less tensionSlightly less tensionSameSlightly more tensionMuch more tension
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

HEART

How did Prunes Dried affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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0
44
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your heart rate?

0
2
33
10
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)

How did Prunes Dried affect your heart rhythm?

3
40
2
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 45 Study ID:155 (2023-11-14 - 2024-03-27)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Prunes (dried) 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.

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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