Blood-plasma-lymph (Rasa Dhatu / Vaha srotas, Lasika) Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective

INGREDIENTS WITH BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH QUALITY

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Fromage Frais

Grape Seed Oil

Hickory Nuts

Ice cream

Kamut

Quark

Rice Bran

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
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Acorn , Agave Nectar , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Barley , Basmati Rice , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Chickweed , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Cucumber , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Grape Seed Oil , Grits , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Jaggery , Macadamia Nuts , Maple Syrup , Masa , Milk , Millet , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Papaya , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Poha , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Potato Starch , Puffed Rice , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Romano Cheese , Rye , Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tapioca , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice , Yogurt

Ojas
OJAS
Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.
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Acorn , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Barley , Basmati Rice , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Cucumber , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Grape Seed Oil , Grits , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Jaggery , Macadamia Nuts , Maple Syrup , Masa , Milk , Millet , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Papaya , Pasta , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Poha , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Potato Starch , Puffed Rice , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Romano Cheese , Rye , Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Summer Squash , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tapioca , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice , Yogurt

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
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Acorn , Agave Nectar , Almond Butter , Almonds , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Barley , Blue Cheese , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Chia Seeds , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Grits , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Jaggery , Macadamia Nuts , Masa , Milk , Millet , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Poha , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Potato Starch , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Romano Cheese , Seitan (wheat meat), Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sorghum Flour , Sour Cream , Spelt Flour , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tapioca , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice , Yogurt

Satisfies Stomach
SATISFIES-STOMACH
Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
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Almond Butter , Almonds , Amaranth , Barley , Basmati Rice , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Coconut Milk , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Feta Cheese , Grits , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Macadamia Nuts , Masa , Milk , Millet , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Quinoa , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Rye , Sesame Seeds , Sorghum Flour , Sour Cream , Spelt Flour , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tapioca , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour

White

Almond Milk , Amaranth , Barley , Basmati Rice , Blue Cheese , Buffalo Milk , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Daikon Radish , Feta Cheese , Fromage Frais, Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Millet , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pine Nuts , Poha , Popcorn , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Potato Starch , Puffed Rice , Quark, Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Bran, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Sesame Seeds , Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tapioca , Tofu , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Wild Rice , Yogurt

Allergens

Acorn , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Barley , Blue Cheese , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cashews , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Grits , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Macadamia Nuts , Masa , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Popcorn , Romano Cheese , Rye , Seitan (wheat meat), Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Spelt Flour , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Yogurt

Fat
FAT
Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).
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Acorn , Almond Butter , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Fromage Frais, Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Green Tea , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Ice cream, Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Walnuts , Whey , Yogurt

Acidifying
ACIDIFYING
An herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.
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Amaranth , Barley , Basmati Rice , Blue Cheese , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Butter (salted), Cheddar Cheese , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Dates (dried), Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Grape Seed Oil , Grits , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Ice cream, Maple Syrup , Masa , Milk , Millet , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Popped Amaranth , Romano Cheese , Rye , Seitan (wheat meat), Spelt Flour , Tapioca , Teff Grains , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Yogurt

Sattvic
SATTVIC
Sattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.
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Almond Milk , Almonds , Apple (cooked), Barley , Basmati Rice , Bottle Gourd , Buffalo Milk , Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Chickweed , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Cottage Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Green Tea , Homemade Yogurt , Jaggery , Maple Syrup , Milk , Millet , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Papaya , Parsley (Fresh), Pistachio , Puffed Rice , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Sesame Seeds , Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Summer Squash , Sunflower Seeds , Tapioca , Whey , Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice

Fats

Acorn , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Chia Seeds , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Grape Seed Oil , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pumpkin Seeds , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Walnuts

Carbohydrate

Amaranth , Barley , Basmati Rice , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Cassava Root / Yuca , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cream of Wheat , Grits , Kamut, Masa , Millet , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Pasta , Poha , Popcorn , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Potato Starch , Puffed Rice , Quark, Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Bran, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Rye , Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Tapioca , Teff Grains , Wheat Bran , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
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Agave Nectar , Almond Milk , Apple (cooked), Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cucumber , Feta Cheese , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Grape Seed Oil , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Maple Syrup , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Milk , Paneer , Papaya , Parmesan Cheese , Rice Milk , Romano Cheese , Sour Cream , Summer Squash , Tahini , Yogurt

Grains

Amaranth , Barley , Basmati Rice , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cream of Wheat , Grits , Kamut, Masa , Millet , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Pasta , Poha , Popcorn , Popped Amaranth , Puffed Rice , Quark, Quinoa , Rice Bran, Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Rye , Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Tapioca , Teff Grains , Wheat Bran , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice

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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Almonds , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca , Coconut Water , Hemp Seed , Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Popped Amaranth , Sesame Seeds , Spelt Flour , Summer Squash , Tahini , Tofu

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
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Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickweed , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Oil , Cucumber , Daikon Radish , Flax Seed , Green Tea , Papaya , Quinoa , Sorghum Flour , Tofu

Refrigerant
REFRIGERANT
An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.
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Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickweed , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Cucumber

Inward
INWARD
Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.
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Apple (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca , Coconut Water , Hemp Seed , Milk , Spelt Flour , Tofu

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
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Amaranth , Butternut Squash , Chickweed , Dates (dried), Jaggery , Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth

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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Pumpkin Seeds , Tahini

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
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Cassava Root / Yuca , Daikon Radish

Antibacterial
ANTIBACTERIAL
Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
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Green Tea

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

Immune Stimulant
IMMUNE-STIMULANT
Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
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Daikon Radish

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
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Acorn , Agave Nectar , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Basmati Rice , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Feta Cheese , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Macadamia Nuts , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Papaya , Parmesan Cheese , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Potato , Raw Sugar , Rice Flour , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Romano Cheese , Seitan (wheat meat), Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sour Cream , Spelt Flour , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Yogurt

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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Agave Nectar , Almond Milk , Almonds , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Basmati Rice , Bottle Gourd , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Butternut Squash , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickweed , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Cucumber , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Ghee , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Milk , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Poha , Potato , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Seitan (wheat meat), Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Stevia , Summer Squash , Tapioca , Tofu , White Flour (wheat), Wild Rice

Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
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Acorn , Blue Cheese , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Cashews , Cheddar Cheese , Coconut Milk , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Grits , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hickory Nuts , Macadamia Nuts , Masa , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Bran , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pistachio , Popcorn , Rice Flour , Romano Cheese , Rye , Seitan (wheat meat), Skim Milk Powder , Tahini , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice

Oily
OILY
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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Almond Butter , Almonds , Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Brazil Nut , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Cacao Butter , Cheddar Cheese , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Macadamia Nuts , Mozarella Cheese , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds , Sour Cream , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Walnuts

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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Agave Nectar , Barley , Blue Cheese , Bottle Gourd , Buffalo Milk , Buttermilk , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Chia Seeds , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Jaggery , Maple Syrup , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pasta , Potato Starch , Raw Sugar , Romano Cheese , Seitan (wheat meat), Skim Milk Powder , Sorghum Flour , Sour Cream , Spelt Flour , Tapioca , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Yogurt

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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Amaranth , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Buckwheat , Buttermilk , Cashews , Chickweed , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Daikon Radish , Dates (dried), Green Tea , Grits , Macadamia Nuts , Masa , Millet , Parsley (Fresh), Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Poha , Popcorn , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Puffed Rice , Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Rice Flour , Rye , Teff Grains , Tofu , Walnuts , Whey

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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Acorn , Buckwheat , Cashews , Chestnuts , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Daikon Radish , Grits , Hazelnut , Jaggery , Masa , Millet , Papaya , Parsley (Fresh), Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Rye , Sesame Seeds , Tahini , Teff Grains , Walnuts

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
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Almond Milk , Apple (cooked), Barley , Basmati Rice , Bone Broth , Butternut Squash , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Ghee , Goat Milk , Hemp Seed , Millet , Oats / Oatmeal , Papaya , Parsley (Fresh), Poha , Puffed Rice , Quinoa , Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Summer Squash , Sunflower Seeds , Tapioca

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
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Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Chickweed , Green Tea , Millet , Parsley (Fresh), Popcorn , Popped Amaranth , Puffed Rice , Quinoa , Rice Cakes / Puffed Rice , Sorghum Flour , Stevia

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Bottle Gourd , Buckwheat , Chickweed , Cucumber , Daikon Radish , Green Tea , Parsley (Fresh), Summer Squash

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Apple (cooked), Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Chickweed , Cucumber , Daikon Radish , Green Tea , Parsley (Fresh), Stevia

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
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Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Chickweed , Daikon Radish , Green Tea , Raw Sugar , Stevia

Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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Agave Nectar , Cassava Root / Yuca , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Seitan (wheat meat), White Flour (wheat)

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Agave Nectar , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Barley , Basmati Rice , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chestnuts , Chia Seeds , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Coconut Water , Condensed Milk , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Cream of Wheat , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Ghee , Goat Milk , Grits , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Jaggery , Macadamia Nuts , Maple Syrup , Masa , Milk , Millet , Oat Flour , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Papaya , Pasta , Pecans , Poha , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Potato Starch , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Sesame Seeds , Skim Milk Powder , Sorghum Flour , Spelt Flour , Stevia , Summer Squash , Tahini , Tapioca , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice

Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
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Acorn , Almonds , Brazil Nut , Cashews , Chestnuts , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Flax Seed , Hazelnut , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Macadamia Nuts , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Pumpkin Seeds , Sesame Seeds , Sunflower Seeds , Walnuts

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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Acorn , Amaranth , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Buckwheat , Buttermilk , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chestnuts , Green Tea , Millet , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Sorghum Flour , Stevia , Tofu , Walnuts , Whey

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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Acorn , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Buckwheat , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickweed , Daikon Radish , Ghee , Green Tea , Milk , Millet , Oats / Oatmeal , Summer Squash , Tofu

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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Apple (cooked), Blue Cheese , Buttermilk , Cheddar Cheese , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Goat Cheese , Jaggery , Mozarella Cheese , Parmesan Cheese , Romano Cheese , Sour Cream , Yogurt

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.
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Acorn , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chickweed , Cucumber , Green Tea , Jaggery , Parsley (Fresh), Pumpkin Seeds , Rye , Sorghum Flour , Stevia

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Blue Cheese , Bone Marrow / Fat , Cheddar Cheese , Chickweed , Feta Cheese , Mozarella Cheese , Parmesan Cheese , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat , Daikon Radish , Parsley (Fresh), Rye

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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Green Tea

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Daikon Radish

Bone Joint

Blue Cheese , Buffalo Milk , Buttermilk , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Feta Cheese , Fromage Frais, Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Heavy Cream , Milk , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Romano Cheese , Sesame Seeds , Sour Cream , Tahini , Tofu , Whey , Yogurt

Bowel Poop Elimination

Acorn , Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Buckwheat , Cassava Root / Yuca , Chia Seeds , Dates (dried), Flax Seed , Ghee , Hemp Seed , Millet , Oats / Oatmeal , Popped Amaranth , Wheat Bran

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Amaranth , Buckwheat , Chestnuts , Green Tea , Milk , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Quinoa , Sesame Seeds , Stevia , Yogurt

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Barley , Chestnuts , Chickweed , Cucumber , Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa , Sorghum Flour , Tofu

Cleanse And Detox

Amaranth , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Buckwheat , Cucumber , Daikon Radish , Parsley (Fresh), Popped Amaranth

Mind Stress Sleep

Almonds , Cassava Root / Yuca , Hemp Seed , Milk , Stevia , Sunflower Seeds , Yogurt

Heart Circulation Blood

Almonds , Buckwheat , Cashews , Green Tea , Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa , Sunflower Seeds

Muscle Health

Almonds , Amaranth , Buckwheat , Milk , Popped Amaranth , Quinoa

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Buckwheat , Green Tea , Summer Squash , Tofu , Yogurt

Weight Loss

Buckwheat , Green Tea , Parsley (Fresh), Quinoa , Stevia

Reproductive Health

Almonds , Papaya , Parsley (Fresh), Tofu

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Coconut Oil , Cucumber , Sorghum Flour , Tofu

Liver Gallbladder

Apple (cooked), Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Cashews

Digestion

Almonds , Apple (cooked), Sesame Seeds

Womens Health

Papaya , Parsley (Fresh), Tofu

Respiratory Health

Daikon Radish

Snack Dessert

Apple (cooked), Cassava Root / Yuca , Cottage Cheese , Cucumber , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Homemade Yogurt , Papaya , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Stevia , Sunflower Seeds , Tapioca , Yogurt

Drink

Almond Milk , Buffalo Milk , Buttermilk , Coconut Water , Goat Milk , Green Tea , Milk , Oat Milk , Rice Milk , Stevia , Whey

Lunch Dinner

Amaranth , Bottle Gourd , Cassava Root / Yuca , Daikon Radish , Oats / Oatmeal , Popped Amaranth , Potato , Quinoa , Tofu

Breakfast

Amaranth , Apple (cooked), Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Oats / Oatmeal , Popped Amaranth , Quinoa

Hors Doeuvres

Cassava Root / Yuca , Cucumber , Dates (dried)

Autumn Winter

Acorn , Agave Nectar , Almond Butter , Almond Milk , Almonds , Apple (cooked), Blue Cheese , Bone Broth , Bone Marrow / Fat , Bottle Gourd , Brazil Nut , Brown Rice , Buckwheat , Buffalo Milk , Butter (salted), Butter (unsalted), Buttermilk , Butternut Squash , Cacao Butter , Cashews , Cassava Root / Yuca , Cheddar Cheese , Chestnuts , Chia Seeds , Coconut Butter , Coconut Cream , Coconut Flakes , Coconut Milk , Coconut Oil , Condensed Milk , Cottage Cheese , Cream Cheese , Cream of Wheat , Dates (dried), Dates (soaked), Feta Cheese , Flax Seed , Ghee , Goat Cheese , Goat Milk , Hazelnut , Heavy Cream , Hemp Seed , Hickory Nuts , Homemade Yogurt , Kamut, Macadamia Nuts , Maple Syrup , Milk , Mozarella Cheese , Oat Milk , Oats / Oatmeal , Paneer , Parmesan Cheese , Pasta , Peanut Butter , Peanuts , Pecans , Pine Nuts , Pistachio , Potato , Potato Starch , Quark, Romano Cheese , Seitan (wheat meat), Sesame Seeds , Sour Cream , Spelt Flour , Sunflower Seeds , Tahini , Tapioca , Teff Grains , Tofu , Walnuts , Wheat Bran , Whey , White Flour (wheat), Whole Wheat Flour , Wild Rice , Yogurt

Summer

Amaranth , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Basmati Rice , Coconut Milk , Coconut Water , Cucumber , Jaggery , Millet , Oat Bran , Oat Flour , Papaya , Poha , Popped Amaranth , Quinoa , Raw Sugar , Rice Flour , Rice Milk , Risotto / Arborio Rice , Skim Milk Powder , Sorghum Flour , Summer Squash

Spring

Amaranth , Artichoke , Artichoke Hearts , Barley , Chickweed , Corn , Corn Flour , Corn Meal , Corn Starch , Daikon Radish , Green Tea , Grits , Masa , Parsley (Fresh), Popcorn , Popped Amaranth , Puffed Rice , Pumpkin Seeds , Quinoa , Rye

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HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH QUALITY

View By: Dosha Herbal Action Biocharacteristics (energetics) Taste System

Reduces

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic

Reduces

Black Cohosh

Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic

Licorice Ghee (9oz)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Shea Butter

Vidari

Reduces

Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

Reduces

Goldenseal

Kutaja Bark

Witch Hazel

Reduces

Echinacea

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Sinus Rinse

Incomplete

Red Peony

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sinus Rinse , Witch Hazel

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.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sinus Rinse

Antibacterial
ANTIBACTERIAL
Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sinus Rinse , Witch Hazel

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Refrigerant
REFRIGERANT
An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.
SEE ALL 'REFRIGERANT' FOODS / HERBS

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Peony, Witch Hazel

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sinus Rinse , Vidari

Inward
INWARD
Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.
SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Downward
DOWNWARD
Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.
SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Immune Stimulant
IMMUNE-STIMULANT
Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sinus Rinse

Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Sinus Rinse

Ojas
OJAS
Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.
SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Echinacea , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Black Cohosh , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Fat
FAT
Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).
SEE ALL 'FAT' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shea Butter

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Shea Butter , Vidari

White

Vidari

Fats

Shea Butter

Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Kutaja Bark , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Peony, Vidari , Witch Hazel

Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Kutaja Bark , Sinus Rinse , Witch Hazel

Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark , Sinus Rinse

Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark , Witch Hazel

Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shea Butter

Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Echinacea , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Sinus Rinse

Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Sinus Rinse

Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark

Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Goldenseal

Oily
OILY
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.
SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

Shea Butter

Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Black Cohosh , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Shea Butter , Vidari

Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.
SEE ALL 'BITTER' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Echinacea , Goldenseal , Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Kutaja Bark , Red Peony, Sinus Rinse

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.
SEE ALL 'AROMATIC' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Sinus Rinse , Witch Hazel

Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
SEE ALL 'PUNGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Sinus Rinse

Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark , Witch Hazel

Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
SEE ALL 'ACRID' FOODS / HERBS

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Echinacea , Sinus Rinse

Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
SEE ALL 'SALTY' FOODS / HERBS

Black Cohosh , Echinacea

Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
SEE ALL 'SOUR' FOODS / HERBS

Red Peony, Witch Hazel

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.
SEE ALL 'BLAND' FOODS / HERBS

Vidari

Respiratory Health

Echinacea , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink , Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sinus Rinse

Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
SEE ALL 'ENERGY-VITALITY' FOODS / HERBS

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Vidari

Liver Gallbladder

Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Red Peony, Vidari

Immune System

Echinacea , Goldenseal , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Digestion

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Kutaja Bark

Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-AGING' FOODS / HERBS

Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi), Shea Butter

Reproductive Health

Black Cohosh , Red Peony, Vidari

Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
SEE ALL 'SKIN-CARE' FOODS / HERBS

Bringrajasava- Hair Tonic , Shea Butter , Witch Hazel

Heart Circulation Blood

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Mind Stress Sleep

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Cleanse And Detox

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Weight Loss

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Womens Health

Black Cohosh

Bowel Poop Elimination

Abhayrishta- Colon Tonic

Blood-plasma-lymph (Rasa Dhatu / Vaha srotas, Lasika) - Foods & Herbs ListCLASSIFICATION OF FOOD, HERBS, & LIFESTYLE

AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

INGREDIENTS WITH BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH QUALITY

Aggravates

Neutral (Tridoshic)

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Reduces

Incomplete

Nutritive NUTRITIVE An herb that is strengthening and nourishing. SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

NUTRITIVE

Ojas OJAS Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness. SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

OJAS

Earth EARTH Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard. SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

EARTH

Satisfies Stomach SATISFIES-STOMACH Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach. SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Fat FAT Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil). SEE ALL 'FAT' FOODS / HERBS

FAT

Acidifying ACIDIFYING An herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry. SEE ALL 'ACIDIFYING' FOODS / HERBS

ACIDIFYING

Sattvic SATTVIC Sattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness. SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

SATTVIC

Water WATER Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool. SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

WATER

Downward DOWNWARD Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles. SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

DOWNWARD

Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Refrigerant REFRIGERANT An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions. SEE ALL 'REFRIGERANT' FOODS / HERBS

REFRIGERANT

Inward INWARD Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down. SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

INWARD

Alterative ALTERATIVE Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter. SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

ALTERATIVE

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. SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIMICROBIAL

Expectorant EXPECTORANT Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract. SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

EXPECTORANT

Antibacterial ANTIBACTERIAL Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth. SEE ALL 'ANTIBACTERIAL' FOODS / HERBS

ANTIBACTERIAL

Diaphoretic DIAPHORETIC An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin. SEE ALL 'DIAPHORETIC' FOODS / HERBS

DIAPHORETIC

Immune Stimulant IMMUNE-STIMULANT Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu. SEE ALL 'IMMUNE-STIMULANT' FOODS / HERBS

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Heavy HEAVY Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight. SEE ALL 'HEAVY' FOODS / HERBS

HEAVY

Cold COLD Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. SEE ALL 'COLD' FOODS / HERBS

COLD

Difficult DIFFICULT Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. SEE ALL 'DIFFICULT' FOODS / HERBS

DIFFICULT

Oily OILY 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. SEE ALL 'OILY' FOODS / HERBS

OILY

Gooey GOOEY Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion. SEE ALL 'GOOEY' FOODS / HERBS

GOOEY

Dry DRY Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. SEE ALL 'DRY' FOODS / HERBS

DRY

Hot HOT Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. SEE ALL 'HOT' FOODS / HERBS

HOT

Easy EASY Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. SEE ALL 'EASY' FOODS / HERBS

EASY

Light LIGHT Lightness is identified by reduced weight. SEE ALL 'LIGHT' FOODS / HERBS

LIGHT

Liquefied LIQUEFIED Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs. SEE ALL 'LIQUEFIED' FOODS / HERBS

LIQUEFIED

Clear CLEAR Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. SEE ALL 'CLEAR' FOODS / HERBS

CLEAR

Mobile MOBILE Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. SEE ALL 'MOBILE' FOODS / HERBS

MOBILE

Toxic TOXIC A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body. SEE ALL 'TOXIC' FOODS / HERBS

TOXIC

Sweet SWEET Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats. SEE ALL 'SWEET' FOODS / HERBS

SWEET

Crunchy CRUNCHY Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation. SEE ALL 'CRUNCHY' FOODS / HERBS

CRUNCHY

Astringent ASTRINGENT Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. SEE ALL 'ASTRINGENT' FOODS / HERBS

ASTRINGENT

Nutritive
NUTRITIVE
An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.
SEE ALL 'NUTRITIVE' FOODS / HERBS

Ojas
OJAS
Ojas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.
SEE ALL 'OJAS' FOODS / HERBS

Earth
EARTH
Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.
SEE ALL 'EARTH' FOODS / HERBS

Satisfies Stomach
SATISFIES-STOMACH
Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.
SEE ALL 'SATISFIES-STOMACH' FOODS / HERBS

Fat
FAT
Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).
SEE ALL 'FAT' FOODS / HERBS

Acidifying
ACIDIFYING
An herb that creates an acidic pH in the blood chemistry.
SEE ALL 'ACIDIFYING' FOODS / HERBS

Sattvic
SATTVIC
Sattvic foods promote awareness and a refreshed mind by nourishing the body without taxing digestion. Sattvic foods do not stimulate desire or nervous energy. They create clarity instead of drowsiness or heaviness.
SEE ALL 'SATTVIC' FOODS / HERBS

Water
WATER
Resembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.
SEE ALL 'WATER' FOODS / HERBS

Downward
DOWNWARD
Downward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.
SEE ALL 'DOWNWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS

Refrigerant
REFRIGERANT
An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.
SEE ALL 'REFRIGERANT' FOODS / HERBS

Inward
INWARD
Inward moving substances promote introspection, self reflection, stillness, or slow the system down.
SEE ALL 'INWARD' FOODS / HERBS

Alterative
ALTERATIVE
Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.
SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS

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.
SEE ALL 'ANTIMICROBIAL' FOODS / HERBS

Expectorant
EXPECTORANT
Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.
SEE ALL 'EXPECTORANT' FOODS / HERBS

Antibacterial
ANTIBACTERIAL
Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.
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Diaphoretic
DIAPHORETIC
An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.
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Immune Stimulant
IMMUNE-STIMULANT
Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
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Heavy
HEAVY
Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.
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Cold
COLD
Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.
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Difficult
DIFFICULT
Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.
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Oily
OILY
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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Gooey
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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Dry
DRY
Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.
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Hot
HOT
Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.
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Easy
EASY
Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.
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Light
LIGHT
Lightness is identified by reduced weight.
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Liquefied
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Clear
CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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Mobile
MOBILE
Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.
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Toxic
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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Sweet
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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Crunchy
CRUNCHY
Makes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.
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Astringent
ASTRINGENT
Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.
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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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Sour
SOUR
Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.
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Bitter
BITTER
Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.
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Salty
SALTY
Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.
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Pungent
PUNGENT
Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.
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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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Acrid
ACRID
Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
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Energy Vitality
ENERGY-VITALITY
Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.
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Anti Aging
ANTI-AGING
Geriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.
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Skin Care
SKIN-CARE
Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).
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Anti Inflammatory
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.
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