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 Sign in to review this food125 likesHow Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISChili is very hot and pungent! It is a pure pungent - with lots of heat and little flavor. Be cautious, as chili is very intense. Black pepper and ginger are more mild than chili, and spices like cumin and fennel milder still. Finally, spices like coriander are very mild. Some Like it Hot: Read about chili here. Learn about the health benefits of red pepper flakes (chili) 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 Red Pepper Flakes (Chili) Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/16 tsp SPECIES: Capsicum anuum FAMILY:
Solanaceae EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Red Pepper Flakes (Chili): Antiemetic , ANTIEMETICHerbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.Digestive , DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Spleen Tonic 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.Burns Toxins , BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Detoxicant DETOXICANTAn herb that eliminates or metabolizes toxins from the body.Rubefacient RUBEFACIENTAn herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.Cardiac stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Red Pepper Flakes (Chili) with these FoodsRed Chilis Red Chilis has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Cardiac-stimulant, RubefacientChipotle Chili Chipotle Chili has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Rubefacient, Antiemetic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, DigestiveCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Cardiac-stimulant, RubefacientGreen Chilis Green Chilis has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Cardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonicPaprika Paprika has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Cardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Detoxicant, Burns-toxinsBlack Pepper Black Pepper has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Digestive, Cardiac-stimulant, Rubefacient, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicGinger (Dried) Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Cardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonicCrystallized Ginger Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Detoxicant, Burns-toxins, DigestiveCayenne Pepper Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Detoxicant, Burns-toxins, DigestiveGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Cardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonicCompare Red Pepper Flakes (Chili) with these ProductsCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, Digestive, Spleen-tonicPippali Pippali has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Digestive, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulantTriphala Guggulu Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, DigestiveEchinacea Echinacea has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, DigestiveTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, DigestiveMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Digestive, AntiemeticAvipattikar Churna Avipattikar Churna has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, DigestiveGarcinia Cambogia Fruit Garcinia Cambogia Fruit has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, DigestiveTalisadi Talisadi has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, DigestiveGoldenseal Goldenseal has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Burns-toxinsAbhayrishta- Colon Tonic Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic has these Actions in CommonDigestive, DetoxicantHEALTH & 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 SpringRed Pepper Flakes (Chili) is recommended for Spring. Check out these other Spring foods here.
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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. |
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