by Asaf Feit | Food Index, Vegetables
GarlicGarlic is very stimulating and warming, and is known as an aphrodisiac, which awakens one’s desires. For this reason, yogis and monks in India avoid garlic.Raw garlic is pungent, cleansing and has a laxative action. It is a useful remedy for Kapha...
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Fresh GingerVery hot and sharp, fresh ginger is used to alleviate Kapha related symptoms, and aggravates Pitta. The sweet post digestive effect of ginger moistens and nourishes tissues, and is anti-inflammatory. Fresh ginger is regarded as “the great medicine” in both...
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CucumberThe iconic image of a woman resting with cucumber slices on her eyes, strongly implies its cooling and freshening nature. Cucumber can be used to relieve thirst and freshen breath, to cool you down form summer’s heat, cool your liver and aid your urinary...
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Coriander (leaves)Coriander is a great vegetable for aiding digestion while cooling the blood and detoxifying the Liver. Coriander juice or coriander soup (for the weaker individual) will treat UTI (urinary tract infection) and aid to combat vaginal infections as...
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Celery (stalk)Celery is a magical remedy for treating congestive Liver disorders from excessive long term consumption of animal protein, unhealthy fats and junk food. For the most potent effect, prepare celery juice. if digestion is compromised, cook in vegetable...
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Cayenne PepperChili is very hot and pungent! It is a pure pungent – with lots of heat and little flavor. Be cautious, as chili is very intense.As a member of the nightshade family (solanaceae), cayenne too aggravates Vata and Pitta, due to the weak liver of...
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CarrotCooked carrots are sweet, contain lots of fiber, easy to digest, enhance the digestive fire, good for cleansing the digestive system, the liver and the blood. They are ideal for those who are both overweight, lethargic (excess quantity) and depleted of nutrients...
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Cabbage (raw)The cabbage family is one group of vegetables best avoided by Vata. If eaten by Vata, it is wisest to cook it, oil it and spice it well, rather than eat it raw. PropertiesTaste: sweet, pungentNatural Attributes: cold, dry, heavyTissue impact (Vipak):...
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BroccoliPropertiesTaste: Sweet, bitter, pungentNatural Attributes: light, dryTissue impact (Vipak): ReducingThermal impact (Virya): CoolingDosha impact: Increases Vata, decreases Kapha and PittaDigestive impact (Agni): difficult raw, easy to digest (cooked)Channels...
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BeetrootBeets are sweet and warming. In small amounts they are particularly therapeutic for excess liver conditions. Eaten in excess, however, they will aggravate fire. PropertiesTaste: sweet, astringentNatural Attributes: heavy, dry, mobileTissue impact (Vipak):...
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BasilWhether dealing with a chronic lung condition or acute cold symptoms, basil can help cut through mucus and relieve congestion. It contains cinnamic acid which helps you breathe freely by enhancing circulation, breaking up and removing phlegm from your bronchial...
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AvocadoAvocado’s heavy, oily, and cool qualities lubricate the intestines and moisten dry lungs. Eating this nourishing food helps soothe the joints, moisturize dry hair, skin and nails, and enhance libido. Avocado strongly builds Ojas, and is an excellent baby...