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Cream Of Rice Soup With Ginger & Ghee


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How to Make Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp
1 clove
1/2 c
1/4 tsp
1/4 inch
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

To make cream of rice, put the rice grains into a coffee grinder. Chop and fry the garlic and ginger with ghee in a pot. Add 3 c water and bring to a boil. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat to low and let simmer ten minutes or until rice is soft.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A simple, easy to digest recipe that is relatively tri-doshic (remove garlic for Kapha).

WHAT IS CREAM OF RICE SOUP WITH GINGER & GHEE?

Experiment with cream of rice soups. Called "Congee" in Chinese Medicine, cream of rice soups are the "chicken soup" of China. A warm breakfast for the winter season. Discovered in Pune, India while thinking about Southern Grits from Asheville, North Carolina.

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.

Is Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

Metabolic Nature of Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee

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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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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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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
Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating Pitta 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
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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AGGRAVATES
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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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee
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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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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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.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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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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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.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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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:
Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur, Phosphorous, Fats, Carbohydrate, Polysaccharides

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    Garlic has these Actions in Common

    Makes-you-tired, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Vasodilator, Cholagogue, Galactagogue

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Irritates-throat

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  • Mustard Powder

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Irritates-throat, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Irritates-throat

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Vasodilator

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Stomachic, Decongestant

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  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue

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  • Nigella (black cumin)

    Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cream of Rice Soup with Ginger & Ghee

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Stomachic, Vasodilator

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  • Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

    Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Vasodilator

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    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic

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  • Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy

    Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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    Sit in the Sauna has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant

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    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Vasodilator

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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 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. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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Barb Gilbert, AZ
2014-09-03
“Such a quick and soothing recipe for my vata"
Tamika Marlborough, MA
2015-01-11
“If this is supposed to be a recipe that Kapha could eat why are pretty much all ingredients such as the basmati rice, garlic, ghee and mineral salt listed as aggravating to the dosha? This is extremely confusing. Is it good for Kapha to eat or not? And why is garlic aggravating to Kappha?"
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