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AYURVEDIC RECIPES

Nettle & Fennel Tea


How to Make Nettle & Fennel Tea

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/4 c
6 c
1/2 lbs

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

1. Bring 6 cups of water to the boil and reduce to a simmer.

2. Add nettle leaf and fennel seeds, and heat for 15 minutes.

3. Strain, and pour into cups.

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Health Virtues of Nettle & Fennel Tea

Personalized medicine systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, indivdual constitutions, 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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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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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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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

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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Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Bone

BONE

Bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) includes the bones, hair, and nails.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Nettle & Fennel Tea
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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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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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.

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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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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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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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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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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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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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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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Antiandrogen

ANTIANDROGEN

Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

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

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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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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, 5a Reductase Inhibitor, Silica Salts,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Nettle & Fennel Tea

  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Antiandrogen, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Antiandrogen, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Strengthens-resolve, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Strengthens-resolve, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic

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  • Nigella (black cumin)

    Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Spleen-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Cumin

    Cumin has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Galactagogue, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Nettle & Fennel Tea

  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diuretic

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  • Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

    Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Belly breathing

    Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Builds-stamina

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

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

    Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Pippali

    Pippali has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive

    LEARN MORE


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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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