Living Ayurveda - Forum https://codeofseekers.com/community/living-ayurveda/ Diskussionsforum de Tue, 05 May 2026 14:23:09 +0000 wpForo 60 🌿 Ayurveda Ingredient Overview – Martin https://codeofseekers.com/community/living-ayurveda/%f0%9f%8c%bf-ayurveda-ingredient-overview-martin/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:46:30 +0000 🌿 Ayurveda Ingredient Overview – Martin

This list documents all currently available spices, herbs, and functional ingredients in the “Ayurveda / Home Apothecary” Project which I have in my kitchen cupboard.
It serves as a foundation for recipe development, effect profile comparison, and practical recommendations.

🧈 Fats, Nut Butters & Basics

  • Ghee

  • Almond butter

  • Tahini (sesame paste)

  • MCT powder

  • Shredded coconut

🌱 Powders, Roots & Functional Plants

  • Ashwagandha

  • Galangal

  • Milk thistle seeds

  • Glucomannan (in blend)

  • Acacia fiber (in blend)

  • Psyllium husk (in blend)

  • Chia seeds

  • Brahmi

  • Guduchi

  • Trikatu

  • Hing (asafoetida)

  • Tulsi (powder, expected)

  • Triphala (powder)

🍇 Fruits & Berries

  • Dried elderberries

  • Dried ginger pieces

🌶️ Spices (whole and/or ground)

  • Cinnamon

  • Licorice root

  • Long pepper

  • Cardamom (ground & whole green)

  • Coriander seeds & ground coriander

  • Cumin seeds & ground cumin

  • Fennel seeds

  • Ground ginger

  • Garlic powder

  • Turmeric

  • Cayenne pepper

  • Ground paprika

  • Chicken masala

  • Garam masala

  • Ajwain

  • Red pepper (Cambodia)

  • Cloves (whole & ground)

  • Juniper berries

  • Bay leaves

  • Vanilla powder

  • Star anise

💬 Invitation
This forum thrives on participation – whether it’s a small observation, a new spice combination, or a longer experience report. Anything that can help others is welcome.

]]> Living Ayurveda Telar Tenebris https://codeofseekers.com/community/living-ayurveda/%f0%9f%8c%bf-ayurveda-ingredient-overview-martin/ How We Use This Ayurveda Forum https://codeofseekers.com/community/living-ayurveda/how-we-use-this-ayurveda-forum/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:42:11 +0000 Goal: Share knowledge, collect experiences, and make everyday life easier.

📝 How to Post

When starting a new thread or replying, please include:

Briefly describe your concern or topic

List the ingredients you are using

State your goal (e.g., “boost metabolism”, “calmer digestion”)

Describe your body’s reaction so far

We keep our posts factual, give no diagnoses, and avoid personal data.

⚠️ Note: No Medical Advice

Posts reflect personal experiences and general knowledge.
They are not a substitute for professional medical advice.
If you have ongoing symptoms or are taking medication, please seek medical evaluation.

📚 My Approach & Literature

We’ll add further categories and sub-forums depending on which topics receive the most focus.

I am neither a naturopath nor a doctor, and I have no formal training in Ayurveda.
My approach is practical: I test what’s possible on myself and research using books and reliable internet sources.

My Ayurveda Sources:

Der Schatz der Ayurveda-Küche – Sandra Hartmann

Die Ayurveda-Pflanzenheilkunde – Dr. Vasant Lad & Dr. David Frawley

Energiequelle Ayurveda – Balvinder Sidhu

Ayurveda für Anfänger – Nihal Verma

Selbstheilung mit Ayurveda – Vasant Lad

Ayurveda für Dummies

Ayurveda for Life – Dr. med. Janna Scharfenberg

Ayurveda-Alchimist – Sandra Hartmann

Other Ayurvedic cookbooks

Unfortunately, my collection is in German, but you’re welcome to look up the authors to see if their books are available in your language.

regards Martin (Admin)

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This is not about medical advice, but about:
– Sharing personal experiences
– Trying out and documenting recipes
– Exchanging ideas about books, spices, rituals, and daily practices
– Exploring your own constitution, intuition, and phases of change

⚠️ Please note:
No healing claims or medical recommendations.
This forum does not replace professional medical or therapeutic advice.

Only share your own experiences or content with clear sources (e.g., from books, articles, lectures).

Speak from the “I” perspective.
Ayurveda is a path of experiencing – not of lecturing.

🌱 Our Shared Understanding

For us, Ayurveda is not a rigid system but a living practice in everyday life.
A spoonful of ghee, a spice in your tea, a walk at the right time – these can be more powerful than any theory.

“I have observed…” is more valuable here than “You should…”.

If you have questions about how to post or feel unsure about wording, the moderators or experienced members are happy to help.

Stay open, honest, and respectful – and this space will be a benefit to us all.

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