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Pineapple & Daikon Salsa With Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion

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How to Make Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion

SERVINGS: 1
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 0 MINUTES
SKILL LEVEL: EASY

STYLE: TROPICAL

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/4 c
1 tsp
1 clove
1/2 c
1/2 c
0 tsp

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

1) Dice daikon and pineapple.

2) Mince rosemary, garlic, onion and green chili.

3) Toss together in a bowl with vinegar and serve immediately.

Serve over fish. Or puree and drink to dislodge morning mucus.

For a more mellow version let sit for 2-3 hours. This will cause the pungency of the onions to soften.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

This decongesting salsa is especially formulated to dislodge mucus and revitalize.

Pineapple is mucolytic. The sourness of pineapple and vinegar liquefy mucus. Chili, Rosemary, Garlic, Onion, and Daikon open up the chest, dilate blood vessels, and stimulate the heart.

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 Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.
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INCREASES
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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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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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TASTES
Taste Help

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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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

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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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
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.

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Resinous

RESINOUS

Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.

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Acrid

ACRID

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

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Musky

MUSKY

Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.

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Crunchy

CRUNCHY

Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.

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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.

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Moves Energy:
Upward

UPWARD

Upward-moving substances (Urdvha Gati Marga) include anything stimulating or activating, or that move upward in the body.

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Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion
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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.

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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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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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Stimulates Crown

STIMULATES-CROWN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the top of the head.

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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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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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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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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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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

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

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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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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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Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes 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.

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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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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear 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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Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur, Polysaccharides,
Rosmarinic Acid

ROSMARINIC-ACID

Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.

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, Vitamin C, Melatonin,
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 Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion

Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Wakes-you-up, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-abdomen

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Wakes-you-up, Warms-head, Antispasmodic

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Muscle-relaxant, Wakes-you-up, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Warms-head, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Stimulates-crown, Warms-chest, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Stimulates-energy

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Horseradish

Horseradish has these Actions in Common

Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Warms-abdomen, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Wakes-you-up

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Wasabi

Wasabi has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Mucolytic, Wakes-you-up, Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Warms-abdomen

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Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Warms-abdomen, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Vasodilator

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Cardiac-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Stimulates-energy

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest, Clears-sinuses, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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Ajwain

Ajwain has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Hypolipidemic, Vasodilator

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Scallions (Raw)

Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Wakes-you-up, Decongestant, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Clears-sinuses

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Pineapple & Daikon Salsa with Rosemary, Green Chili, & Raw Onion

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Warms-head, Antimicrobial, Hypolipidemic, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Bronchodilator, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-crown, Clears-sinuses, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Vasodilator

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Clears-sinuses, Warms-head, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant

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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Clears-sinuses, Warms-head, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Bronchodilator, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Clears-sinuses, Warms-head, Decongestant

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Decongestant, Warms-head, Diuretic

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Inhale Steam

Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses, Decongestant, Diaphoretic

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Hyssop Powder

Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

Mucolytic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown, 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

Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Wakes-you-up

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Sniff raw onions, chopped

Sniff raw onions, chopped has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Refreshing, Vasodilator, Wakes-you-up, Bronchodilator, Decongestant

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Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

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

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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 biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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