Urinary-tonic - Foods & Herbs List
Browse Recipes AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON URINARY-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.INGREDIENTS WITH URINARY-TONIC QUALITY
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Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
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.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Blueberry
AIRResembles air (vayu) in quality - highly mobile, drying, light, cold, subtle, rough.Asparagus, Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Stinging Nettles
APPETITE-SUPPRESSANTSuppresses hunger without causing weight gain.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Stinging Nettles
ALKALIZINGAn herb or food that makes the urine more alkaline (higher pH). This herbal action can be helpful for a number of inflammatory conditions.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Stinging Nettles
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.Alfalfa Sprouts, Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Alfalfa Sprouts, Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus
SAPONINUsed to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
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.Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
OJASOjas 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.Asparagus
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.Stinging Nettles
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Stinging Nettles
TESTOSTERONICAndrogenic. Stimulates testosterone.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Blueberry, Stinging Nettles
LIGHTLightness is identified by reduced weight.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Blueberry
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Stinging Nettles
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Blueberry
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Alfalfa Sprouts
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Stinging Nettles
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Alfalfa Sprouts, Asparagus, Stinging Nettles
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Asparagus, Blueberry
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Alfalfa Sprouts, Stinging Nettles
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Alfalfa Sprouts, Stinging Nettles
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Asparagus
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.Asparagus
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Blueberry
SOURSour refers to anything fermented or acidic.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH URINARY-TONIC QUALITY
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Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Chandraprabha Vati, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Horsetail, Partridge Berry, Pipsissewa, Punarnava, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic, Vidari
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.Ashwagandha, Bala, Chandraprabha Vati, Damiana, Gokshura, Partridge Berry, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic, Vidari
APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Pipsissewa, Punarnava, Shilajit Tonic, Vidari
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.Ashwagandha, Bala, Chandraprabha Vati, Cornsilk, Horsetail, Punarnava, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto
ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Bala, Gokshura, Punarnava, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Bala, Gokshura, Horsetail, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
OJASOjas 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.Anantamul, Bala, Chandraprabha Vati, Damiana, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).Bala, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Horsetail, Partridge Berry, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Vidari
DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.DetoxicantAnantamul, Chandraprabha Vati, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Horsetail, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Shilajit TonicAnantamul, Ashwagandha, Bala, Gokshura, Punarnava, Vidari
BUILDS-SEMENHerbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.Anantamul, Damiana, Horsetail, Punarnava, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto
KIDNEY-TONICAn herb that strengthens the kidneys.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic, Vidari
TESTOSTERONICAndrogenic. Stimulates testosterone.Ashwagandha, Bala, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Punarnava
BLOOD-TONICAn herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.Punarnava
RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.Gokshura
SAPONINUsed to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).Anantamul, Bala, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Horsetail, Partridge Berry, Pipsissewa, Punarnava, Vidari
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Cornsilk, Damiana, Horsetail, Partridge Berry, Punarnava, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Shilajit Tonic
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Chandraprabha Vati, Punarnava, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Shilajit Tonic
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Ashwagandha, Damiana, Gokshura, Saw Palmetto
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.Bala, Vidari
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Gokshura, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Shilajit Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Anantamul, Ashwagandha, Chandraprabha Vati, Damiana, Gokshura, Horsetail, Partridge Berry, Pipsissewa, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Shilajit Tonic
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Anantamul, Bala, Chandraprabha Vati, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Pipsissewa, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto, Vidari
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Ashwagandha, Cornsilk, Damiana, Horsetail, Partridge Berry, Pipsissewa, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Anantamul, Chandraprabha Vati, Damiana, Punarnava, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit Tonic
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Chandraprabha Vati, Damiana, Saw Palmetto
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.Vidari
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.Shilajit Tonic
ACRIDAcrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.Shilajit Tonic
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets
RESINOUSResinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.Kidney Bladder UrinaryAnantamul, Chandraprabha Vati, Cornsilk, Gokshura, Horsetail, Pipsissewa, Punarnava, Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets, Saw Palmetto, Shilajit TonicAshwagandha, Bala, Damiana, Punarnava, 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.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING KIDNEY-BLADDER-URINARYHELPFUL FOR*'Urinary-tonic' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.Kidney Bladder UrinaryAbout 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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