Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls

How to Make Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls

SERVINGS: 8
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
MEAL: SNACK-DESSERT
STYLE: INDIAN, AYURVEDIC
FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND

INGREDIENTS

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

1/3 c	GHEE
1/3 c	RAW SUGAR
1/3 c	FENUGREEK
1 tbsp	MUSTARD SEED
2 c	OATS / OATMEAL
2 whole	DATES (SOAKED)
1 tbsp	COCONUT FLAKES
1 tbsp	ALMONDS
1 tbsp	CASHEWS
1/2 tsp	POPPY SEED

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Grind oats into a powder with a blender or coffee grinder. For a nutty flavor, dry roast oat flour for 5 minutes in a frying pan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside. Meanwhile melt the ghee/butter on the stove top.
Dry roast fenugreek seeds in a frying pan until lightly browned (3-5 minutes), stirring regularly. Set aside to cool completely.
In a blender, puree dates, almonds and cashews. In a bowl, mix all ingredients except the ghee/butter. Then mix in the ghee. Mix well.
Take a handful of the mixture and roll into a ball about the size of a golf ball. If the mixture is dry, add more ghee/butter a little at a time. Set aside and allow to cool completely.

For a smoother finish, try rolling them on a muslin cloth a few hours after making!

Store at room temperature in an airtight container. If using ghee, these will keep for up to 3 weeks. If using butter, consume within a couple of days.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Let the sweet, nutty, slightly spicy flavour of these velvety mouthfuls drive out the chill of even the deepest winter's day. Soft and satisfying, these little bites are packed with the nourishment of their rich ingredients - so much so that they are traditionally given to postpartum mothers and the elderly during colder months!

Thanks to their spicy nature, these ladoo nourish a new mother without weighing down her digestion. Everyone can relish the warmth and ease created in the body after enjoying fenugreek sweet balls with a soothing cup of tea.

Fenugreek, the Postpartum Immunity Tonic

Fenugreek is a spicy bitter that encourages digestion(agni) and who's high levels of antioxidants help soothe inflammation in the body. As an estrogenic, it is also an important postpartum tonic in Ayurveda. Fenugreek is a powerful galactagogue to increase breastmilk while it's estrogenic nature assists the body in rebuilding it's immunity(ojas).

Paired with other building, nourishing ingredients like ghee, almonds and dates, this is a powerful recipe for those looking to rebuild strength, whether it be after pregnancy, an illness or simply a stressful period.

Relaxing and Pain Relieving

A renowned relaxant, poppy seeds calm the mind, relax the muscles and build stamina with their oily nature. Invigorating mustard seed is another muscle relaxant that also supports healthy circulation and eases joint pain with it's penetrating nature. Brought together with dates, a muscle tonic, this recipe is a great option for those who experience joint pain, especially in cooler months.

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.

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Metabolic Nature of Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls

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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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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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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 and is laxative, and drying.

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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

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

AGGRAVATES

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

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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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

Hot and oily with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body. Vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other

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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, Bland Negative Calorie,

Acrid

ACRID

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

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Crunchy

STRONG CRUNCHY

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

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls
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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Digestion:

Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

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

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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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Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Bowel Health:

Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

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

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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, Makes Jittery,

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 Base Of Skull

STIMULATES-BASE-OF-SKULL

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the base of the skull.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Energy Vitality:

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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Skin Care & Beauty:

Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Respiratory-Health:

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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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

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

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Clears Sinuses

CLEARS-SINUSES

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

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Heart & Circulation:

Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

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

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Warms Ears

WARMS-EARS

Stimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.

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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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Calms Heart

CALMS-HEART

An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'

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Kidney & Urinary:

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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Strength, Muscle Health:

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:

Saponins

SAPONINS

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

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Inositol

INOSITOL

Inositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.

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Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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Steroidal Saponins

STEROIDAL-SAPONINS

Steroidal saponins closely resemble human hormones such as estrogen and cortisol, and have a hormonal activity in the body.

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Phytosterols

PHYTOSTEROLS

The plant version of cholesterol. Often precursors to stress and sex hormones.

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, Carbohydrate, Fats, Insoluble Fiber, Soluble Fiber,

Calcium

CALCIUM

Calcium nourishes bones and muscles. A muscle cell is activated when calcium enters the cell. It relaxes when the calcium is secreted.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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, Melatonin,

Phytates

PHYTATES

Phytates prevent absorption of nutrients. They are commonly found in all seeds, including nuts, grains, and beans. Sprouting greatly reduces phytate content, as well as long, slow cooking with vinegar.

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, Polysaccharides, Zinc

Foods with a Similar Nature to Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls

Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common
Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears
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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common
Warms-ears, Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up
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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common
Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Warms-ears, Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Nauseating, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Warms-abdomen, Warms-head, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Relieves-tension, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic
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Poppy Seed

Poppy Seed has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-burning, Calms-heart, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension, Appetite-suppressant, Makes-you-tired, Relaxes-eyes, Stimulates-base-of-skull
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Wasabi

Wasabi has these Actions in Common
Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Wakes-you-up
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Horseradish

Horseradish has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Wakes-you-up, Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest
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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen, Clears-sinuses, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head
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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Clears-sinuses, Nervine, Warms-chest, Irritates-throat, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head
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Pumpkin

Pumpkin has these Actions in Common
Satisfies-stomach, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-burning, Appetite-suppressant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Relieves-tension, Makes-you-tired, Relaxes-eyes
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Popped Amaranth

Popped Amaranth has these Actions in Common
Appetite-suppressant, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Clears-sinuses, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Relaxes-eyes
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Amaranth

Amaranth has these Actions in Common
Appetite-suppressant, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Clears-sinuses, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Diuretic, Relaxes-eyes
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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Postpartum Fenugreek Sweet Balls

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common
Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Clears-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Warms-ears, Diuretic, Warms-head, Muscle-relaxant
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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common
Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Warms-chest, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head
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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common
Clears-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant
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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common
Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Clears-sinuses, Diaphoretic
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Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common
Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Clears-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Warms-chest
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Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve, Warms-abdomen
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Regular exercise

Regular exercise has these Actions in Common
Relieves-tension, Stimulates-energy, Strengthens-resolve, Wakes-you-up, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic
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Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Cardiac-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up, Builds-stamina
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Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common
Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Wakes-you-up
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Eleuthero Ginseng

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common
Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine, Relieves-tension, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Builds-stamina
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Motherwort

Motherwort has these Actions in Common
Calms-heart, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine, Relieves-tension
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