Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON IMMUNE-STIMULANTStimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.INGREDIENTS WITH IMMUNE-STIMULANT QUALITY
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Basil, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Flower / Bee Pollen, Nigella (black cumin), Portobello Mushroom, Sage, Shiitake Mushroom
INTERNAL-DETOXICANTLiquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.Basil, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Nigella (black cumin), Portobello Mushroom, Sage, Shiitake Mushroom
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Daikon Radish, Flower / Bee Pollen, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Basil, Daikon Radish, Flower / Bee Pollen, Nigella (black cumin)
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Nigella (black cumin), Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
ANTICARCINOGENICHerbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.Basil, Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Nigella (black cumin), Sage
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Daikon Radish, Sage
EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.Basil, Daikon Radish, Flower / Bee Pollen, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Basil, Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin)
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Basil, Daikon Radish, Flower / Bee Pollen, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Basil, Flower / Bee Pollen, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Basil, Nigella (black cumin), Sage
AROMATICHerbs 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.Crimini & Button Mushrooms, Portobello Mushroom, Shiitake Mushroom
MUSKYHave an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.Daikon Radish, Nigella (black cumin)
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Sage
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Daikon Radish
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Flower / Bee Pollen
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Flower / Bee Pollen
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Flower / Bee Pollen
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Sage
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH IMMUNE-STIMULANT QUALITY
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Almond Oil, Ashoka, Astragalus, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Eleuthero Ginseng, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kushta, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahasudarshan, Reishi Mushroom (Lingzhi), Sinus Rinse, Yarrow
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Angelica, Ashoka, Bala, Bayberry, Echinacea, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahasudarshan, Poke Root, Prickly Ash, Yarrow
ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.Echinacea, Ginseng, Chinese, Goldenseal, Kalmegh, Kushta, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahasudarshan, Pau d'arco, Poke Root, Sinus Rinse, Yarrow
ANTIMICROBIALAn 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.Ashoka, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Elecampane, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahasudarshan, Shilajit Tonic, Yarrow
ALTERATIVERestores 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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Eleuthero Ginseng, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Poke Root, Sauna, Shilajit Tonic, Yarrow
INTERNAL-DETOXICANTLiquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.Ashoka, Astragalus, Echinacea, Elecampane, Goldenseal, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Kutaja Bark, Mahasudarshan, Shilajit Tonic, Yarrow
DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.Angelica, Echinacea, Elecampane, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Mahasudarshan, Prickly Ash, Sauna, Sinus Rinse, Yarrow
DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.Astragalus, Echinacea, Elderberry, Goldenseal, Kushta, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahasudarshan, Poke Root, Zinc
ANTIVIRALHerbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.Angelica, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Goldenseal, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Prickly Ash
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Angelica, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Kushta, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pau d'arco, Sinus Rinse
EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.Angelica, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Guggulu, Prickly Ash, Shilajit Tonic
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Bayberry, Echinacea, Elecampane, Ginseng, Chinese, Prickly Ash, Shilajit Tonic
DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANGHerbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.Angelica, Eleuthero Ginseng, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
ANTICARCINOGENICHerbs that inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer.Astragalus, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse
FIREResembles fire (tejas) in quality - hot, sharp, penetrating, light, dry.Guggulu, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Mahasudarshan
SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Almond Oil
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Angelica, Astragalus, Bayberry, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Ginseng, Chinese, Guggulu, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Prickly Ash, Sauna, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Almond Oil, Ashoka, Bala, Dhataki, Echinacea, Elderberry, Goldenseal, Kalmegh, Kutaja Bark, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pau d'arco, Poke Root, Spilanthes
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Angelica, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kutaja Bark, Mahasudarshan, Poke Root, Sauna, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse, Yarrow
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Angelica, Bayberry, Echinacea, Elecampane, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kalmegh, Kutaja Bark, Prickly Ash, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Astragalus, Dhataki, Echinacea, Ginseng, Chinese, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kushta, Kutaja Bark, Shilajit Tonic, Yarrow
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Dhataki, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Guggulu, Kushta, Kutaja Bark, Sauna, Yarrow
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Bala, Elecampane, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Almond Oil, Bala, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Almond Oil, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root
OILYIn 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.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Goldenseal
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Echinacea, Sinus Rinse
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Angelica, Ashoka, Bayberry, Echinacea, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Ginseng, Chinese, Goldenseal, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kalmegh, Kushta, Kutaja Bark, Mahasudarshan, Pau d'arco, Prickly Ash, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse, Yarrow
BITTERBitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.Angelica, Bayberry, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Elecampane, Eleuthero Ginseng, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Guggulu, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Mahasudarshan, Prickly Ash, Sauna, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse, Spilanthes, Yarrow
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Almond Oil, Astragalus, Bala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Codonopsis (dang shen), Ginseng, Chinese, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Kushta, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashoka, Bayberry, Dhataki, Elecampane, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kutaja Bark, Mahasudarshan, Yarrow
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Angelica, Echinacea, Elecampane, Prickly Ash, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus Rinse
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Angelica, Echinacea, Elecampane, Prickly Ash, Sinus Rinse
AROMATICHerbs 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.Echinacea, Elecampane, Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Guggulu
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Respiratory HealthAngelica, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Elderberry, Elecampane, Ginseng, Chinese, Kalmegh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Pau d'arco, Shilajit Tonic, Sinus RinseChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eleuthero Ginseng, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Ginseng, Chinese, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Sauna, Shilajit Tonic
ENERGY-VITALITYIncludes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.Immune SystemChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Echinacea, Ginseng, Chinese, Goldenseal, Guggulu, Kalmegh, Mahasudarshan, Shilajit TonicBala, Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Eleuthero Ginseng, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Ginseng, Chinese, Jamaica Sarsaparilla Root, Sauna, Shilajit Tonic
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric 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.Liver GallbladderGinseng, Chinese, Kalmegh, Licorice Ghee (9oz), Licorice Root (Yastimadhu), Mahasudarshan, YarrowHeart Circulation BloodChyavanprash Nutritive Jam, Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Ginseng, Chinese, Guggulu, Sauna, YarrowEncourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy, Sauna
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING IMMUNE-SYSTEMHELPFUL FOR*'Immune-stimulant' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Immune-stimulant Recipes Listed By StrengthBrowse By PopularityAbout the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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