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 Sign in to review this food52 likesHow Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISABOUT SAFFLOWERBUYING & PREPARATIONLearn about the health benefits of safflower 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 Safflower Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/8 tsp 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 Safflower: CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.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.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation.ANTICHOLINERGICAnticholinergic herbs block the action of acetylecholine. This affecgs many systems of the body, including relaxing smooth muscle spasms and dilating bronchial tubes. Many anticholinergic herbs are nightshades that can be fatal if used incorrectly.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.UTERINE-STIMULANTCauses contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Safflower with these FoodsTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Digestive, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicTarragon Tarragon has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, AnalgesicChamomile Chamomile has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Vulnerary, Carminative, EmmenagogueSage Sage has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Emmenagogue, Vulnerary, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Uterine-stimulantFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Uterine-stimulant, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicSaffron Saffron has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Analgesic, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Vulnerary, Carminative, EmmenagogueMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Analgesic, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicBay Leaf Bay Leaf has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicCompare Safflower with these Herb SupplementsWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, DigestiveMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Emmenagogue, Uterine-stimulant, Analgesic, Carminative, Detoxicant, DiaphoreticManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonVulnerary, Analgesic, Blood-thinner, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonicYarrow Yarrow has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Carminative, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Uterine-stimulant, Vulnerary, AnalgesicPushkaramoola Pushkaramoola has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Uterine-stimulantCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, DetoxicantEchinacea Echinacea has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, DigestiveJasmine Flower Jasmine Flower has these Actions in CommonVulnerary, Analgesic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Uterine-stimulantBlue Cohosh Blue Cohosh has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Uterine-stimulantPennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, EmmenagogueGoldenseal Goldenseal has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, Digestive, Uterine-stimulant, VulneraryHEALTH & 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-WinterSafflower is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSSafflower 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.Heart, Blood & CirculationBlood Clots  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. Endometriosis , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. No period 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 & SleepCry 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. 
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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