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 Sign in to review this food31 likesLearn about the health benefits of sorghum molasses 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.Are Sorghum Molasses Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/4 c EAT IN: AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSSee a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
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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 Sorghum Molasses: QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.WARMS-ABDOMENWarms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.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.STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.WARMS-CHESTWarms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.WARMS-EARSStimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.WARMS-HEADAn herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.BLOOD-TONICAn 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.REBUILD-ELECTROLYTESSubstances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.IRONIron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Sorghum Molasses with these FoodsMolasses Molasses has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Blood-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue, Stool-softener, Warms-ears, Muscle-relaxant, Rebuild-electrolytes, Spleen-tonic, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Nutritive, Relieves-tensionMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonRelieves-tension, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-earsBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Muscle-relaxant, Stool-softener, Nutritive, Warms-abdomenAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonSpleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Muscle-relaxant, Stool-softenerPeaches Peaches has these Actions in CommonSialogogue, Nutritive, Spleen-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Stool-softenerPineapple Pineapple has these Actions in CommonQuenches-thirst, Stimulates-energy, Sialogogue, Nutritive, Spleen-tonicBeef Beef has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Warms-chest, Nutritive, Warms-ears, Warms-abdomenApple (cooked) Apple (cooked) has these Actions in CommonQuenches-thirst, Warms-abdomen, Relieves-tension, Nutritive, Stool-softenerGinger (Dried) Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in CommonSialogogue, Warms-chest, Spleen-tonic, Warms-ears, Stimulates-energyCrystallized Ginger Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in CommonSpleen-tonic, Warms-ears, Stimulates-energy, Sialogogue, Warms-chestCompare Sorghum Molasses with these Herb SupplementsAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Nutritive, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue, Stimulates-energy, Stool-softenerHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Warms-headDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Warms-headWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonWarms-ears, Sialogogue, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chestEpsom Salt Bath Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Rebuild-electrolytes, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-headHot Shower Hot Shower has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-headHot Bath Hot Bath has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-headOats, Fresh Milky Seed Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Relieves-tensionEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Stimulates-energyDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Stimulates-energyAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Nutritive, Relieves-tensionHEALTH & 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-WinterSorghum Molasses is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Sorghum Molasses'Do you like 'sorghum molasses'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'sorghum molasses'?31 likes Sign in to review this food
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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