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 Save Sign in to review this recipe83 likesHow to Make Fresh Turmeric PickleSERVINGS: 10 PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES SKILL LEVEL: EASY MEAL: STYLE: FOR OCCASION: INGREDIENTSSKILL LEVEL: EASY
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE1. Mix the dried spices into a thick paste with water.
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWA variation of the Gujarati classic haldi ka achar, the bold, pungent herbs in this recipe stimulate the blood and boost the digestive capacity. Turmeric thins the blood and cleanses the liver, while chili literally burns toxins. Alongside this, fresh ginger clears congestion and the vigorously energizing mustard seeds shock the mind back into focus. Tempering the dryness that can come with heating spices, the sour sparkle of lime encourages secretions for efficient digestion and elimination. 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 Fresh Turmeric Pickle Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?
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 Fresh Turmeric Pickle: DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.CARMINATIVEStimulates 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.STOMACHICAn 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.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.ANTIPRURITICAntipruritics are herbs that inhibit itching that is often associated with itching skin conditions such as sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites, or contact dermatitis (as in poison ivy exposure.)VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.LUNG-TONICStrengthens 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.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTHELMINTHICKills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).ANTIBACTERIALHerbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.ANTIPOISONOUSAn antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.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.ALTERATIVERestores 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.VASODILATORA 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.ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.ANTIPLATELETAn herb that inhibits clotting, dissolves clots, thins the blood, or destroys platelets, therefore reducing the tendency of blood to form clots. They are useful in cardiovascular disease, clots, and stroke. Aka anticoagulant.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues 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.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.INDUCES-OVULATIONHerbs that encourage ovulation.ANTIARTHRITICHerbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.AROMATASE-INHIBITORBlocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.
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