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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Sign in to review this food"I am a smoker...and a Vata. I never knew tobacco is grounding...That may be one of the reasons I smoke...I always say..." - Lily, How Can This Ayurvedic Food Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISPeople crave tobacco because it temporarily stimulates the lungs and circulation. But afterwards tobacco creates weaker lungs and worse circulation. A better treatment option for easy breathing and circulation of prana is to eat a proper diet according to your doshas. Many native meso american peoples drank coffee, chocolate and smoked tobacco as medicinal herbs, sacraments and in shamanic ceremony, a practice that continues to this day. However, many non-native americans abuse these substances by self indulging on them daily without reverance, ceremony, prayer, or deeper knowledge of the medicinal effects. Learn about the health benefits of tobacco / nicotine 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 Tobacco / Nicotine Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?SERVING SIZE: 1 tbsp SPECIES: Nicotiana nicotiana FAMILY:
Solanaceae 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 Tobacco / Nicotine: Emetic , EMETICAn herb that causes vomiting.Sialogogue 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. AstringentsSedative SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Stimulates energy STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbsExpectorant EXPECTORANTHerbs that help you cough up and eliminate mucus. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus.Diuretic DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Other: 
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Tobacco / Nicotine with these FoodsSaffron Saffron has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Sedative, Diuretic, Stimulates-energyBeer Beer has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Sedative, DiureticHemp Seed Hemp Seed has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Sedative, DiureticCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energyFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Stimulates-energy, DiureticDill Dill has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Stimulates-energy, DiureticGarlic Garlic has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Sedative, DiureticSorghum Flour Sorghum Flour has these Actions in CommonSedative, Diuretic, GroundingFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Stimulates-energy, DiureticMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Emetic, Stimulates-energyCompare Tobacco / Nicotine with these ProductsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Expectorant, Grounding, Sedative, Stimulates-energyElecampane Elecampane has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Expectorant, Sedative, Stimulates-energySchisandra Schisandra has these Actions in CommonSialogogue, Stimulates-energy, GroundingShankhapushpi Shankhapushpi has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Grounding, SedativeHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Expectorant, SialogogueGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonSedative, Diuretic, GroundingPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonEmetic, Grounding, DiureticAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Grounding, SedativeHyssop Powder Hyssop Powder has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Stimulates-energyDashamoola Powder Dashamoola Powder has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, SedativeValerian Valerian has these Actions in CommonGrounding, SedativeHEALTH & 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 SummerTobacco / Nicotine is recommended for Summer. Check out these other Summer foods here.Comments & Impressions of 'Tobacco / Nicotine'Do you like 'tobacco / nicotine'? Why or why not? What makes it unique? Is there something you'd like to know about 'tobacco / nicotine'?(5.00 out of 5 stars) 1 rating, 28 likesSign in to review this food
I am a smoker...and a Vata. I never knew tobacco is grounding...That may be one of the reasons I smoke...I always say it helps my anxiety a lot... I smoke pure tobacco...just rolled...not the cigarettes you buy at the corner store. Anyways...I know I will be told to stop smoking;).
TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSTobacco / Nicotine 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.DigestionUlcerative Colitis  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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