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 Save Sign in to review this recipe500 likesHow to Make Almond Milk Chai with Mint & FennelSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 0 MINUTES COOK TIME: 5 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: PREPARATION: FOR OCCASION: PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPEBring almond milk to a low boil. Remove from heat. Stir in spices and steep, covered for 3-4 minutes. 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 Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
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 Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel: 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.APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.STOMACHICAn herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.BRONCHODILATORAn herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.ANTITUSSIVECough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or has beta-carotene.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).BUILDS-SEMENHerbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
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