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How to Make Metabolism Boosting Green Tea with Basil & GingerSERVINGS: 1 PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE
Chop 1/2 inch of fresh ginger. Bring 2c of water and ginger to a boil, and lower to a simmer. Meanwhile chop 10 fresh basil leaves. No need to be exact! After 5 minutes of boiling, remove from heat. Add basil and 1-2 tsps green tea leaves (feel free to use a tea bag). Steep for two-three minutes. Strain by putting a strainer over each cup and pouring tea through. Enjoy!
How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?
CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW
Feel alive, bright, and refreshed with every sip of Green Tea with Ginger & Basil. Its vibrant tastes refresh your palate, enliven your taste buds, and stimulate your blood flow. Altogether, these detoxicant herbs leave you feeling clean and clear. If you feel sleepy and sluggish, this peppy yet elegant blend will keep you on your toes, alert & inspired. Your next bright idea is only one sip away. Wake Up Your MindGreen tea energizes your mind, but without the jitters of coffee, so you feel present and aware. Basil's nervine qualities sharpen memory while they reduce anxiety. It's peppery taste warms up your mind and sharpens your will, while ginger lights a fire under you to jump to action. Cardiac StimulantBasil, ginger, and hot water warm up your circulation. Ginger is a cardiac stimulant to get your heart rate up. Basil is a strong vasodilator opening up your vessels to encourage the smooth flow of blood. Each of these ingredients has blood thinning properties to improve your circulation. With these invigorating hot herbs you might even break a slight sweat. Detoxicant Good for Weight LossThe diuretic properties of basil and green tea remove excess water from your system reducing puffiness, edema, and a feeling of heaviness. Basil opens up your vessels & pores, cleansing your entire lymphatic system so your skin appears bright and glowing with a rosy hue. As this tea stimulates metabolism and your heart rate, it is helpful for weight loss. Pungent taste and a touch of bitter taste in these herbs directly aid fat metabolism.
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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.
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INCREASES
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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR LIQUEFIED ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
LEARN MORE ABOUT LIQUEFIED | 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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| BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.
LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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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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| | HAS THE FOLLOWING | Subtaste:
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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS , Bland BLAND
Bland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.
SEE ALL 'BLAND' FOODS / HERBS Moves Energy: , Upward UPWARD
Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.
SEE ALL 'UPWARD' FOODS / HERBS Tissue (dhatu): , |
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Metabolism Boosting Green Tea with Basil & Ginger 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.
, Spleen Tonic SPLEEN-TONIC
An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.
SEE ALL 'SPLEEN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS , , 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.
SEE ALL 'CARMINATIVE' FOODS / HERBS , , 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.
SEE ALL 'LUNG-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS 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.
SEE ALL 'CARDIAC-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS , , , 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.
SEE ALL 'VASODILATOR' FOODS / HERBS , Antispasmodic ANTISPASMODIC
Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS Constituents: 5a Reductase Inhibitor, , Tannins, , , , 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.
SEE ALL 'FLAVONOIDS' FOODS / HERBS , Nitric Oxide NITRIC-OXIDE
Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.
SEE ALL 'NITRIC-OXIDE' FOODS / HERBS , , Beta Carotene
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Basil
Basil has these Actions in Common
Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Nerve-stimulant, Warms-ears
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Allspice has these Actions in Common
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Rosemary has these Actions in Common
Anticarcinogenic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antidepressant, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Nerve-stimulant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic
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Cardamom has these Actions in Common
Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive
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Nigella (black cumin)
Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common
Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Anticarcinogenic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic
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Green Tea
Green Tea has these Actions in Common
Antibacterial, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Anticarcinogenic, Bronchodilator, Diuretic, Stimulates-crown, Antidepressant, Cardiac-stimulant, Nerve-stimulant, Stimulates-energy
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Daikon Radish
Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common
Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-head, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Stimulates-crown, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive
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Thyme (fresh)
Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antibacterial, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic
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Mint
Mint has these Actions in Common
Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antidepressant, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-crown, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Diaphoretic
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Ginger (Fresh)
Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common
Blood-thinner, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic
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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)
Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Appetizer, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-crown, Burns-toxins, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Antibacterial, Diaphoretic, Warms-ears, Antidepressant, Diuretic, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, 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
Digestive, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Appetizer, Spleen-tonic, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic
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Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common
Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-ears, Carminative, Diaphoretic
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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)
Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common
Antidepressant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic
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Angelica
Angelica has these Actions in Common
Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Blood-thinner, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Anticarcinogenic, Immune-stimulant
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)
Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Nerve-stimulant, Antidepressant, Stimulates-crown, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Decongestant, Digestive
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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)
Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Antidepressant, Stimulates-crown, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Nerve-stimulant
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Trikatu
Trikatu has these Actions in Common
Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative
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Kushta
Kushta has these Actions in Common
Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Carminative
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Punarnava
Punarnava has these Actions in Common
Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-front-of-brain
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Dong Quai
Dong Quai has these Actions in Common
Anticarcinogenic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Blood-thinner, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant
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I love this tea recipe. i sip on this tea when I spend long hours at the desk. Helps to keep the focus sharp and warms the soul.
I have never been a fan of green tea, partly because of the taste, partly because it contains caffeine. Does all green tea contain caffeine. If not, what should I look for.
- Penny Philbrick-Carver, ME , 01-29-15 ( Reply)
This recipe is such a delight to beat the late-winter blues and it puts a spring in your step (pun intended)!
Wonderful Larissa!!
Perfect for a chill morning, Wakes you up for a steady yoga session and a cheerful meditation.
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