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Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle

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How to Make Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle

SERVINGS: 5
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
SKILL LEVEL: EASY

STYLE: ASIAN
FOR OCCASION: CLEANSE, ON-THE-MEND

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/4 c
10 clove
2 whole
1 1/2 tsp
1 c
1 c
1/2 tsp
1/2 inch
1/4 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

1. Wash and peel the daikon & carrots. Then, cut into thin strips 2-3 inches long.

2. Pack daikon, carrots and peeled garlic cloves in a sterilized 16oz ball jar.

3. In a separate bowl, combine water, vinegar, and remaining ingredients. Stir thoroughly until salt and sugar dissolved.

4. Pour liquid on top of the daikon & carrots and seal the jar. Make sure all vegetables are covered completely.

5. Leave sit at least overnight to pickle (3-4 days is best). Eat within 4 weeks of refrigeration (gets more pungent with time).

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

This easy to make daikon pickle is an excellent start to a winter cleanse. Our ancestors survived on pickles and preserves as supplies dwindled into late winter. You might find yourself craving vinegar and pickles this time of year.

Here's why: Pickled daikon & garlic are ideal tonics for January, February, and early spring. Garlic's aromatic qualities move stagnant blood, as do cayenne and turmeric. The sourness of vinegar and pungency of the garlic also cleanse the liver. After eating rich foods during the holidays and over winter, your liver is ready for a purge. Daikon warms and opens the lungs.

To get these effect, eat 1 tbsp 1-2x/daily, or take 1tbsp of the juice with meals. Also, we pour the juice from this pickle over our favorite spring meals in my home, such as Jackfruit Barbecue Tacos, which gives meals a wonderful savory and pungent flavor.

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INCREASES
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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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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.

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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TASTES
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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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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
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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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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Acrid

ACRID

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

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Musky

MUSKY

Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.

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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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Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Upward

UPWARD

Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Subdosha: Vayu Udana, Vayu Prana, Kapha Kledaka, Kapha Avalambaka
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle
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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.

Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

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

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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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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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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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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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, Makes Jittery
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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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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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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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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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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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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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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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

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

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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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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear 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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, Polysaccharides, Sulfated Polysaccharides,
Saponins

SAPONINS

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

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, Sulphur,
Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

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, Sodium, Carbohydrate, 5a Reductase Inhibitor,
Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle

Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Lung-tonic, Warms-abdomen, Cholagogue, Diuretic, General-laxative, Mucolytic, Warms-chest

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-abdomen

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, General-laxative, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant

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Horseradish

Horseradish has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Warms-abdomen

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Wasabi

Wasabi has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Warms-abdomen, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Mucolytic

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Garlic

Garlic has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Mucolytic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Makes-you-tired

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Scallions (Raw)

Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Decongestant, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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Coffee

Coffee has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, General-laxative, Makes-you-tired, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Appetite-suppressant, Diuretic, Makes-jittery

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Daikon, Carrot & Garlic Sweet Pickle

Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Antispasmodic, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Mucolytic, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Warms-chest

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Mucolytic, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses

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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Mucolytic, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses

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Inhale Steam

Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Soothes-throat, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Expectorant, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Lung-tonic, Mucolytic

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

Mucolytic, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic

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Chest Rub with Essential Oils

Chest Rub with Essential Oils has these Actions in Common

Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Expectorant, Flushes-sinuses, Lung-tonic

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Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink has these Actions in Common

Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator

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Sniff raw onions, chopped

Sniff raw onions, chopped has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Bronchodilator, Decongestant

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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

Decongestant, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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