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How Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISLearn about the health benefits of thyme (fresh) 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 Thyme (fresh) Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1/4 tsp SPECIES: Thymus vulgaris FAMILY:
Lamiaceae 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 Thyme (fresh): Appetizer , APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.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 decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.Stimulates energy STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Decongestant , DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus congestion in the sinus or lungs by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.Expectorant , EXPECTORANTHerbs that help you cough up and eliminate mucus. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus.Lung Tonic LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. These herbs are helpful when recovering from either acute or chronic lung issues like bronchitis or pneumonia.Adaptogen , ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.Anthelminthic , ANTHELMINTHICKills worms.Antibacterial , ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.Antimicrobial 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.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.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 Thyme (fresh) with these FoodsCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energyFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, ExpectorantDill Dill has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicCloves Cloves has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, ExpectorantAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Decongestant, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, VasodilatorCaraway Seeds Caraway Seeds has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stimulates-energyBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Lung-tonicRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Decongestant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, VasodilatorCompare Thyme (fresh) with these Herbs & SupplementsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Decongestant, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Adaptogen, Lung-tonic, Antibacterial, Stimulates-energyWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, DigestiveNasya Oil Nasya Oil has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, DecongestantKanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, VasodilatorMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonAntibacterial, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Digestive, AnthelminthicHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Digestive, Expectorant, AnthelminthicEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, DigestiveCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Digestive, Spleen-tonicTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Decongestant, Detoxicant, Digestive, VasodilatorMusta Musta has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, DigestiveEchinacea Echinacea has these Actions in CommonAntibacterial, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, DigestiveHEALTH & 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-WinterThyme (fresh) is recommended for Autumn-Winter. Check out these other Autumn-Winter foods here.TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSThyme (fresh) 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.DigestionAnal Itching ,  How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Frequent 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. Gas, irregular digestion , 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/small appetite , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Slow, heavy digestion , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Smelly Gas , 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 after eating , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Tooth 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. Worm / Parasite How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Heart, Blood & CirculationCandida / Yeast Infection / Thrush , 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 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. Fever (current) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Swollen lymph nodes - hips 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 & SinusChronic cough , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Post nasal drip , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Shortness of Breath , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Sore throat , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Stuffed nose (can't breathe) , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Whooping Cough How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bowel, Poop EliminationFoul odorous stool , How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Undigested food in stool How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Bones, Muscles & TendonsHip pain How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. Skin CareRingworm How does IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME We will use this information to better predict food that helps you. DietTaking Enzyme Supplements 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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