Breaks-up (Bhedana, bhedaneeya) - Foods & Herbs List
AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON BREAKS-UPThe Sanskrit word for breaking up congealed matter / clogs in the body. Often used for constipation. Be careful with herbs that have Bhedana action.INGREDIENTS WITH BREAKS-UP QUALITY
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Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
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.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Cassava Root / Yuca, Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Cassava Root / Yuca, Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
SATTVICSattvic 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.Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
INTERNAL-DETOXICANTLiquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
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.Cassava Root / Yuca, Mustard Seed
ANTIRHEUMATICAntirheumatic herbs help to ease and prevent arthritis and rheumatism. Many are also anti-inflammatory, analgesic, detoxicants and blood thinners. Antirheumatic herbs deal with problems involving the painful, stiff, swollen joints, and fatigue.Mustard Seed
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Dandelion Leaves
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.Cassava Root / Yuca
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Cassava Root / Yuca, Dandelion Leaves
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Daikon Radish, Dandelion Leaves
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Mustard Seed
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Cassava Root / Yuca
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Cassava Root / Yuca
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Cassava Root / Yuca
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Cassava Root / Yuca, Dandelion Leaves, Mustard Seed
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Daikon Radish, Mustard Seed
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Cassava Root / Yuca, Dandelion Leaves
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Cassava Root / Yuca, 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.Mustard Seed
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.Cassava Root / Yuca
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Mustard Seed
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH BREAKS-UP QUALITY
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Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Draksha Digestive Tonic, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Triphala, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Draksha Digestive Tonic, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink
HERBAL-WINEArishtas and asavas have lower alcohol content than tinctures. Because of fermentation, they are sour, sweet, drying and astringent.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Triphala
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.Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Triphala
INTERNAL-DETOXICANTLiquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.Raw onion poultice, Triphala
VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Draksha Digestive Tonic
UTERINE-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Triphala
GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.Triphala
DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink
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.Raw onion poultice
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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Triphala, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Raw onion poultice
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Triphala
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Triphala
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Triphala Ghee (9oz)
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.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Raw onion poultice, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Triphala, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.Ashokarishta - Menstrual Tonic, Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Triphala, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink, Triphala Ghee (9oz)
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Raw onion poultice
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.Triphala
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING BOWEL-POOP-ELIMINATIONHELPFUL FOR*'Breaks-up' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Reproductive HealthMind Stress SleepDietRespiratory HealthAbout 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 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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