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 Sign in to review this food207 likesTable of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWABOUT ROSEMARYBUYING & PREPARATIONCOOKING ROSEMARY Browse RecipesLearn 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 BIOCHARACTERISTICSSee a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
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 Rosemary: DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.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.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-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.STRONG ANALGESIC Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne. ANALEPTICStimulates the central nervous system (CNS). Increases alertness. Counteracts the effects of sedatives or other CNS depressants. These are used in dizziness, drowsiness, stupor, coma, or paralysis especially following a concussion or contusion.BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.IMPROVES-FOCUSReduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind. Includes herbs that relax (for Vata) and herbs that stimulate (for Kapha).NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.RUBEFACIENTAn herb used topically that causes dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation. The skin will appear red or flushed.WARMS-CHESTWarms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.ANTHELMINTHICKills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).ANTICARCINOGENICHerbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.ANTIVIRALHerbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.HYPERTENSIVEAn herb that increases blood pressure.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.EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.STRONG ANTISPASMODIC Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS. ROSMARINIC-ACIDInhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.
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Compare Rosemary with these FoodsMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonWarms-chest, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-tonic, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Rubefacient, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonicBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, Hypertensive, Nerve-stimulant, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Digestive, Improves-focus, Spleen-tonicCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Decongestant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Antifungal, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Rubefacient, Warms-chestTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Detoxicant, Immune-calming, Warms-chest, Anticarcinogenic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Antifungal, Burns-toxins, Emmenagogue, VasodilatorCaraway Seeds Caraway Seeds has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Immune-calming, Stomachic, AnalgesicThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Bronchodilator, Detoxicant, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Digestive, Stimulates-energyMint Mint has these Actions in CommonAntifungal, Detoxicant, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, VasodilatorCloves Cloves has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antifungal, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Warms-chestAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chestSage Sage has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Hypertensive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Decongestant, Digestive, Immune-calmingCompare Rosemary with these Herb SupplementsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Emmenagogue, Antispasmodic, Immune-calming, Bronchodilator, Muscle-relaxant, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Stomachic, Detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antifungal, Diaphoretic, Warms-chestWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Detoxicant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Immune-calming, Antispasmodic, Spleen-tonicDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Decongestant, Digestive, Immune-calming, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, NervineAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Stomachic, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Immune-calming, Anticarcinogenic, Stimulates-energyDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Immune-calming, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Nervine, Anticarcinogenic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, DigestiveOsha Osha has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Emmenagogue, Immune-calming, Antiviral, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, DiaphoreticTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, DecongestantLemon Balm Lemon Balm has these Actions in CommonAntiviral, Brain-tonic, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, VasodilatorEpsom Salt Bath Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, DetoxicantElecampane Elecampane has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Stimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Brain-tonic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Muscle-relaxantYogaraj Guggulu Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Analgesic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulantHEALTH & 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.Comments & Impressions of 'Rosemary'Do you like 'rosemary'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'rosemary'?207 likes Sign in to review this food
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.Bones, Muscles & TendonsAches & Pains - General ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Foot cramps , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Gout How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Respiratory Health, Lung & SinusAsthma , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. 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Heart, Blood & CirculationChronic Fungus infection , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Chronic Infection , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Cramping back of leg , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. High Blood Sugar , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Insulin Resistance , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Irregular heartbeat , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Jock Itch , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Pale Tongue , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Pins and Needles Hands and Feet , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Poor circulation , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Raynauld's Syndrome , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Tingling / Numbness How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Reproductive HealthClots in menstrual blood , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Miscarriage (Past) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Mind, Stress & SleepConfusion / Cloudy Mind , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Cry easily , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Dementia / Cognitive Decline , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Difficulty concentrating , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Difficulty waking up , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Excessive sleep , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Headache , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Migraines , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Paralysis , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sleep deep & long, trouble waking up , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sleep during the day , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Tired in morning How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Weight LossFat back of arms , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Fat on back , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Fat on buttocks , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Fat on thighs , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Trying to lose weight How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DigestionFrequent Burping How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. LifestyleLack of exercise , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSRosemary may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. 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 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 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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