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Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix


How to Make Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/2 c
1 tsp
1 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Mix.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

The combination of sweet and spicy liquefies mucous and expectorates. The heat and sweet also pacifies Vata.

WHAT IS CLOVE, CARDAMOM & SUGAR SPICE MIX?

Cloves, cardamom and sugar make a great holiday sprinkle on morning toast.

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. See How it Works.

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Metabolic Nature of Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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Other

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.

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Acrid

MILD ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Clove, Cardamom & Sugar 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.

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Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

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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.

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Antiemetic

ANTIEMETIC

Herbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Makes Jittery,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Numbs Anasthetic

NUMBS-ANASTHETIC

Inhibits sensation in a particular area.

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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.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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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.

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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An 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.

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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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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.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A 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.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix

  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antiemetic, Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Numbs-anasthetic, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Warms-ears

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Antimicrobial

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Analgesic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Warms-ears, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Digestive, Antiemetic

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Appetizer, Decongestant, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Numbs-anasthetic, Warms-head

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Appetizer, Decongestant, Vasodilator

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Warms-abdomen, Aphrodisiac, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Warms-chest, Antiemetic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Clove, Cardamom & Sugar Spice Mix

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Antimicrobial, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Appetizer, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-ears, Decongestant, Warms-head, Diaphoretic

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Warms-chest, Appetizer, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Wakes-you-up, Antispasmodic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Carminative, Decongestant

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Analgesic, Numbs-anasthetic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Appetizer

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Analgesic, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant

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  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Analgesic, Warms-chest

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  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Warms-head, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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  • Hot Bath

    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Warms-head, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Warms-head, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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Ysha Oakes Albuquerque, NM
2010-06-15
“PIttas especially need to go light on the cardamom - in small amounts it is Pitta reducing, and in larger quantities like this can really spike Pitta. For mothers in the unique window after birth, spices are also helpful to reignite agni and can be varied with even better results with any of the classic "Panchaloka" or 5 spices used for this purpose: Ginger, black pepper, pippali, pippali mool and chitrak. Use on oatmeal or cream of wheat or rice or other Vata pacifying cereal. Even black pepper mixed without the sugar, into a little rice with ample ghee makes a simple but special mama's agni condiment. Avoid toast postpartum, transitioning after 10 days if desired to unleavened breads for best rejuvenative power."
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