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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Green Mangoes & Mustard


How to Make Green Mangoes & Mustard

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp
1/2 c
1/4 whole
1 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Slice mango. Mix the other ingredients into a sauce and garnish.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL NUTRITION INSIGHTS

Green mangoes are astringent, slightly provoking Vata. The heat of the mustard and sour, liquifying properties of limes help to balance. Altogether tridoshic!

WHAT IS GREEN MANGOES & MUSTARD?

Expand beyond honey mustard horizons and experiment with spicy, savory fruits combinations. This recipe is taken from the streets of Bangladesh, where vendors slice green mangoes in april, months before mangoes are ripe. Discovered by Joseph in Old Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Cuisine: Bengali, South Asian

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Medicinal Effects of Green Mangoes & Mustard

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, 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.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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TASTES

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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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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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 Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

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
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
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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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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Other Health Virtues

Acrid

ACRID

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

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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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Green Mangoes & Mustard
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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Nauseating

NAUSEATING

Brings about feelings of unease and discomfort in the stomach, often accompanied with the involuntary urge to vomit.

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Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

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

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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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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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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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Stimulates Front Of Brain

STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAIN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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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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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Clears Sinuses

CLEARS-SINUSES

Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

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

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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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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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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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Alterative

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.

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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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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Relieves Tension

RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

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Constituents:
Rutin

RUTIN

Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Flavonoids

FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

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

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Green Mangoes & Mustard

  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Irritates-throat

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Burns-toxins

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Warms-chest

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Wakes-you-up, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Warms-chest, Cholagogue, Digestive

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Refreshing, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Cholagogue, Digestive, General-laxative, Warms-abdomen

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-head, Appetizer, Clears-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Stool-softener, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Flushes-membranes, Refreshing, Alterative, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Appetizer, Digestive, Quenches-thirst, Wakes-you-up

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Wakes-you-up, Cholagogue, Flushes-membranes, Refreshing, Alterative, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Appetizer, Digestive, Quenches-thirst

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  • Sorghum Molasses

    Sorghum Molasses has these Actions in Common

    Relieves-tension, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Quenches-thirst, Stool-softener, Warms-ears

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  • Molasses

    Molasses has these Actions in Common

    Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Quenches-thirst, Stool-softener, Warms-ears, Relieves-tension, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Green Mangoes & Mustard

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Clears-sinuses, Warms-ears, Diaphoretic, Warms-head, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-ears, Digestive, Warms-head, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up

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  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Clears-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head

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  • Hot Bath

    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Alterative, Wakes-you-up

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Appetizer

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Alterative

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Clears-sinuses, Digestive, Diuretic, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Alterative

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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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