![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() How Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISABOUT ROSEMARYBUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING ROSEMARY![]() Learn about the health benefits of rosemary 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 Rosemary Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/16 tsp SPECIES: Rosmarinus officinalis FAMILY:
Lamiaceae 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 Rosemary: 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.Stomachic STOMACHICAn herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.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.Analgesic , ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation.Nervine NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Stimulates energy STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbsDiaphoretic , DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Rubefacient RUBEFACIENTAn herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.Decongestant DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus congestion in the sinus or lungs by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.Anthelminthic , ANTHELMINTHICKills wormsAnticarcinogenic , ANTICARCINOGENICHerbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.Antifungal , ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Antiviral ANTIVIRALHerbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.Cardiac stimulant , CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Hypertensive , HYPERTENSIVEAn herb that increases blood pressure.Vasodilator VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.Emmenagogue EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterusMuscle relaxant , MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Rosemary with these FoodsMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Decongestant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energyAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, VasodilatorMint Mint has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Detoxicant, Nervine, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, VasodilatorCloves Cloves has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Anthelminthic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Antifungal, Cardiac-stimulant, DigestiveCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Rubefacient, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antifungal, Decongestant, EmmenagogueNigella (black cumin) Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Vasodilator, Anticarcinogenic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, AntispasmodicDill Dill has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Detoxicant, Nervine, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, VasodilatorCaraway Seeds Caraway Seeds has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Digestive, Stomachic, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, HypertensiveCompare Rosemary with these ProductsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Antifungal, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stomachic, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Detoxicant, DiaphoreticDeodar (devadaru) Deodar (devadaru) has these Actions in CommonNervine, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Muscle-relaxantDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Nervine, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Anticarcinogenic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, EmmenagoguePennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, DigestiveMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Emmenagogue, Stomachic, Analgesic, Anthelminthic, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, DiaphoreticMahanarayan Oil (16 oz) Mahanarayan Oil (16 oz) has these Actions in CommonNervine, Rubefacient, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxantBlue Cohosh Blue Cohosh has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, DetoxicantYarrow Yarrow has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Antifungal, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Stomachic, VasodilatorPrickly Ash Prickly Ash has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, AnalgesicCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Spleen-tonicPippali Pippali has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, Digestive, Emmenagogue, VasodilatorHEALTH & 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 Autumn-WinterRosemary is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSRosemary 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.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. |