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Cucumber With Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce


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How to Make Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Peel the cucumber, remove the seeds, and chop finely. Add remaining ingredients.

WHAT IS CUCUMBER WITH SWEET VINEGAR & RED CHILI SAUCE?

From "The Dinner Bell is Ringing", page 175, first printed in Charleston, South Carolina in December of 1974.

Constitutional nutrition is tailored to the individual. In the kitchen, especially during your family’s formative years, you shape your family's lifelong health.

Understanding your child's constitution is key to raising resilience, instead of wiring in disease. Study constitutional medicine to discover the keys to personalized nourishment.

Rooted in the insights curated from Ayurveda and Greek medicine, constitutional medicine teaches you which foods match your body, so you and your family have true vitality, strength, and balance. See How it Works.

Is Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce a Good Match for My Body?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce' 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.

Medicinal Effects of Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). 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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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

Active Ingredients: Cucumber, Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber, Apple Cider Vinegar

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper, Black Pepper

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Cayenne Pepper

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Yellow Onion

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (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
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
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
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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AGGRAVATES
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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce
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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Quenches Thirst

MILD QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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General Laxative

MILD GENERAL-LAXATIVE

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

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper

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Soothes Throat

MILD SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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Irritates Throat

MILD IRRITATES-THROAT

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

Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper

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Flushes Sinuses

MILD FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper

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Flushes Membranes

MILD FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar, Yellow Onion

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber, Cayenne Pepper

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Cardiac Stimulant

MILD CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

Active Ingredients: Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper

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Alterative

MILD ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar

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Diuretic

MILD 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.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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Cholagogue

MILD 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.

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar

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Livotonic

MILD LIVOTONIC

An 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 contain beta-carotene.

Active Ingredients: Apple Cider Vinegar

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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.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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Vitamin K

MILD VITAMIN-K

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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Salicylates

MILD SALICYLATES

Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.

Active Ingredients: Cucumber

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce

  • Burdock Root (Gobo)

    Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Livotonic

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  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Appetite-suppressant, Flushes-membranes, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Livotonic

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  • Red Wine Vinegar

    Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-membranes, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Livotonic, Appetite-suppressant

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  • White Vinegar

    White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Livotonic, Appetite-suppressant, Flushes-membranes, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Alterative

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  • Acai

    Acai has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Cholagogue, Quenches-thirst, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Appetite-suppressant, Livotonic

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Appetite-suppressant, General-laxative, Alterative, Cholagogue, Livotonic

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

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

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Spanish Black Radish

    Spanish Black Radish has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Cholagogue

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, General-laxative, Diaphoretic, Quenches-thirst, Alterative, Flushes-membranes

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cucumber with Sweet Vinegar & Red Chili Sauce

  • Mahasudarshan

    Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Livotonic

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  • Bhumyamalaki

    Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, General-laxative, Livotonic, Alterative

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Livotonic, Alterative

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  • Guduchi

    Guduchi has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Livotonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue

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  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Livotonic

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic

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  • Milk Thistle

    Milk Thistle has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Livotonic, Alterative, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Anantamul

    Anantamul has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Livotonic, Alterative

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  • Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)

    Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Quenches-thirst

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle through constitutional nutrition (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach 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 8 kids live in Asheville, NC

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