Rajasic

RAJASIC

Rajasic foods stimulate desire or nervous energy. Red meat, high protein food, garlic and onions stimulate desire. Rajasic foods include chili peppers, coffee, and anything that stimulates movement.

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Alcohol, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Beef, Beets, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Blue Cheese, Brussels sprouts, Cashews, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Cherry, Chicken Liver, Chipotle Chili, Coffee, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Oil, Corn Starch, Crystallized Ginger, Dill, Dulse, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Grits, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Horseradish, Jaggery, Jalapenos, Ketchup, Kombucha, Lamb's Quarters, Lard (pork fat), Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Masa, Miso, Molasses, Mustard, Mustard Oil, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil, Olives, Orange, Oregano, Paprika, Parmesan Cheese, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Pistachio, Pork, Radish (raw), Raspberry, Red Chilis, Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Sage, Sake, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut, Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Sour Cream, Soy Sauce, Spanish Black Radish, Strawberries, Tamari, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine, Tomato, Turnip, Turnip Greens, Walnuts, Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type), Yeast, Yerba Mate Blend

Alkalizing

ALKALIZING

An herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Apple Cider Vinegar, Apricot (fresh), Arugula, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Black Pepper, Black Salt (Kala Namak), Brussels sprouts, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Carob, Cashews, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cherry, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Currants (dried), Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Dill, Egg Yolk, Eggplant, Epazote, Fenugreek, Garlic, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos, Kombucha, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Orange, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Pineapple, Pomegranate Molasses, Radish (raw), Raspberry, Red Bell Pepper, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Sake, Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds, Spanish Black Radish, Star Anise, Stinging Nettles, Strawberries, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Tomato, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip, Turnip Greens, Umeboshi Plums, Vanilla Extract, Watercress, White Vinegar

Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Ajwain, Alcohol, Allspice, Anise, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Orange, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses, Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish, Star Anise, Stinging Nettles, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type)

Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anchovy, Anise, Arugula, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Black Salt (Kala Namak), Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Carob, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Daikon Radish, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Molasses, Mustard, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pineapple, Pomegranate Molasses, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses, Spirulina, Star Anise, Stinging Nettles, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Vanilla Extract, Watercress

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Arugula, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Black Salt (Kala Namak), Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Carob, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Daikon Radish, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish, Jalapenos, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pineapple, Pomegranate Molasses, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Star Anise, Strawberries, Tamarind, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Vanilla Extract, Wasabi

Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Apricot (fresh), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Cashews, Cheddar Cheese, Cherry, Chicken Liver, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Oil, Corn Starch, Currants (dried), Dulse, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Fenugreek, Feta Cheese, Grits, Honey, Jaggery, Kefir, Lamb, Lamb's Quarters, Lard (pork fat), Masa, Miso, Molasses, Mozarella Cheese, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Orange, Paw Paw, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Pistachio, Pomegranate Molasses, Pork, Prunes (dried), Rabbit, Raspberry, Romano Cheese, Rye, Safflower Oil, Saffron, Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Umeboshi Plums, Walnuts, Watercress

Spices

Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Black Salt (Kala Namak), Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Carob, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Chamomile, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pomegranate Molasses, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Star Anise, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Vanilla Extract

Earth

EARTH

Resembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.

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Anchovy, Apricot (fresh), Beef, Beets, Black Salt (Kala Namak), Blue Cheese, Buckwheat, Cashews, Celery Root, Cheddar Cheese, Cherry, Chicken Liver, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Oil, Corn Starch, Duck, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh), Grits, Jaggery, Kefir, Lamb, Masa, Molasses, Mozarella Cheese, Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Paw Paw, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Pomegranate Molasses, Pork, Rabbit, Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Romano Cheese, Safflower Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Sour Cream, Spanish Black Radish, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip, Walnuts

Air

AIR

Resembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.

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Allspice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Black Pepper, Black Tea, Brussels sprouts, Cardamom, Carob, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Currants (dried), Curry Powder, Daikon Radish, Dulse, Eggplant, Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Lamb's Quarters, Lemongrass, Mustard Seed, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Pineapple, Red Chilis, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Rye, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Sauerkraut, Scallions (Raw), Spirulina, Tamarind, Teff Grains, Tobacco / Nicotine, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip Greens, Walnuts, Watercress, White Vinegar

Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Jalapenos, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Scallions (Raw), Star Anise, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Alcohol, Apple Cider Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Daikon Radish, Dill, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Horseradish, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Parsnip, Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish, Tamarind, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Wasabi, White Vinegar

Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Beets, Black Tea, Brussels sprouts, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Celery Root, Cinnamon, Coffee, Crystallized Ginger, Daikon Radish, Dill, Fenugreek, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Marjoram, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Orange, Orange Zest, Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Sorghum Molasses, Tamarind, Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine, Yerba Mate Blend

Blood Mover

BLOOD-MOVER

Blood movers improve circulation through these mechanisms: Cardiac stimulation (usually pungents), vasodilation (usually aromatics), or blood thinning (usually bitters).

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Ajwain, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Stalk, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Daikon Radish, Dill, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh), Horseradish, Marjoram, Mustard Oil, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Oregano, Pineapple, Red Chilis, Red Onion (raw), Rosemary, Safflower, Safflower Oil, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Star Anise, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi

Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Ajwain, Alcohol, Allspice, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chives, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Dill, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard Oil, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Oregano, Red Onion (raw), Red Wine, Rosemary, Scallions (Raw), Star Anise, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Wasabi

Prana

PRANA

Prana is the Sanskrit word for vital life energy (Qi in Chinese Medicine, pneuma in Greek). Many herbs stimulate your energy, or improve the flow of prana through your body. Generally, prana needs to be increased in spring after a sleepy winter.

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Ajwain, Arugula, Basil, Brussels sprouts, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Stalk, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Dill, Dulse, Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Jalapenos, Lamb's Quarters, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Orange Zest, Parsley (Fresh), Sage, Seaweed (Hydrated), Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip Greens, Watercress, Yerba Mate Blend

Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Basil, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Daikon Radish, Epazote, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Horseradish, Jalapenos, Marjoram, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Oregano, Paprika, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary, Spanish Black Radish, Star Anise, Wasabi

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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Anise, Apple Cider Vinegar, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Daikon Radish, Dill, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Grapefruit, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Horseradish, Kombucha, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Radish (raw), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Sage, Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish, Tamarind, Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine, Wasabi, White Vinegar

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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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Basil, Cardamom, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Cloves, Cumin, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Ginger (Fresh), Hing (Asafoetida), Lemongrass, Marjoram, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Orange Zest, Oregano, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Star Anise, Thyme (fresh)

Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Basil, Beets, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Seed, Chamomile, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Cumin, Dill, Garlic, Ginger (Fresh), Hing (Asafoetida), Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Parsley (Fresh), Rosemary, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric

Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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Allspice, Basil, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Cumin, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh), Lemon, Mustard Seed, Red Onion (raw), Rosemary, Sage, Scallions (Raw), Thyme (fresh)

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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Alcohol, Allspice, Beets, Buckwheat, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Rosemary, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses

Hot

HOT

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

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Ajwain, Alcohol, Allspice, Anchovy, Apple Cider Vinegar, Apricot (fresh), Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beef, Beets, Black Pepper, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Caraway Seeds, Carob, Cashews, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Cherry, Chicken Liver, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Oil, Corn Starch, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Currants (dried), Curry Powder, Daikon Radish, Dill, Dulse, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Epazote, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Green Chilis, Grits, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Horseradish, Jaggery, Jalapenos, Ketchup, Kombucha, Lamb, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Masa, Miso, Molasses, Mustard, Mustard Oil, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Olives, Orange Zest, Oregano, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Paw Paw, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Pistachio, Prunes (dried), Radish (raw), Red Bell Pepper, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Rye, Safflower, Safflower Oil, Sage, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut, Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Spanish Black Radish, Spirulina, Star Anise, Stinging Nettles, Sun Dried Tomato, Tamarind, Tarragon, Teff Grains, Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine, Tobasco Sauce, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip, Turnip Greens, Walnuts, Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar, Yerba Mate Blend

Clear

CLEAR

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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Ajwain, Alcohol, Allspice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chipotle Chili, Cloves, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Daikon Radish, Dill, Epazote, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Horseradish, Jalapenos, Kombucha, Lemon, Miso, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Orange, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Prunes (dried), Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Sake, Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish, Spirulina, Tamarind, Tarragon, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type)

Easy

EASY

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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Ajwain, Alcohol, Allspice, Anise, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Cherry, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Cloves, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Epazote, Garlic, Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish, Jalapenos, Kombucha, Lemon, Miso, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Olives, Orange, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Paw Paw, Pickle (Cucumber), Pineapple, Raspberry, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Sake, Sauerkraut, Soy Sauce, Strawberries, Tamari, Thyme (fresh), Umeboshi Plums, Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type)

Liquefied

LIQUEFIED

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

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Alcohol, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Carob, Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Cherry, Coffee, Curry Leaves, Daikon Radish, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Grapefruit, Honey, Horseradish, Kombucha, Lemon, Marjoram, Nigella (black cumin), Orange, Orange Zest, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Pickle (Cucumber), Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Safflower, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Sauerkraut, Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish, Tamarind, Tarragon, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip, Turnip Greens, Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type)

Mobile

MOBILE

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

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Ajwain, Allspice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Black Tea, Brussels sprouts, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Chipotle Chili, Coffee, Crystallized Ginger, Daikon Radish, Dill, Fenugreek, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Horseradish, Jalapenos, Kombucha, Lamb's Quarters, Marjoram, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Orange, Orange Zest, Pineapple, Radish (raw), Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Seaweed (Hydrated), Sorghum Molasses, Spanish Black Radish, Spirulina, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip Greens, Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar, Yerba Mate Blend

Dry

DRY

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

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Anchovy, Arugula, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Tea, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Cardamom, Cashews, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Powder, Daikon Radish, Dill, Fenugreek, Ginger (Dried), Grits, Hing (Asafoetida), Honey, Lemongrass, Masa, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Oregano, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Prunes (dried), Rye, Safflower, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Stinging Nettles, Sun Dried Tomato, Tarragon, Teff Grains, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Walnuts, Watercress, White Wine (Dry type), Yerba Mate Blend

Light

LIGHT

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Arugula, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chipotle Chili, Cinnamon, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Powder, Dill, Epazote, Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Honey, Horseradish, Jalapenos, Kombucha, Lemon, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Paprika, Parsley (Fresh), Red Bell Pepper, Red Chilis, Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Red Wine Vinegar, Saffron, Sassafras Leaf, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Strawberries, Tobacco / Nicotine, Tobasco Sauce, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Wasabi, Watercress, White Vinegar

Heavy

HEAVY

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

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Beef, Blue Cheese, Cashews, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Liver, Corn Oil, Duck, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Garlic, Kefir, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Mozarella Cheese, Mustard Oil, Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Paw Paw, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Pork, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Safflower Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sour Cream, Tamarind, Walnuts

Difficult

DIFFICULT

Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.

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Beef, Blue Cheese, Brussels sprouts, Cashews, Cheddar Cheese, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Duck, Egg Yolk, Feta Cheese, Grits, Lard (pork fat), Masa, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pistachio, Pork, Rabbit, Radish (raw), Romano Cheese, Rye, Spanish Black Radish, Spirulina, Sun Dried Tomato, Tomato, Walnuts

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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Beef, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Liver, Corn Oil, Duck, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Lard (pork fat), Mozarella Cheese, Mustard Oil, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Pork, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Safflower Oil, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sour Cream, Walnuts

Gooey

GOOEY

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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Beef, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cinnamon, Duck, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Jaggery, Kefir, Mozarella Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Rabbit, Romano Cheese, Seaweed (Hydrated), Shrimp, Sour Cream

Toxic

TOXIC

A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.

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Alcohol, Coffee, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Red Wine, Tobacco / Nicotine, White Wine (Dry type)

Cold

COLD

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

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Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberries

Pungent

PUNGENT

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Balsamic Vinegar, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Buckwheat, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chipotle Chili, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coriander Seed, Crystallized Ginger, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Curry Powder, Daikon Radish, Dill, Epazote, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic (raw), Garlic Mustard, Ginger (Dried), Ginger (Fresh), Green Chilis, Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish, Jalapenos, Ketchup, Marjoram, Mustard, Mustard Oil, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Orange, Orange Zest, Paprika, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Pineapple, Radish (raw), Red Bell Pepper, Red Chilis, Red Onion (raw), Red Pepper Flakes (Chili), Rosemary, Rye, Safflower, Saffron, Sage, Salt (Mineral Salt), Scallions (Raw), Sesame Oil, Spanish Black Radish, Star Anise, Sun Dried Tomato, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh), Tobacco / Nicotine, Tobasco Sauce, Tomato, Turnip Greens, Wasabi, Watercress

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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Ajwain, Allspice, Arugula, Basil, Bay Leaf, Beets, Brussels sprouts, Caraway Seeds, Carob, Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Cloves, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Cumin, Curry Leaves, Dill, Dulse, Eggplant, Fenugreek, Garlic, Garlic Mustard, Grapefruit, Hing (Asafoetida), Horseradish, Jaggery, Lamb's Quarters, Lemon, Marjoram, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Olive Oil, Orange Zest, Parsley (Dried), Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Radish (raw), Red Bell Pepper, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Rye, Safflower, Sage, Scallions (Raw), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sorghum Molasses, Spanish Black Radish, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Tarragon, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), Turnip, Turnip Greens, Wasabi, Watercress

Sweet

SWEET

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

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Anchovy, Apricot (fresh), Beef, Beets, Buckwheat, Cashews, Celery Root, Cherry, Chicken Liver, Cinnamon, Corn, Corn Flour, Corn Meal, Corn Starch, Cranberry, Currants (dried), Duck, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Garlic, Grapefruit, Grits, Honey, Jaggery, Ketchup, Lamb, Masa, Molasses, Orange, Parsnip, Paw Paw, Pecans, Pineapple, Pomegranate Molasses, Pork, Prunes (dried), Rabbit, Raspberry, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion (raw), Red Wine, Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Strawberries, Tamarind, Tomato, Umeboshi Plums

Sour

SOUR

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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Alcohol, Apple Cider Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Feta Cheese, Fish Sauce, Grapefruit, Jaggery, Kefir, Ketchup, Kombucha, Lemon, Miso, Molasses, Mozarella Cheese, Olives, Orange, Parmesan Cheese, Pickle (Cucumber), Pineapple, Pomegranate Molasses, Raspberry, Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Romano Cheese, Sake, Sassafras Leaf, Sauerkraut, Sorghum Molasses, Sour Cream, Strawberries, Tamarind, Tomato, Umeboshi Plums, White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type), Yeast

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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Ajwain, Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bay Leaf, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Celery Root, Celery Seed, Celery Stalk, Chamomile, Chives, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Coriander Seed, Cumin, Curry Powder, Dill, Epazote, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh), Hing (Asafoetida), Lemongrass, Marjoram, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Orange Zest, Oregano, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Star Anise, Tarragon, Thyme (fresh)

Astringent

ASTRINGENT

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

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Allspice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Apricot (fresh), Bay Leaf, Beets, Black Tea, Buckwheat, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Fenugreek, Honey, Lamb's Quarters, Lemon, Nutmeg, Raspberry, Red Wine, Red Wine Vinegar, Rosemary, Saffron, Sage, Sassafras Leaf, Stinging Nettles, Strawberries, Tamarind, Thyme (fresh), Turnip, Walnuts, Watercress, White Vinegar, White Wine (Dry type)

Salty

SALTY

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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Anchovy, Black Salt (Kala Namak), Blue Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Dulse, Egg Yolk, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Ketchup, Lamb's Quarters, Miso, Mozarella Cheese, Olives, Parmesan Cheese, Pork, Romano Cheese, Salt (Mineral Salt), Seaweed (Hydrated), Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Soy Sauce, Spirulina, Stinging Nettles, Tamari

Acrid

ACRID

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

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Ajwain, Allspice, Cloves, Coffee, Daikon Radish, Garlic (raw), Horseradish, Molasses, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Radish (raw), Scallions (Raw), Sorghum Molasses, Tobacco / Nicotine, Turnip Greens, Wasabi

Crunchy

CRUNCHY

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

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Cashews, Celery Stalk, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Pineapple, Pistachio, Scallions (Raw), Sesame Seeds, Walnuts

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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Buckwheat, Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Daikon Radish, Parsnip, Prunes (dried), Radish (raw), Spanish Black Radish, Turnip

Musky

MUSKY

Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.

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Garlic (raw), Lamb

Resinous

RESINOUS

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

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Rosemary

Heart Circulation Blood

Bay Leaf, Beets, Buckwheat, Cashews, Cherry, Cinnamon, Coffee, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Currants (dried), Garlic, Garlic (raw), Grapefruit, Lamb, Mustard Seed, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Raspberry, Red Onion (raw), Rosemary, Safflower, Scallions (Raw), Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Respiratory Health

Anise, Basil, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cayenne Pepper, Cinnamon, Daikon Radish, Dill, Garlic (raw), Ginger (Fresh), Honey, Horseradish, Mustard Seed, Radish (raw), Red Onion (raw), Rosemary, Scallions (Raw), Spanish Black Radish, Star Anise, Thyme (fresh), Turmeric, Wasabi

Digestion

Bay Leaf, Beef, Caraway Seeds, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves, Dill, Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Mustard Seed, Pineapple, Rosemary, Sassafras Leaf, Scallions (Raw), Sesame Seeds, Strawberries

Energy Vitality

ENERGY-VITALITY

Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.

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Beef, Buckwheat, Caraway Seeds, Ginger (Fresh), Grapefruit, Honey, Lamb, Mustard Seed, Pineapple, Sage, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp

Bowel Poop Elimination

Beets, Black Tea, Buckwheat, Coffee, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Honey, Lemon, Nutmeg, Prunes (dried), Salt (Mineral Salt), Tamarind

Liver Gallbladder

Apple Cider Vinegar, Beef, Beets, Cashews, Grapefruit, Red Wine Vinegar, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh), White Vinegar

Cleanse And Detox

Beets, Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Daikon Radish, Dill, Grapefruit, Parsley (Fresh), Parsnip, Scallions (Raw)

Bone Joint

Blue Cheese, Cashews, Cheddar Cheese, Feta Cheese, Mustard Seed, Parmesan Cheese, Romano Cheese, Sesame Seeds, Sour Cream

Weight Loss

Brussels sprouts, Buckwheat, Celery Root, Coffee, Grapefruit, Honey, Orange, Parsley (Fresh), Sassafras Leaf

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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Lemon, Mustard Seed, Saffron, Sesame Oil, Strawberries, Turmeric, Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Kidney Bladder Urinary

Celery Root, Celery Stalk, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Parsley (Fresh), Stinging Nettles

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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Buckwheat, Fenugreek, Ginger (Fresh), Turmeric

Muscle Health

Beef, Buckwheat, Lamb, Shrimp

Mind Stress Sleep

Alcohol, Coffee

Womens Health

Parsley (Fresh), Safflower

Immune System

Scallions (Raw)

Male Health

Lamb

Reproductive Health

Parsley (Fresh)

Snack Dessert

Apricot (fresh), Celery Stalk, Cherry, Cranberry, Cranberry Juice, Currants (dried), Grapefruit, Lemon, Olives, Orange, Paw Paw, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pineapple, Prunes (dried), Raspberry, Strawberries, Tamarind

Drink

Alcohol, Coffee, Cranberry Juice, Kefir, Kombucha, Pineapple, Red Wine, Sake, White Wine (Dry type), Yerba Mate Blend

Lunch Dinner

Anchovy, Celery Root, Daikon Radish, Egg Yolk, Eggplant, Lamb, Parsnip, Shrimp, Stinging Nettles

Hors Doeuvres

Anchovy, Cranberry, Olives, Scallions (Raw), Shrimp

Breakfast

Apricot (fresh), Cranberry, Egg Yolk, Grapefruit

Autumn Winter

Alcohol, Allspice, Anchovy, Bay Leaf, Beef, Beets, Black Pepper, Blue Cheese, Buckwheat, Cashews, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Liver, Cinnamon, Cloves, Coffee, Cranberry, Crystallized Ginger, Duck, Egg Yolk, Eggplant, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Fish Sauce, Garlic, Ginger (Dried), Hing (Asafoetida), Kefir, Lamb, Lard (pork fat), Lemon, Miso, Molasses, Mozarella Cheese, Mustard Oil, Mustard Powder, Mustard Seed, Nigella (black cumin), Nutmeg, Olive Oil, Olives, Orange Zest, Parmesan Cheese, Parsnip, Peanut Butter, Peanuts, Pecans, Pickle (Cucumber), Pine Nuts, Pistachio, Pork, Prunes (dried), Rabbit, Red Wine, Romano Cheese, Rosemary, Rutabaga, Safflower, Sake, Salt (Mineral Salt), Sauerkraut, Sesame Oil, Sesame Seeds, Shrimp, Sorghum Molasses, Sour Cream, Soy Sauce, Star Anise, Stinging Nettles, Sun Dried Tomato, Tamari, Teff Grains, Turmeric, Vanilla Extract, Walnuts, White Wine (Dry type)