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Almonds Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Almonds: Almond Milk with Saffron & Cardamom
Recipes with Almonds: Almond Milk with Saffron & Cardamom

Strength & Energy Building Tonic

Long before the agricultural revolution, humans feasted off nuts. This ancestral food is still one of the best ways to strengthen your body. Warm and creamy almonds contain more protein per serving than any other nut (20% by weight). That makes them an important protein source for vegetarians and those wishing to build muscle mass. Their calcium and magnesium content supports smooth muscle function, including the heart. Their rich nutritional profile makes both serves as a blood tonic for anemia and to nourish the bones.

Unlike chilis that ignite a short-lived metabolic flare-up, almonds nourish a deep, slow burning metabolic fire that simmers with lasting warmth. Almond's hearty fuel will sustain you through a long workday. Their mild stimulating qualities keep you warm even as the thermometer starts to dip in Autumn.

Calm Your Nerves

Most of us feel a little frazzled these days. We live demanding lives, we're on the go, and some of us struggle with an over-active nervous system. Ayurveda has some unique tips to ground your nerves. Every nerve in your body is coated in fats, called the myelin sheath, that insulates, protects, and guides the electric impulses of your neurons. Without this protective fatty barrier, your signals will go haywire, and be scattered. Nourishing this fatty layer of the nervous system is key to settling your mind.

Almonds are rich in natural oils and fatty acids, from 36 to 60% by weight. Almonds and sunflower seed are also the top two whole food sources of fat soluble vitamin E. By adding almonds to your diet, you will feel calmer and more at ease, and improve your ability to think a little clearer. Almond also contains minerals like magnesium that support muscle relaxation. In the ancient science of Ayurveda, almonds have been used to preserve intelligence for thousands of years. To receive the brain building benefits of almonds, simply soak, peel and enjoy 10 almonds daily. Note: Despite their oily nature, they are generally good for those with high cholesterol. So don't shy away from healthy fats - you need them!
Recipes with Almonds: Wild Rice with Cranberry & Almonds
Recipes with Almonds: Wild Rice with Cranberry & Almonds

Sexy Nuts?

When it comes to its aphrodisiac and reproductive support qualities, almonds are second to none. Don't you find its sweet flavor and aroma arousing? There's probably a reason so many beauty products contain almond oil. Celibate men beware - eating almonds encourages a build-up of "vigor" or Ojas (the vital nectar of life). If this vigor remains "pent-up" it may cause great discomfort in the prostate and testicles. Almonds are also symbols of male fertility and its high zinc content aids in sexual potency. Sexually active men should drink a glass of Almond Milk with Saffron (homemade) after ejaculation to rebuild fluids and vitality.

The Beauty of Almonds

Looking for soft, firm, supple skin? Adding almonds into your diet will nourish you from within. Topical uses are also very popular, as the rich almond oil adds luster, promotes hair growth and reduces breakage. Almond oil provides moisture to dry skin, helping to reduce the signs of aging. You will notice a youthful glow to your skin, and who doesn't want that?

Nutritional Information & Other

Almonds are high in oil, fatty acids, protein, calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, iron, phosphorous, zinc & vitamins B1 and E. Like most tonics, almonds are heavy & concentrated, and may provoke stagnation in the upper GI. Soaking almonds, then preparing them with cinnamon and other spices is a great way to improve their digestibility. Almonds oily nature lubricates the intestines. Together with it's high fiber, almonds are a general laxative encouraging regular elimination.

The skins of almonds provoke pitta dosha due to high tannic acid content. Due to their energizing nature, do not consume almonds if you have high pitta in the blood. Peeled almonds are sattvic.

Almonds contain goitogens, which may inhibit thyroid function, so we suggest cooked almonds (cooking neutralizes the goitogens) for those concerned with thyroid issues. Since almonds also contain zinc, roasted almonds may improve thyroid function. In chinese medicine, almonds are used to move stagnant lung qi.

About Almonds

As the most widely grown tree nut in the world, these crunchy little nuggets are highly revered for building strength and intelligence across many ancient cultures. Originally native to the levant and in Northern Africa as far west as Morocco, almonds are prominently featured in Greek, Unani, and Ayurvedic medicine.
Recipes with Almonds: Milk with Almonds, Rose Petal & Saffron (Thandai)
Recipes with Almonds: Milk with Almonds, Rose Petal & Saffron (Thandai)

Buying & Preparation

Almonds are frequently shelled, but are also sold with the beige, hard outer shell in many mixed nut preparations. Almonds with the seed coat are brown whereas once blanched and peeled they are white. They may be purchased raw, pasteurized or roasted. They may be purchased slivered, ground into a flour, mashed into a paste, or as almond butter. You may also purchase in the form of almond oil, almond extract and almond milk.

If desired, soak almonds for thirty six hours before eating to help activate the seed. We also recommend peel the skin; it contains tannic acids that are stimulating and irritating. After soaking, a few minutes in hot water makes the skins easy to peel. Pinch the butt of the almond to make the seed pop out of the skin.

Cooking Almonds

Almonds may be served raw or roasted. Their hearty crunchiness makes a great garnish for savory vegetable dishes. They may be blanched, skinned, and elegantly slivered atop your favorite cookies and cakes. Almond paste is featured in desserts worldwide, from pastry fillings in Morocco and marzipan in Turkey. Crunchy slivered almonds provide a welcome contrast of textures when mixed into a soft rice pudding in India. Almonds are enjoyed worldwide as snacks, and especially in Iran where sour green almonds are dipped in salt. In Ayurveda, almonds are commonly pureed to form delicious and nourishing drinks, especially in the fall. Cinnamon and other spices go very nicely with almonds.

Although almonds are a great addition to desserts, diabetics can safely indulge. You won't get any spikes in blood sugar with these little delights. Almond flour is also a fitting substitute for diabetic friendly cakes and cookies. For those with celiac, Almond flour is a great gluten-free substitute for wheat. Allergic to peanuts? Try almond butter. Almonds are cooling and easier to digest than peanuts. For our lactose intolerant readers, your palate will love the creaminess of almond milk. Soak a cup of almonds overnight in water, puree until smooth, then strain for your very own homemade almond milk treat.

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Are Almonds Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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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.
SERVING SIZE: 1 tbsp
SPECIES: Prunus dulcis
FAMILY: Rosaceae

Metabolic Nature of Almonds

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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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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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OILY

ABOUT OILY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

In Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.

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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Crunchy

CRUNCHY

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

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Moves Energy:
Downward

DOWNWARD

Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.

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Tissue (dhatu):
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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Muscle

MUSCLE

Muscle tissue (Mamsa Dhatu) includes muscles and ligaments.

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Nerves

NERVES

Marrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

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

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Affinity: Digestion, Heart Circulation Blood, Mind Stress Sleep, Muscle Health, Reproductive Health
Family: Rosaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Almonds
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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.

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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High Fiber Laxative

HIGH-FIBER-LAXATIVE

A class of laxative that adds bulk and water to stools. The large size of the stool stimulates peristalsis so the stool can pass more easily through the colon. It is important to drink plenty of water when using high fiber laxatives, as they can be dehydr

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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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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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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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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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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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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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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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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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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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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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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:
Tannins, Fats,
Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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, Melatonin, Phosphorous,
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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, Protein, Vitamin E

Foods with a Similar Nature to Almonds

Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

Bone-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Tonic

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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Satisfies-stomach, Tonic, Bone-tonic, General-laxative

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Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Muscle-tonic, Skin-tonic

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Grape

Grape has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Nervine, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Brain-tonic, High-fiber-laxative, Tonic, Aphrodisiac

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Eggs

Eggs has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Builds-semen, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility, Tonic

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Jackfruit

Jackfruit has these Actions in Common

High-fiber-laxative, Nutritive, Aphrodisiac, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Builds-semen, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Skin-tonic, General-laxative, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Muscle-relaxant, Satisfies-stomach

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Pork

Pork has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility

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Flower / Bee Pollen

Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

Builds-stamina, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Promotes-virility

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Lamb

Lamb has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Muscle-tonic, Satisfies-stomach

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Almonds

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Aphrodisiac, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Blood-tonic, Nervine, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, Brain-tonic, Promotes-virility, Builds-semen, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Skin-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Brain-tonic, Builds-semen

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Bala

Bala has these Actions in Common

Builds-semen, Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Nervine, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Tonic

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Oats, Fresh Milky Seed

Oats, Fresh Milky Seed has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Tonic, Brain-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine

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Balarishta- Vitality Tonic

Balarishta- Vitality Tonic has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Builds-stamina, Muscle-relaxant, Muscle-tonic, Nerve-relaxant-grounding

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Almond Oil

Almond Oil has these Actions in Common

Muscle-tonic, Nervine, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Tonic, Builds-semen, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant

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Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Nervine, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Builds-semen, Muscle-relaxant

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Eleuthero Ginseng

Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in Common

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

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Ashwagandha Arishta

Ashwagandha Arishta has these Actions in Common

Builds-stamina, Muscle-tonic, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen

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KapiKacchu

KapiKacchu has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Brain-tonic, Builds-semen, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine

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Belly breathing

Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Nervine, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina

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Impact of Almonds

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Almonds affect your temperature?

0
7
22
11
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your ear temperature?

4
34
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
37
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your skin?

0
3
3
0
35
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your tongue body?

9
3
1
28
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the swelling of your tongue body?

2
2
37
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your appetite/hunger?

10
24
3
3
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your digestion speed?

1
9
15
15
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

TOXINS

How did Almonds affect the amount of gas & bloating?

1
5
30
4
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your stool smell?

0
3
32
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

0
8
23
10
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
1
3
11
25
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your throat soreness?

5
32
4
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your urine smell?

0
2
33
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
3
32
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your sweat smell?

0
0
40
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your acne?

5
35
1
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your freckles/moles?

0
41
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
1
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
36
No Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
40
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

HYDRATION

How did Almonds affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
5
33
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the dryness of your skin?

3
17
21
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

3
34
4
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
5
32
4
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Almonds affect your ear pressure?

3
35
3
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your congestion?

8
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7
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Almonds affect your energy levels?

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7
14
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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your muscle tension?

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15
20
5
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your anxiety?

1
21
16
3
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the stillness of your tongue?

9
31
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

DIGESTION

How did Almonds affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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5
30
4
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your appetite/hunger?

10
24
3
3
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

0
8
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2
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Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your digestion speed?

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9
15
15
1
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

TONGUE

How did Almonds affect the stillness of your tongue?

9
31
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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8
23
10
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the cracks on your tongue?

0
5
32
4
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your tongue body?

9
3
1
28
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
1
3
11
25
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the swelling of your tongue body?

2
2
37
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

STOOL

How did Almonds affect your stool smell?

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3
32
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your stool consistency?

2
9
16
12
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your stool frequency/quantity?

2
10
19
9
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your stool color?

5
1
1
3
31
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your stool lightness?

0
9
25
6
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

URINE

How did Almonds affect your urine smell?

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2
33
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your urine lightness?

0
3
28
10
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
5
33
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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3
32
5
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your urine clarity?

5
34
2
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

SWEAT

How did Almonds affect your sweat smell?

0
0
40
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your sweat quantity?

0
1
37
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

SKIN

How did Almonds affect the dryness of your skin?

3
17
21
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your skin?

0
3
3
0
35
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your freckles/moles?

0
41
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your acne?

5
35
1
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

EYE

How did Almonds affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
40
1
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

3
34
4
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
1
0
0
4
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
36
No Change
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

ENT

How did Almonds affect your congestion?

8
26
7
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your ear pressure?

3
35
3
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your throat soreness?

5
32
4
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

10
28
3
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your ear temperature?

4
34
3
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

SYSTEMIC

How did Almonds affect your anxiety?

1
21
16
3
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your temperature?

0
7
22
11
1
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your energy levels?

0
7
14
20
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your muscle tension?

1
15
20
5
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

HEART

How did Almonds affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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4
35
2
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your heart rate?

0
4
34
3
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)

How did Almonds affect your heart rhythm?

1
36
4
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 41 Study ID:119 (2022-03-08 - 2023-03-20)


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Almond skins are brown because they contain tannins, an acidic and astringent substance that provokes Vata and Pitta. The cyanide in almond skins is toxic to the liver and starves the cells of oxygen (prana).

Skinned, the creamy, gentle, oily sweetness of almonds is wonderful for Vata in small amounts. But even skinned nuts can provoke Vata because their density makes them difficult to digest. Almonds are much easier to digest when soaked for thirty six hours first.

Oily nuts, when eaten in excess, stress the liver and may increase Pitta. Nuts, brown rice and other foods are also high in arginine, an amino acid that encourages proliferation of the virus that causes cold sores in infected indviduals.

- Ysha Oakes, Albuquerque, NM , 11-26-09 (Reply)
Sometimes I buy the almonds blanched. At my local supermarket, blanched almonds are actually cheaper than almonds with the skins. Pre soaking the skins and then rehydrating them greatly reduces the number of tannins, making them easier for Pitta Vata to digest. Almond butter usually contains the skins and can be aggravating for Pitta dosha.
Yes - toasting the almonds does destroy the tannins.
Almonds are generally ok unless there is a strong Kapha imbalance. They should be chewed carefully and ideally taken with spices like cinnamon, cayeene, and cumin. Yes, warm almond milke with turmeric, ginger and cardamom is generally safe for Kapha. We have a number of almond drinks on the website that are Kapha pacifying. Enjoy!
Some of the best info ever on almonds. Thank you... Carla :-)
- Lucart Lucart, Springfield, OR
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, 08-17-13 (Reply)
above almonds are marked as cold, in the text as heating. some other ayurvedic websites categorize them as hot and heating except one that states with skin as heating, pealed and soaked as cooling. can someone clarify that?
- Niklas Volkhardt, 34130 kassel, HESSEN
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, 08-22-17 (Reply)
Niklas, there is some debate about this, and depending how they are used. Ground skinned almonds topically are cooling (as is Almond Oil). Eaten, they heat up metabolism but are cooling in the GI. With skins, they are hot.
Thank You John for the information! Seems it needs further and more precise understanding. Logical and very interesting! Best wishes and regards!
- Niklas Volkhardt, 34130 kassel, HESSEN , 08-23-17 (Reply)

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