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Tahini Salad Dressing With Cumin & Honey


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How to Make Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey

INGREDIENTS

1/4 c
1 tbsp
1 tsp
1 clove
1/4 c
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Puree all ingredients together in a blender.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Tahini salad dressing warms up Kapha for spring. Raw garlic has a strong cleansing effect that clears the sinuses and purges the bowels. Cumin brings in the rustic, earthy undertones while garlic adds lightness. Even the honey brings warmth.

WHAT IS TAHINI SALAD DRESSING WITH CUMIN & HONEY?

Warm, pungent and Middle Eastern, tahini might as well be the liquid sands of the sahara. Creamy tahini salad dressing tastes great as a garnish for any leafy greens. This versatile sauce also works well atop vegetables.

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 Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey' 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.

Metabolic Nature of Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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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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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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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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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 Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey
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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Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

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

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy 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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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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Stimulant Laxative

STIMULANT-LAXATIVE

Stimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency. Aka irritant laxativ

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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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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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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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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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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

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

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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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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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Antifungal

ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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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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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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Muscle Tonic

MUSCLE-TONIC

Herbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.

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Constituents:
Protein,
Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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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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Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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, Fats,
Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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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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Foods with a Similar Nature to Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey

  • Tahini

    Tahini has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Warms-abdomen, Bone-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Antimicrobial, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antifungal, Carminative, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Soothes-throat

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Decongestant, General-laxative, Antifungal, Diuretic, Stimulant-laxative, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen

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  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antibacterial, Blood-tonic, Carminative, Antifungal, Bone-tonic, Digestive, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Bone-tonic, Digestive, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Flushes-sinuses, Antibacterial, Blood-tonic, Carminative

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  • Sesame Seeds

    Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Bone-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic

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  • Almonds

    Almonds has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Satisfies-stomach, Bone-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Carminative, Warms-abdomen, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Diuretic, Warms-abdomen, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Tahini Salad Dressing with Cumin & Honey

  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Stimulant-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Antitussive, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Carminative, Digestive, General-laxative, Muscle-tonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Antimicrobial, Antitussive, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Blood-tonic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Antibacterial, Stimulates-energy

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, General-laxative, Antibacterial, Antifungal

    LEARN MORE

  • Bibhitaki

    Bibhitaki has these Actions in Common

    Anthelminthic, Decongestant, General-laxative, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulant-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Tonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

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

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Anthelminthic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial

    LEARN MORE

  • Bhringaraj

    Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Livotonic

    LEARN MORE

  • Eleuthero Ginseng

    Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

    Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Digestive, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy

    LEARN MORE

  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Builds-stamina

    LEARN MORE

  • Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

    Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Warms-abdomen

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  • Sinus Rinse

    Sinus Rinse has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial

    LEARN MORE


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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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