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How to Make Cardamom, Fennel, Saffron, Coriander, Poppy Seed Spice MixSERVINGS: 16 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
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PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
Mix.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Spices aid digestion but usually provoke Pitta. Here's an exception: Cooling is the unique quality of these spices. Poppy seeds help sleep and cardamom breaks up mucous and clears food cravings of Bodhaka Kapha. WHAT IS CARDAMOM, FENNEL, SAFFRON, CORIANDER, POPPY SEED SPICE MIX?Experiment with poppy seed and saffron spice mixes. Refreshing cardamom and savory saffron meet dark, rich poppy seeds. Discovered by Michele Schulz of Alchemy of Tastes, Albuquerque, NM.
AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT
Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances.
With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you.
Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature.
By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health.
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Is Cardamom, Fennel, Saffron, Coriander, Poppy Seed Spice Mix Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
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See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)
Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics
(gunas).
Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance.
By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick.
Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold).
You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.
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| CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR LIQUEFIED ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LIQUEFIED MOBILE ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD DRY ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY | TASTES
The 6 Tastes
Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food.
Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body.
Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food.
Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods.
Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion.
Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste.
One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes.
The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?
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| ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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The Three Doshas / Body Types
According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine,
people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person.
Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness.
Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency.
Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses.
The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.
The 3 functional body types
(doshas),
are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).
Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry.
Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed.
Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.
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| | HAS THE FOLLOWING | Subtaste:
Aromatic AROMATIC
Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS , Bland BLAND
Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cardamom, Fennel, Saffron, Coriander, Poppy Seed Spice Mix 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.
, Carminative CARMINATIVE
Stimulates 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.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS , , , Stomachic STOMACHIC
An 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.
SEE ALL 'STOMACHIC' FOODS / HERBS , , Nerve Relaxant Grounding NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING
Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.
SEE ALL 'NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING' FOODS / HERBS , , Brain Tonic BRAIN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.
SEE ALL 'BRAIN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS , Nervine NERVINE
Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.
SEE ALL 'NERVINE' FOODS / HERBS Expectorant EXPECTORANT
Expectorants 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.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS , Calms Heart CALMS-HEART
An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'
SEE ALL 'CALMS-HEART' FOODS / HERBS , Cardiac Stimulant CARDIAC-STIMULANT
Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS , Styptic STYPTIC
A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.
SEE ALL 'STYPTIC' FOODS / HERBS Diuretic DIURETIC
Herbs 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.
SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS , , Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS Constituents: Nitric Oxide NITRIC-OXIDE
Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
SEE ALL 'NITRIC-OXIDE' FOODS / HERBS , Saponin, , Calcium CALCIUM
Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.
SEE ALL 'CALCIUM' FOODS / HERBS , Fats, , Insoluble Fiber, Zinc
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Fennel Seeds
Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Brain-tonic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine
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Dill
Dill has these Actions in Common
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Poppy Seed
Poppy Seed has these Actions in Common
Appetite-suppressant, Makes-you-tired, Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-base-of-skull, Builds-stamina, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-burning, Styptic, Antispasmodic, Calms-heart, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension
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Ginger (Fresh)
Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Nervine, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Carminative, Galactagogue, Stomachic
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Styptic, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Galactagogue
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Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
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Cardamom
Cardamom has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine, Appetizer, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy
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Basil
Basil has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue
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Allspice
Allspice has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Carminative, Muscle-relaxant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy
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Rosemary
Rosemary has these Actions in Common
Brain-tonic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy
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Nigella (black cumin)
Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Carminative
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Appetizer, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Burns-toxins, Nervine, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Stomachic, Diaphoretic
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Pennyroyal
Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Appetizer, Nervine, Cardiac-stimulant, Relieves-tension, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic
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Dong Quai
Dong Quai has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Relieves-tension, Calms-heart, Stimulates-energy
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Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative
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Belly breathing
Belly breathing has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Digestive, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant
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Elecampane
Elecampane has these Actions in Common
Brain-tonic, Styptic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy
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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine
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Breathing Exercises
Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common
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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz
Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Expectorant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)
Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive
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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)
Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
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Do you grind this together? Also, do you have any ideas for where to use this? Sounds delicious. Thank you!
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