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 Sign in to review this pageAbout the Author: John Immel, How to Make Dandelion Leaves with Lemon, Garlic & CinnamonSERVINGS: 4 PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 15 MINUTES MEAL: STYLE: FOR OCCASION: INGREDIENTS
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPEChop onion and sautee in oil. Add garlic as onion starts to brown. Chop dandelion leaves and add with remaining ingredients. Serve when leave soften. How Can This Ayurvedic Recipe Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISWHAT IS DANDELION LEAVES WITH LEMON, GARLIC & CINNAMON?WHY EAT AN AYURVEDIC DIET?Eating Ayurvedically makes you feel nourished and energized. An Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body type and the specific imbalances you are working with at any given time. Ayurveda shows you your specific body type’s needs and what should be favored in your Ayurvedic menu. Watch as you eat less but feel more satisfied because what you are eating truly nourishes you. Since Ayurveda believes all disease begins in the digestive tract, food is your first medicine. By eating a healthy diet that’s ideal for your body, you experience optimal health.Is Dandelion Leaves with Lemon, Garlic & Cinnamon Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICSWhat is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Dandelion Leaves with Lemon, Garlic & Cinnamon: Digestion: Appetite suppressant , APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gainStimulant Laxative , STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency.Carminative CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward.Cleanse and Detox: Detoxicant , DETOXICANTAn herb that eliminates or metabolizes toxins from the body.Burns Toxins BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Energy Vitality Strength: Stimulates energy STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbsHeart & Circulation: Cardiac stimulant , CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.Styptic , STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used to stop bleeding.Alterative ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.Immune System: Antimicrobial , ANTIMICROBIALAn 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.Antifungal ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.Kidney & Urinary: Diuretic DIURETICHerbs 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.Liver & Gall Bladder: Cholagogue , CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder for improved digestion.Livotonic LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias.Lung and Sinus: Soothes throat , SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.Demulcent DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Weight Loss: Hypolipidemic , HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vesselsLowers Blood Sugar LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.Bowel-Poop-Elimination: General Laxative GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...Eat Well for Life With Ayurveda: Balance Your DoshaView Other Healthy Recipes for
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