Course Index

Ayurveda

Tastes

You will enjoy this section!  Tasting is probably our main source of pleasure. This section is found on Pages 34 to 46.  It includes Exercise 7, (Pages 39 and 40), a highly sensory activity which will give you a new perspective on taste. On Pages 37 and 38 you will find a very personal account of  a lesson  experienced by an actual class of the Herbal Healing  Journey.  Below are the reference pages for the various tastes.

When you have finished with Pages 34 to 46, be sure to visit Page 47  for information on how these tastes immediately affect the body (Energetics).

Sweet

Page 41.  You will need to purchase one or two medjool dates, or sweet, dried raisins for this exercise.

Bitter 

Page 39.  This exercise calls for bitter foods, such as endive and dandelion.  You will likely need to prepare for it by purchasing the materials at a health food store.

Salty

Page 45.  The materials for this exercise are usually available at a health food store.

Sour

Page 43.  At least one or two of the materials needed for this can be found in most kitchens.

Pungent

Page 44.  Most of the materials needed for this exercise are readily available in most households.

Astringent

Page 46.  You will need to prepare for this exercise in advance by visiting a health food store.

Assignment Review:

  1. Read Pages 34 to 46
  2. Read Page 47
  3. Do Exercise 7
  4. Do the Quiz  for this section.
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