Kitchari is a spiced lentil and rice dish that is the perfect digestive "reset" button, also used for recovery after illness. It is high in fiber, laxative, cleansing, and satisfying.
Himalayan cedar is a penetrating aromatic resinous wood - improving circulation, easing cramping & spasms, and tonifying nerves.
Decoction enemas of 4c with herbs tend to focus on cleansing. 1c oil enema may be nourishing. Enemas generally cleanse toxins and address nervous system disorders.
This ideal Vata reducing formula is warming, relaxing, opening, and cleansing. Dashamoola calms your mind, clears the lungs, clears and tones your colon, and supports your bones.
Immune and respiratory tonic for cold, weak, underweight Vata. Sweet, sour, & spicy. Prevents seasonal colds and flus, improves circulation, metabolism, digestion. Nerve tonic and whole body rejuvenative especially during periods of stress.
Invigorates & purifies the blood, improves digestion.
A warming digestive and anti-spasmodic in block form.
A pungent, dispersing, aromatic herb that warms circulation.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
