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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Kapha Balancing Tea With Cinnamon & Dill


How to Make Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill

INGREDIENTS

1/4 inch
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Steep 3-5 minutes in 1c hot water.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Dill brings heat to the surface of the skin improving Kapha circulation and lymphatic cleansing. Together dill and cedar are favorite herbs for the Kapha cleansing sauna - why not in teas?

Cinnamon strengthens digestion of sugars and ginger improves appetite. Optional add turmeric for thinning the blood and cumin for a slight diuretic action.

WHAT IS KAPHA BALANCING TEA WITH CINNAMON & DILL?

Improves sluggish circulation.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). 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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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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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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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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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
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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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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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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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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Other

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 Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill
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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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates 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.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An 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.

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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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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

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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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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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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

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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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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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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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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An 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.

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Antifungal

ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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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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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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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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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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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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Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill

  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Styptic, Antifungal, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Soothes-throat, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Carminative, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Burns-toxins

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Antifungal, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Emmenagogue, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mint

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Antifungal

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Expectorant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Carminative, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Lowers-blood-sugar, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest, Appetizer, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Kapha Balancing Tea with Cinnamon & Dill

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Burns-toxins, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Diuretic, Warms-chest, Antifungal, Emmenagogue, Antimicrobial, Expectorant

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Carminative, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Antimicrobial, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Wakes-you-up, Carminative, Warms-chest

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Vasodilator

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  • Trikatu

    Trikatu has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Osha

    Osha has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up

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  • Bitter Orange Peel

    Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic, Appetizer, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative

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  • Kushta

    Kushta has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda 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 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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