*The information contained below comes from the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia, and has not been evaluated by the USFDA.
Herbs and herbal formulas are listed in alphabetical order.
Amalaki
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Antacid, anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, digestive, cardiovascular tonic, aphrodisiac
· Builds ojas (increases vitality, boosts immune function, improves energy levels)
· Removes excess Pitta from the digestive tract (heals internal inflammation)
· Gently detoxifies the body by supporting normal colon and liver function
· Supports function of spleen, pancreas, heart, and lungs
· Stimulates digestive enzymes without creating heartburn
· Powerful antioxidant
· High Vitamin C content
· Promotes healthy bones, teeth, hair, nails, and eyes
· Lowers cholesterol
· Heals damage to arteries
· Treatment for hemorrhoids, colitis, ulcers, acidity, gastritis, bleeding conditions in digestive tract, sensitive digestion
· Pacifies sadhaka Pitta (improves emotional processing) to improve mental clarity and calm
· Treatment for anemia through nourishment of blood
· Slows aging process: reduces Pitta in the head, which leads to early graying and hair loss
· Protects liver during chemotherapy and radiation
· Improves bile flow, which treats anemia due to excess Pitta vitiating rakta
· Treatment for Pitta-type diabetes
· Small dose binds stool, larger dose is laxative (purges the bowel)
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Antacid, anti-inflammatory, adaptogen, digestive, cardiovascular tonic, aphrodisiac
· Builds ojas (increases vitality, boosts immune function, improves energy levels)
· Removes excess Pitta from the digestive tract (heals internal inflammation)
· Gently detoxifies the body by supporting normal colon and liver function
· Supports function of spleen, pancreas, heart, and lungs
· Stimulates digestive enzymes without creating heartburn
· Powerful antioxidant
· High Vitamin C content
· Promotes healthy bones, teeth, hair, nails, and eyes
· Lowers cholesterol
· Heals damage to arteries
· Treatment for hemorrhoids, colitis, ulcers, acidity, gastritis, bleeding conditions in digestive tract, sensitive digestion
· Pacifies sadhaka Pitta (improves emotional processing) to improve mental clarity and calm
· Treatment for anemia through nourishment of blood
· Slows aging process: reduces Pitta in the head, which leads to early graying and hair loss
· Protects liver during chemotherapy and radiation
· Improves bile flow, which treats anemia due to excess Pitta vitiating rakta
· Treatment for Pitta-type diabetes
· Small dose binds stool, larger dose is laxative (purges the bowel)
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions.
Anantamul
Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb
- Supports Sadhaka Pitta to aid emotional processing
- Calms excess Pitta in mind and body
- Has affinity for circulatory system
- Supports healthy function of urinary system, reproductive system
- Promotes clear complexion
- Supports healthy sperm production and testosterone balance for men
- Supports production of breast milk for nursing mothers
- Clears “hot” emotions: anger, irritability, frustration, jealousy, rage
Anxiety Free Formula
Medicinal herbal formula
Caution with: sedatives due to potential enhancement, antiepileptic medications, and antidepressants. There are no known herb-drug interactions with these medications but the chemical activity of the herbs makes these interactions theoretically possible. If you are taking any of the above medications, consult with your healthcare provider before use.
Medicinal herbal formula
- Balances all three doshas
- Balances the nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems
- Mind: improves memory, learning, concentration; protects the brain by nourishing nerve and bone marrow tissues
- Improves quality of sadhaka Pitta (emotional processing, physical heart function)
- Skin: used in healing skin diseases with a nervous component
- Stress: aids recovery from exhaustion, debility, stress, calms Vata in the mind
- Digestion: Eases constipation due to stress and muscle tension, brings Pitta out of urinary system to ease interstitial cystitis and dysuria, aids slow digestion and nervous digestion, helps to normalize bowel function
- Heart tonic, improves blood circulation, and purifies the blood
- Prevents bleeding from high Pitta
- Restores energy and vitality for Pitta
- Alleviates anxiety, nerve pain, insomnia
- Stops bleeding in intestines, urinary, and reproductive systems
- Promotes fertility in both men and women
Caution with: sedatives due to potential enhancement, antiepileptic medications, and antidepressants. There are no known herb-drug interactions with these medications but the chemical activity of the herbs makes these interactions theoretically possible. If you are taking any of the above medications, consult with your healthcare provider before use.
Arjuna
Medicinal herb
· Aids in emotional healing, releases grief, ancient texts say that Arjuna heals a broken heart
· Reduces inflammation (Pitta) and congestion (Kapha) in circulatory system
· Treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac arrhythmia
· Preventative for congestive heart failure
· Reduces total cholesterol and triglyceride levels
· Strengthens heart muscle and tones capillaries
· Alleviates mucous-producing cough in cases of bronchitis and asthma
· Clears skin in cases of urticaria, acne, rosacea, pruritus
· Heals diabetic ulcers
· Treatment for cirrhosis of liver and inflammation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, acute constipation. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herb
· Aids in emotional healing, releases grief, ancient texts say that Arjuna heals a broken heart
· Reduces inflammation (Pitta) and congestion (Kapha) in circulatory system
· Treatment for hypertension (high blood pressure), cardiac arrhythmia
· Preventative for congestive heart failure
· Reduces total cholesterol and triglyceride levels
· Strengthens heart muscle and tones capillaries
· Alleviates mucous-producing cough in cases of bronchitis and asthma
· Clears skin in cases of urticaria, acne, rosacea, pruritus
· Heals diabetic ulcers
· Treatment for cirrhosis of liver and inflammation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, acute constipation. No known herb-drug interactions.
Ashwagandha
Medicinal herb
· Analgesic (pain reliever)/Anti-inflammatory
· Mind: Balances cortisol levels; Calms Vata in mind and body; Promotes restful sleep; Increases energy and vitality; Supports healthy adrenal function; Calms excessive thinking; Used in treatment of hyperactivity and ADHD
· Reproductive: Increases sperm production and enhances motility; Uterine tonic: treatment for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
· Metabolic: Used in treatment of hypothyroidism; Modulates blood sugar levels
· Immune system: Treatment for autoimmune conditions; Improves white blood cell counts; True adaptogen: has both immunosuppressive and immune boosting capacities, depending on the action needed; Treatment for asthma and hayfever due to Vata/Kapha aggravation
· Treatment for debility and weight loss
· Builds muscle tissue
Contraindications: High Pitta or Kapha, congestion, toxicity. No known herb-drug interactions. Caution with hypoglycemia.
Medicinal herb
· Analgesic (pain reliever)/Anti-inflammatory
· Mind: Balances cortisol levels; Calms Vata in mind and body; Promotes restful sleep; Increases energy and vitality; Supports healthy adrenal function; Calms excessive thinking; Used in treatment of hyperactivity and ADHD
· Reproductive: Increases sperm production and enhances motility; Uterine tonic: treatment for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea
· Metabolic: Used in treatment of hypothyroidism; Modulates blood sugar levels
· Immune system: Treatment for autoimmune conditions; Improves white blood cell counts; True adaptogen: has both immunosuppressive and immune boosting capacities, depending on the action needed; Treatment for asthma and hayfever due to Vata/Kapha aggravation
· Treatment for debility and weight loss
· Builds muscle tissue
Contraindications: High Pitta or Kapha, congestion, toxicity. No known herb-drug interactions. Caution with hypoglycemia.
Bacopa
Medicinal herb
· Balances all three doshas
· Mind: improves memory, learning, concentration
· Improves quality of sadhaka Pitta (emotional processing, physical heart function)
· Skin: treatment for skin conditions with underlying nervous system imbalance
· Stress: aids recovery from exhaustion, debility, stress, calms Vata in the mind
· Digestion: Eases constipation due to stress and muscle tension, brings Pitta out of urinary system to ease interstitial cystitis and dysuria
· Used in treatment of: Parkison’s, ADHD, Asperger’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, depression, drug addiction
· Eases neuralgic pain when used externally in a carrier oil
Contraindications: None known. Caution with antiepileptic medications and antidepressants.
Medicinal herb
· Balances all three doshas
· Mind: improves memory, learning, concentration
· Improves quality of sadhaka Pitta (emotional processing, physical heart function)
· Skin: treatment for skin conditions with underlying nervous system imbalance
· Stress: aids recovery from exhaustion, debility, stress, calms Vata in the mind
· Digestion: Eases constipation due to stress and muscle tension, brings Pitta out of urinary system to ease interstitial cystitis and dysuria
· Used in treatment of: Parkison’s, ADHD, Asperger’s, Alzheimer’s, autism, depression, drug addiction
· Eases neuralgic pain when used externally in a carrier oil
Contraindications: None known. Caution with antiepileptic medications and antidepressants.
Brahmi (Gotu Kola)
Medicinal herb
· Balances all three doshas, especially Kapha and Pitta-reducing
· Nourishes the plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, and nerves
· Balances the nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems
· Relaxes central nervous system in cases of Pitta-type anxiety, stress, epilepsy, Asperger’s syndrome, autism, ADHD
· Improves concentration, promotes intelligence, and keeps the mind sharp as we age
· Supports sadhaka Pitta (emotional processing)
· Protects the brain by nourishing nerve and bone marrow tissues
· Treats inflammatory skin conditions: eczema, urticaria, acne, heals wounds and scars
· Heart tonic, improves blood circulation, and purifies the blood
· Prevents bleeding from high Pitta
· Restores energy and vitality for Pitta
· Promotes sleep
Contraindications: Do not take with benzodiazipines, barbituates, pharmaceuticals for hypoglycemia, or cholesterol-lowering medications.
Medicinal herb
· Balances all three doshas, especially Kapha and Pitta-reducing
· Nourishes the plasma, blood, muscle, fat, bone, and nerves
· Balances the nervous, circulatory, and digestive systems
· Relaxes central nervous system in cases of Pitta-type anxiety, stress, epilepsy, Asperger’s syndrome, autism, ADHD
· Improves concentration, promotes intelligence, and keeps the mind sharp as we age
· Supports sadhaka Pitta (emotional processing)
· Protects the brain by nourishing nerve and bone marrow tissues
· Treats inflammatory skin conditions: eczema, urticaria, acne, heals wounds and scars
· Heart tonic, improves blood circulation, and purifies the blood
· Prevents bleeding from high Pitta
· Restores energy and vitality for Pitta
· Promotes sleep
Contraindications: Do not take with benzodiazipines, barbituates, pharmaceuticals for hypoglycemia, or cholesterol-lowering medications.
Bhringaraj (aka Bhringaraja)
Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb
- Treatment for early greying, hair loss, and alopecia caused by excess Pitta "burning" the roots of the hair
- Calms Pitta and Vata in the head
- Clears excess Pitta from the liver, improves bile flow
- Strengthens blood vessels to address Pitta-type hypertension
- Improves sleep
- Treatment for eczema, urticaria, and itching
- Clears excess Pitta from reproductive tissues, to improve menstruation for women and increase sperm count for men
- Anti-inflammatory
- Helpful in formulas for treating bronchitis/asthma - helps to remove mucous from lungs
Cacao Powder
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Used in medicinal quantities, this is a powerful herb for the nervous system. Because it is very powerful, cacao should be used under practitioner supervision and not taken in amounts larger than your practitioner recommends.
· Naturally high in Magnesium
· Euphoric
· Tension-relieving
· Anti-inflammatory
· Balances Vata and Pitta in nervous system
· Promotes sound sleep
· Beneficial in Pitta-type (inflammatory) cases of high cholesterol and high blood pressure
· Improves blood vessel health
· Lowers insulin resistance in Vata/Pitta-type diabetes
· Higher concentration of antioxidants than dark chocolate
· Boosts serotonin levels – used to alleviate anxiety and depression (keep in mind that there is no shame in taking a prescribed pharmaceutical for anxiety or depression if that is what you need!)
Contraindications: Do not take in medicinal amounts with the following pharmaceuticals – Adenosine, Clozapine, Dipyridamole, Ergotamine, Estrogens, Lithium, Beta-adrenergic agonists used to treat asthma, MAOIs, hypoglycemic medications, Phenylpropanolamine, Theophylline, Quinolone antibiotics, Birth control pills, Climetidine, Disulfiram, Fluconazole, Mexiletine, and Verapamil
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Used in medicinal quantities, this is a powerful herb for the nervous system. Because it is very powerful, cacao should be used under practitioner supervision and not taken in amounts larger than your practitioner recommends.
· Naturally high in Magnesium
· Euphoric
· Tension-relieving
· Anti-inflammatory
· Balances Vata and Pitta in nervous system
· Promotes sound sleep
· Beneficial in Pitta-type (inflammatory) cases of high cholesterol and high blood pressure
· Improves blood vessel health
· Lowers insulin resistance in Vata/Pitta-type diabetes
· Higher concentration of antioxidants than dark chocolate
· Boosts serotonin levels – used to alleviate anxiety and depression (keep in mind that there is no shame in taking a prescribed pharmaceutical for anxiety or depression if that is what you need!)
Contraindications: Do not take in medicinal amounts with the following pharmaceuticals – Adenosine, Clozapine, Dipyridamole, Ergotamine, Estrogens, Lithium, Beta-adrenergic agonists used to treat asthma, MAOIs, hypoglycemic medications, Phenylpropanolamine, Theophylline, Quinolone antibiotics, Birth control pills, Climetidine, Disulfiram, Fluconazole, Mexiletine, and Verapamil
Cardamom
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Carminative – dispels gas
· Digestive – reduces indigestion and flatulence, bloating, colic, intestinal pain, and strengthens weak digestion
· Eases nausea, vomiting, and morning sickness, burping, and acidity
· Strengthens digestion without unbalancing Pitta
· Expectorant – expels mucous from respiratory tract
· Aids nutrient absorption in the colon
· Treatment for painful or burning urination
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Do not take in medicinal quantities if ulcers are present.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Carminative – dispels gas
· Digestive – reduces indigestion and flatulence, bloating, colic, intestinal pain, and strengthens weak digestion
· Eases nausea, vomiting, and morning sickness, burping, and acidity
· Strengthens digestion without unbalancing Pitta
· Expectorant – expels mucous from respiratory tract
· Aids nutrient absorption in the colon
· Treatment for painful or burning urination
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Do not take in medicinal quantities if ulcers are present.
Cardio Support
Medicinal herbal formula
· Supports emotional and physical heart function
· Helps with release of grief and heavy emotions
Contraindications: Pregnancy
Medicinal herbal formula
· Supports emotional and physical heart function
· Helps with release of grief and heavy emotions
Contraindications: Pregnancy
Chayavanprash
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Herbal jam made in a base of Amalaki, which is an Indian variety of gooseberry. Amalaki has the highest known Vitamin C content of any food.
· Rich source of antioxidants
· Rejuvenates mind and body, restores vitality
· Promotes healthy metabolism
· Strengthens digestion without aggravating Pitta
· Supports healthy lung function
· Balances all three doshas
Contraindications: Not for Pitta types in hot weather, or Pitta types with indigestion.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Herbal jam made in a base of Amalaki, which is an Indian variety of gooseberry. Amalaki has the highest known Vitamin C content of any food.
· Rich source of antioxidants
· Rejuvenates mind and body, restores vitality
· Promotes healthy metabolism
· Strengthens digestion without aggravating Pitta
· Supports healthy lung function
· Balances all three doshas
Contraindications: Not for Pitta types in hot weather, or Pitta types with indigestion.
Coriander
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Treatment for cystitis and urinary tract infections
· Kindles agni (strengthens digestion) while reducing inflammation in digestive tract
· Used in treatment for IBS and colic, reduces gas and bloating
· Anti-parasitic
· Clears toxins from the blood
· Clears mucous from lungs
· Mild diaphoretic – reduces fever
· Treatment for allergic rhinitis
Contraindications: None known.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Treatment for cystitis and urinary tract infections
· Kindles agni (strengthens digestion) while reducing inflammation in digestive tract
· Used in treatment for IBS and colic, reduces gas and bloating
· Anti-parasitic
· Clears toxins from the blood
· Clears mucous from lungs
· Mild diaphoretic – reduces fever
· Treatment for allergic rhinitis
Contraindications: None known.
Cycle Ease for Women
Medicinal herbal formula
· Supports healthy hormonal balance
· Supports health of endocrine system
· Addresses cause of water retention and swelling
· Clears congestion from reproductive system
· Eases menstrual discomfort
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Supports healthy hormonal balance
· Supports health of endocrine system
· Addresses cause of water retention and swelling
· Clears congestion from reproductive system
· Eases menstrual discomfort
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Dashamula
Medicinal herbal formula
· Calms the nervous system
· Removes excess air from the body
· Supports healthy lung function and elimination of mucous
· Promotes healthy bowel function
Contraindications: Pregnancy, nursing. Consult with your healthcare provider before using if you are taking medications.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Calms the nervous system
· Removes excess air from the body
· Supports healthy lung function and elimination of mucous
· Promotes healthy bowel function
Contraindications: Pregnancy, nursing. Consult with your healthcare provider before using if you are taking medications.
Fennel
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Relieves nervous tension
· Nourishing to brain and nervous system
· Treatment for cystitis, burning urination, cloudy urine, difficult urination
· Strengthens digestion
· Dispels gas in digestive tract
· Used to heal cramps, nausea, flatulence, and borborygmus
· Relaxes smooth muscles and relieves lower abdominal pain caused by muscle tension in the bowel
· Clears phlegm from lungs
Contraindications: none known
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Relieves nervous tension
· Nourishing to brain and nervous system
· Treatment for cystitis, burning urination, cloudy urine, difficult urination
· Strengthens digestion
· Dispels gas in digestive tract
· Used to heal cramps, nausea, flatulence, and borborygmus
· Relaxes smooth muscles and relieves lower abdominal pain caused by muscle tension in the bowel
· Clears phlegm from lungs
Contraindications: none known
Gokshuradi Guggulu
Medicinal herbal formula
· Supports healthy function of urinary system
· Breaks down stones
· Removes excess Kapha and Pitta
· Scrapes away deep-seated Kapha from the tissues
· Used in treatment of urinary tract infections
Contraindications: Dehydration, pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Supports healthy function of urinary system
· Breaks down stones
· Removes excess Kapha and Pitta
· Scrapes away deep-seated Kapha from the tissues
· Used in treatment of urinary tract infections
Contraindications: Dehydration, pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Guduchi
Medicinal herb
· Powerful rejuvenator to restore vitality in cases of burnout
· Stabilizes mast cells and blocks histamine release, also reduces oxidative damage to tissues, reduces stress, improves memory and learning capacity
· Called the “divine nectar” in Ayurvedic medical texts because of its powerful healing properties
· Powerful balancer of Vata and Pitta at the same time
· Unique property: heating but also removes excess Pitta
· Removes toxins from blood, joints, liver, and kidneys
· Heals inflammatory skin conditions and autoimmune disorders
· Offsets ulcerative and toxic effects of chemotherapy
· Boosts immune system
· Supports liver and kidneys
· Soothes the skin to promote clear complexion
· Treatment for eczema, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus
· Balances flora in the digestive tract and heals cause of malabsorption
· Regulates blood sugar levels, used in treatment of hypoglycemia
· Supports comfortable movement of joints
· Calms the mind
· Rejuvenates reproductive system, used for low sperm count and sexual dysfunction caused by high Pitta
· Regenerates liver tissue, used to treat liver damage from medicinal and recreational drugs
· Used in treatment of degenerative conditions: cancer, AIDS, arthritis
· Used in cases where Pitta has burnt away ojas (vitality), leading to inflammatory skin conditions
· Relieves burning sensations in skin
· Used in all cases of autoimmune disease causing inflammation
· Treatment for gout and other inflammatory joint conditions: clears excess uric acid
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herb
· Powerful rejuvenator to restore vitality in cases of burnout
· Stabilizes mast cells and blocks histamine release, also reduces oxidative damage to tissues, reduces stress, improves memory and learning capacity
· Called the “divine nectar” in Ayurvedic medical texts because of its powerful healing properties
· Powerful balancer of Vata and Pitta at the same time
· Unique property: heating but also removes excess Pitta
· Removes toxins from blood, joints, liver, and kidneys
· Heals inflammatory skin conditions and autoimmune disorders
· Offsets ulcerative and toxic effects of chemotherapy
· Boosts immune system
· Supports liver and kidneys
· Soothes the skin to promote clear complexion
· Treatment for eczema, psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus
· Balances flora in the digestive tract and heals cause of malabsorption
· Regulates blood sugar levels, used in treatment of hypoglycemia
· Supports comfortable movement of joints
· Calms the mind
· Rejuvenates reproductive system, used for low sperm count and sexual dysfunction caused by high Pitta
· Regenerates liver tissue, used to treat liver damage from medicinal and recreational drugs
· Used in treatment of degenerative conditions: cancer, AIDS, arthritis
· Used in cases where Pitta has burnt away ojas (vitality), leading to inflammatory skin conditions
· Relieves burning sensations in skin
· Used in all cases of autoimmune disease causing inflammation
· Treatment for gout and other inflammatory joint conditions: clears excess uric acid
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Haritaki
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· One of the best herbs for balancing Vata dosha
· Increases energy levels, awareness, and intelligence
· Supports regularity in bowel movements
· Gently removes toxins accumulated in the digestive tract
· Strengthens and nourishes organs and tissues: colons, lungs, spleen, liver
· Tones muscles of the digestive tract to support complete digestion and proper nutrient assimilation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, tree nut allergy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· One of the best herbs for balancing Vata dosha
· Increases energy levels, awareness, and intelligence
· Supports regularity in bowel movements
· Gently removes toxins accumulated in the digestive tract
· Strengthens and nourishes organs and tissues: colons, lungs, spleen, liver
· Tones muscles of the digestive tract to support complete digestion and proper nutrient assimilation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, tree nut allergy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Herbal Antibiotic/Parasite Detox
Medicinal herb formula
· Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
· Anthelmintic (kills worms)
· Supports intestinal immune function
· Promotes natural elimination of toxins
· Supports healthy microbiome in the digestive tract
Contraindications: Consult with your healthcare provider before taking if you are currently on medications, are pregnant, or nursing.
Medicinal herb formula
· Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
· Anthelmintic (kills worms)
· Supports intestinal immune function
· Promotes natural elimination of toxins
· Supports healthy microbiome in the digestive tract
Contraindications: Consult with your healthcare provider before taking if you are currently on medications, are pregnant, or nursing.
Hibiscus Flower
Culinary medicine
Culinary medicine
- Balances Muladhara and Swadisthana chakras (root and below navel)
- Reduce heat and congestion
- Support emotional processing ("emotional digestion")
- Promotes hair growth
- Improves complexion
- Blood purifier
Kaishore Guggulu
Medicinal herbal formula
· Clears excess Pitta and Kapha from circulatory system
· Contains Guduchi, which supports healthy balance of gut bacteria
· Contains Triphala, which aids digestion and supports healthy elimination
· Supports comfortable movement of joints and muscles
· Heals inflammation in muscles, joints, and connective tissue by clearing excess Pitta from the musculoskeletal system
· Used in the treatment of autoimmune conditions
· Strengthens joints and muscles
· Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic
· Treatment for sciatica, Pitta-type arthritis, and muscular inflammations
· Treats urinary disorders and painful urination
· Alleviates constipation
· Heals skin conditions: chronic eczema and psoriasis
· Treatment for gout: scrapes out uric acid deposits, relieves pain, cools the blood
· Treatment for breast cancer, liver cancer, and cirrhosis (growth mixed with inflammation)
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Clears excess Pitta and Kapha from circulatory system
· Contains Guduchi, which supports healthy balance of gut bacteria
· Contains Triphala, which aids digestion and supports healthy elimination
· Supports comfortable movement of joints and muscles
· Heals inflammation in muscles, joints, and connective tissue by clearing excess Pitta from the musculoskeletal system
· Used in the treatment of autoimmune conditions
· Strengthens joints and muscles
· Diuretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic
· Treatment for sciatica, Pitta-type arthritis, and muscular inflammations
· Treats urinary disorders and painful urination
· Alleviates constipation
· Heals skin conditions: chronic eczema and psoriasis
· Treatment for gout: scrapes out uric acid deposits, relieves pain, cools the blood
· Treatment for breast cancer, liver cancer, and cirrhosis (growth mixed with inflammation)
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Kanchanar Guggulu
Medicinal herb formula
· Treatment for: hypo- and hyper-thyroidism (balances thyroid function), PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), inflammatory skin conditions with fluid discharge, chronic skin lesions, excess vaginal discharge, cancer caused by excess Kapha, muscular inflammation, and arthritis
· Dissolves thyroid nodules and matted lymph glands
· Resolves cysts, destroys lumps, masses, tumors and growths
· Decongestant
· Diuretic
· Anti-inflammatory
· Reduces cholesterol
· Removes excess fatty tissue from the body
· Strengthens digestion and boosts metabolic function
· Used when there is excess weight in combination with sluggish lymph and high cholesterol
· Heals anal fistula
Contraindications: Pregnancy, excessive dryness in the body. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herb formula
· Treatment for: hypo- and hyper-thyroidism (balances thyroid function), PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), inflammatory skin conditions with fluid discharge, chronic skin lesions, excess vaginal discharge, cancer caused by excess Kapha, muscular inflammation, and arthritis
· Dissolves thyroid nodules and matted lymph glands
· Resolves cysts, destroys lumps, masses, tumors and growths
· Decongestant
· Diuretic
· Anti-inflammatory
· Reduces cholesterol
· Removes excess fatty tissue from the body
· Strengthens digestion and boosts metabolic function
· Used when there is excess weight in combination with sluggish lymph and high cholesterol
· Heals anal fistula
Contraindications: Pregnancy, excessive dryness in the body. No known herb-drug interactions.
Kapikkachu
Medicinal herb
· Used in treatment of all Vata-type disorders in the nervous system
· Calms and nourishes the nervous system
· Promotes relaxation
· Natural source of levodopa
· Reproductive tonic for men and women: treatment for low libido, infertility, impotence, premature ejaculation, low sperm motility
· Treatment for Parkinson’s, spasms, twitching
· Antispasmodic action alleviates intestinal gas, pain, and constipation
Contraindications: None known, enhances effect of MAOI inhibitors.
Medicinal herb
· Used in treatment of all Vata-type disorders in the nervous system
· Calms and nourishes the nervous system
· Promotes relaxation
· Natural source of levodopa
· Reproductive tonic for men and women: treatment for low libido, infertility, impotence, premature ejaculation, low sperm motility
· Treatment for Parkinson’s, spasms, twitching
· Antispasmodic action alleviates intestinal gas, pain, and constipation
Contraindications: None known, enhances effect of MAOI inhibitors.
Kutki
Medicinal herb
· Supports normal liver function
· Clears congestion from the liver, thins the bile, strengthens digestion
· Strengthens immune system
· Improves health of respiratory system
· Treatment for environmental allergies causing asthma, eczema, rhinitis
· Expectorant for bronchitis and Kapha-type asthma
· Treatment for fatty liver
· Heals skin conditions
· Relives symptoms of hyperacidity: sour or bitter taste in the mouth/nausea by improving bile flow
· Treatment for autoimmune conditions with Pitta-Kapha type inflammation: psoriasis, arthritis
· Scraping action removes excess fatty tissue from the body
· Purges the bowel at large doses
Contraindications: Pregnancy and high Vata. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herb
· Supports normal liver function
· Clears congestion from the liver, thins the bile, strengthens digestion
· Strengthens immune system
· Improves health of respiratory system
· Treatment for environmental allergies causing asthma, eczema, rhinitis
· Expectorant for bronchitis and Kapha-type asthma
· Treatment for fatty liver
· Heals skin conditions
· Relives symptoms of hyperacidity: sour or bitter taste in the mouth/nausea by improving bile flow
· Treatment for autoimmune conditions with Pitta-Kapha type inflammation: psoriasis, arthritis
· Scraping action removes excess fatty tissue from the body
· Purges the bowel at large doses
Contraindications: Pregnancy and high Vata. No known herb-drug interactions.
Lavender
Medicinal herb
· Relieves tension in mind and body
· Calms the nervous system
· Improves sleep
· Dispels gas in digestive tract
· Antispasmodic
· Diuretic
Contraindications: Do not take during pregnancy. May increase action of pharmaceutical blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering medications. Theoretical capacity to increase sedative effects of central nervous system depressants and anticonvulsants.
Medicinal herb
· Relieves tension in mind and body
· Calms the nervous system
· Improves sleep
· Dispels gas in digestive tract
· Antispasmodic
· Diuretic
Contraindications: Do not take during pregnancy. May increase action of pharmaceutical blood thinners and cholesterol-lowering medications. Theoretical capacity to increase sedative effects of central nervous system depressants and anticonvulsants.
Liver Repair Formula
Medicinal herbal formula
· Decongests bile ducts
· Supports healthy bile production in the liver
· Rejuvenates liver while supporting the body’s natural detoxification pathways
· Promotes vitality during detoxification
Take only under supervision of your healthcare professional if you are taking pharmaceuticals to lower blood sugar. Do not take during pregnancy or while nursing.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Decongests bile ducts
· Supports healthy bile production in the liver
· Rejuvenates liver while supporting the body’s natural detoxification pathways
· Promotes vitality during detoxification
Take only under supervision of your healthcare professional if you are taking pharmaceuticals to lower blood sugar. Do not take during pregnancy or while nursing.
Lung Support
Medicinal herb formula
· Clears excess Kapha (phlegm) from the lungs and sinuses
· Supports respiratory system health, clear and comfortable breathing
· Supports body’s production of hemoglobin, increasing tissue oxygenation
· Soothes and relaxes chest muscles while supporting healthy bronchial dilation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, nursing, hypertension. Consult with your healthcare provider before taking if you are on pharmaceutical medications.
Medicinal herb formula
· Clears excess Kapha (phlegm) from the lungs and sinuses
· Supports respiratory system health, clear and comfortable breathing
· Supports body’s production of hemoglobin, increasing tissue oxygenation
· Soothes and relaxes chest muscles while supporting healthy bronchial dilation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, nursing, hypertension. Consult with your healthcare provider before taking if you are on pharmaceutical medications.
Lymph and Liver Flush
Medicinal herb formula
Medicinal herb formula
- Clears excess Pitta and Kapha from the body
- Improves bile flow to strengthen digestion
- Improves lymphatic flow and urine output to reduce swelling and water retention
- Heals skin conditions
- Treatment to address root cause of Pitta-type headaches and migraines
- Clears stagnant blood from female reproductive system
Manjistha
Medicinal herb
· Rejuvenates the complexion in cases of eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, acne rosacea
· Cools excess Pitta in the blood by reducing systemic inflammation and congestion
· Stops bleeding, aids in healing wounds
· Decreases healing time for broken bones and other traumatic injuries
· Treatment for Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, bleeding ulcers, and hematuria
· Heals Pitta-Kapha gynecological issues by clearing excess Pitta and Kapha from reproductive system
· Flushes the lymphatic system, purifies the blood
· Diuretic
· Treatment for kidney disorders: diabetes, neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, UTI
· Dissolves calcifications/stones
· Calms Pitta in the mind, cools “hot” emotions, aids emotional processing
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Note: this herb is a red root, which tends to turn the urine a pinkish color as the lymphatic system flushes.
Medicinal herb
· Rejuvenates the complexion in cases of eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, acne, acne rosacea
· Cools excess Pitta in the blood by reducing systemic inflammation and congestion
· Stops bleeding, aids in healing wounds
· Decreases healing time for broken bones and other traumatic injuries
· Treatment for Crohn’s disease, diarrhea, bleeding ulcers, and hematuria
· Heals Pitta-Kapha gynecological issues by clearing excess Pitta and Kapha from reproductive system
· Flushes the lymphatic system, purifies the blood
· Diuretic
· Treatment for kidney disorders: diabetes, neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, UTI
· Dissolves calcifications/stones
· Calms Pitta in the mind, cools “hot” emotions, aids emotional processing
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Note: this herb is a red root, which tends to turn the urine a pinkish color as the lymphatic system flushes.
Neem
Medicinal herb
· Removes excess Pitta and Kapha from the body
· Heals skin conditions, clears acne
· Supports the immune system
· Maintains healthy blood glucose levels by clearing excess Kapha from pancreas
· Detoxifies the blood
· Clears the lungs of inflammation and congestion
Contraindications: Wasting or debility. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herb
· Removes excess Pitta and Kapha from the body
· Heals skin conditions, clears acne
· Supports the immune system
· Maintains healthy blood glucose levels by clearing excess Kapha from pancreas
· Detoxifies the blood
· Clears the lungs of inflammation and congestion
Contraindications: Wasting or debility. No known herb-drug interactions.
Pain Free Formula
Medicinal herbal formula
· Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
· For all types of pain involving inflammation and congestion
· Anti-spasmodic
Contraindications: Pregnancy. Do not take with hypoglycemic medications. Do not take if gallstones are present, during pregnancy or when trying to conceive, in cases of acute jaundice and hepatitis, with pharmaceutical blood thinners, or within two weeks of surgical procedures.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
· For all types of pain involving inflammation and congestion
· Anti-spasmodic
Contraindications: Pregnancy. Do not take with hypoglycemic medications. Do not take if gallstones are present, during pregnancy or when trying to conceive, in cases of acute jaundice and hepatitis, with pharmaceutical blood thinners, or within two weeks of surgical procedures.
Pitta Balance
Medicinal herbal formula
· Balances Pitta in mind and body without increasing Vata or Kapha
· Helps to restore vitality and soothe “hot” emotions
· Contains Guduchi and Bhumyamalaki to flush the liver
· Shatavari eases acid reflux and hot flashes; and is a nervous system and female reproductive system tonic
· Manjistha promotes healthy complexion and lymphatic flow
Contraindications: pregnancy or nursing
Medicinal herbal formula
· Balances Pitta in mind and body without increasing Vata or Kapha
· Helps to restore vitality and soothe “hot” emotions
· Contains Guduchi and Bhumyamalaki to flush the liver
· Shatavari eases acid reflux and hot flashes; and is a nervous system and female reproductive system tonic
· Manjistha promotes healthy complexion and lymphatic flow
Contraindications: pregnancy or nursing
Punarnavadi Guggulu
Medicinal supplement
· Kapha-balancing
· Breaks down stones
· Restores flow of Apana Vayu (downward-moving Vata in the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems)
· Promotes comfortable movement of joints
· Supports strong lymphatic circulation
· Cardiovascular tonic
· Removes excess water from the body
Contraindications: Pregnancy, high Vata, dryness in the body. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal supplement
· Kapha-balancing
· Breaks down stones
· Restores flow of Apana Vayu (downward-moving Vata in the digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems)
· Promotes comfortable movement of joints
· Supports strong lymphatic circulation
· Cardiovascular tonic
· Removes excess water from the body
Contraindications: Pregnancy, high Vata, dryness in the body. No known herb-drug interactions.
Rose Petal
Medicinal herb
· Uplifting for the spirit
· Cooling and calming for mind, body, and emotions
· Clears excess Pitta from uterus and blood: used in treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and metrorrhagia
· Alleviates heat sensitivity, irritability, and emotional sensitivity
· Treatment for hot flashes during menopause
· Treatment for nervous-type depression and anxiety
· Opens the heart chakra
· Increases feelings of compassion, patience, and love
· Reduces excess Pitta in the head, relieving Pitta-type headaches behind the eyes
· Used in eye wash for irritated eyes
· Used for facewash and astringents in cases of acne, inflamed, red, irritated, and sensitive skin
· Treatment for eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, itching, and irritation
· Digestive: treatment for ulcers, inflammation, acidity, and enteritis
· Treatment for diarrhea due to excess Pitta
· Aids fat metabolism
· Reduces excessive blood lipid levels
· Enhances libido and fertility
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Caution during pregnancy. May reduce iron absorption.
Medicinal herb
· Uplifting for the spirit
· Cooling and calming for mind, body, and emotions
· Clears excess Pitta from uterus and blood: used in treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea, and metrorrhagia
· Alleviates heat sensitivity, irritability, and emotional sensitivity
· Treatment for hot flashes during menopause
· Treatment for nervous-type depression and anxiety
· Opens the heart chakra
· Increases feelings of compassion, patience, and love
· Reduces excess Pitta in the head, relieving Pitta-type headaches behind the eyes
· Used in eye wash for irritated eyes
· Used for facewash and astringents in cases of acne, inflamed, red, irritated, and sensitive skin
· Treatment for eczema, psoriasis, urticaria, itching, and irritation
· Digestive: treatment for ulcers, inflammation, acidity, and enteritis
· Treatment for diarrhea due to excess Pitta
· Aids fat metabolism
· Reduces excessive blood lipid levels
· Enhances libido and fertility
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Caution during pregnancy. May reduce iron absorption.
Saffron
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Kindles agni (strengthens digestion)
· Improves complexion
· Alleviates bleeding
· Alleviates headaches
· Rejuvenates the body
· Treatment for anemia, increases hemoglobin levels
· Nourishes rasa dhatu (plasma)
· Aids blood flow in circulatory system
· Improves libido
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Kindles agni (strengthens digestion)
· Improves complexion
· Alleviates bleeding
· Alleviates headaches
· Rejuvenates the body
· Treatment for anemia, increases hemoglobin levels
· Nourishes rasa dhatu (plasma)
· Aids blood flow in circulatory system
· Improves libido
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Shankpushpi
Medicinal herb
Medicinal herb
- Alleviates anxiety, nerve pain, insomnia
- Aids slow digestion and nervous digestion
- Helps to normalize bowel function
- Stops bleeding in intestines, urinary, and reproductive systems
- Promotes fertility in both men and women
- Used in healing skin diseases with a nervous component
Shardunika (Gymnema sylvestre)
Medicinal herb
· Name means “sugar destroyer” – dulls the perception of the sweet taste, lessening sugar cravings
· Promotes normal pancreatic function
· Regulates blood sugar levels and enhances glucose tolerance
· Rejuvenative for Pitta types
· Used to treat increased urinary frequency caused by diabetes (types 1 and 2)
Contraindications: Hypoglycemia, hypoglycemic medications. Stimulates the heart – do not use in cases of health conditions involving rapid heartbeat.
Medicinal herb
· Name means “sugar destroyer” – dulls the perception of the sweet taste, lessening sugar cravings
· Promotes normal pancreatic function
· Regulates blood sugar levels and enhances glucose tolerance
· Rejuvenative for Pitta types
· Used to treat increased urinary frequency caused by diabetes (types 1 and 2)
Contraindications: Hypoglycemia, hypoglycemic medications. Stimulates the heart – do not use in cases of health conditions involving rapid heartbeat.
Shatavari
Medicinal herb
· Treatment for dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularity
· Rejuvenative for female reproductive system
· Nerve tonic, calms and nourishes nerves
· Supports healthy eyes
· Promotes fertility
· Strengthens uterus
· Eases menopausal symptoms
· Soothes irritated mucous membranes in cases of Crohn’s, colitis, GI problems with bleeding and pain
· Eases acid reflux
· Heals bleeding ulcers
· Treatment for dry cough
· Calms Vata in nervous system: insomnia, spasms, pain
· Anabolic, builds mamsa dhatu, enhances immunity in cancer treatment
Contraindications: Acute lung congestion, high Kapha. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herb
· Treatment for dysmenorrhea, menstrual irregularity
· Rejuvenative for female reproductive system
· Nerve tonic, calms and nourishes nerves
· Supports healthy eyes
· Promotes fertility
· Strengthens uterus
· Eases menopausal symptoms
· Soothes irritated mucous membranes in cases of Crohn’s, colitis, GI problems with bleeding and pain
· Eases acid reflux
· Heals bleeding ulcers
· Treatment for dry cough
· Calms Vata in nervous system: insomnia, spasms, pain
· Anabolic, builds mamsa dhatu, enhances immunity in cancer treatment
Contraindications: Acute lung congestion, high Kapha. No known herb-drug interactions.
Shilajit
Mineral supplement
· Supports healthy oxygenation of tissues, improving energy levels
· Supports lung function, kidney function, skeletal system
· Balances all doshas and nourishes all tissues
· Supports the urinary, nervous, and reproductive systems
· Heals broken bones and strengthens joints
· Heals disorders of nervous system
· Reduces excess fatty tissue
· Removes ama (toxins)
· Treats urinary system disorders: painful urination, cystitis, incontinence, stones, glycosuria
· Diabetes: balances hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes
· Reproductive: weakness in female system, infertility, dysmenorrhea, PMS with high Vata
· Treatment for anemia, high cholesterol, high blood sugar
· Treatment for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis due to high mineral content
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Do not take with high uric acid levels, heavy and hot foods.
Mineral supplement
· Supports healthy oxygenation of tissues, improving energy levels
· Supports lung function, kidney function, skeletal system
· Balances all doshas and nourishes all tissues
· Supports the urinary, nervous, and reproductive systems
· Heals broken bones and strengthens joints
· Heals disorders of nervous system
· Reduces excess fatty tissue
· Removes ama (toxins)
· Treats urinary system disorders: painful urination, cystitis, incontinence, stones, glycosuria
· Diabetes: balances hyperglycemia, type 2 diabetes
· Reproductive: weakness in female system, infertility, dysmenorrhea, PMS with high Vata
· Treatment for anemia, high cholesterol, high blood sugar
· Treatment for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis due to high mineral content
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Do not take with high uric acid levels, heavy and hot foods.
Simhanad Guggulu
Medicinal herbal formula
· Soothes and lubricates joints
· Removes toxins from the joints
· Strengthens joint tissue
· Detoxifies the digestive tract and blood stream
Contraindications: Pregnancy, diarrhea. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Soothes and lubricates joints
· Removes toxins from the joints
· Strengthens joint tissue
· Detoxifies the digestive tract and blood stream
Contraindications: Pregnancy, diarrhea. No known herb-drug interactions.
Sitopaladi
Culinary medicinal formula (food-based)
· Lungs: Alleviates cough, asthma
· Sinuses: Relieves sinus congestion, sinus headache, and runny nose
· Kindles digestive fire (strengthens digestion)
· Reduces burning sensations
· Allergies: Treatment for allergic rhinitis due to exposure to pollen/dust/mold
Contraindications: None known.
Culinary medicinal formula (food-based)
· Lungs: Alleviates cough, asthma
· Sinuses: Relieves sinus congestion, sinus headache, and runny nose
· Kindles digestive fire (strengthens digestion)
· Reduces burning sensations
· Allergies: Treatment for allergic rhinitis due to exposure to pollen/dust/mold
Contraindications: None known.
Sugar Balance
Medicinal herb formula
· Balances blood sugar
· Reduces cravings for sweet foods
· Supports normal pancreatic function by supporting insulin production
· Tones urinary tract
· Reduces excess Kapha
· Supports immune system
· Flushes the lymphatic system and liver
· Heals skin conditions
· Treatment to address underlying cause of Pitta-type headaches and migraines
· Clears stagnant blood from female reproductive system
Contraindications: Acute hypoglycemia, gallstones, pregnancy or trying to conceive, acute jaundice and hepatitis
Medicinal herb formula
· Balances blood sugar
· Reduces cravings for sweet foods
· Supports normal pancreatic function by supporting insulin production
· Tones urinary tract
· Reduces excess Kapha
· Supports immune system
· Flushes the lymphatic system and liver
· Heals skin conditions
· Treatment to address underlying cause of Pitta-type headaches and migraines
· Clears stagnant blood from female reproductive system
Contraindications: Acute hypoglycemia, gallstones, pregnancy or trying to conceive, acute jaundice and hepatitis
Tiksha Digest
Medicinal herbal formula
· Name of this formula in classical Ayurvedic texts: Avipattikar Churna
· Reduces Pitta (inflammation and acidity) in the digestive tract, while strengthening digestion and restoring healthy metabolism
· Treatment for Pitta-type headaches, which are felt behind the eyes, at the temples, and in the forehead
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Name of this formula in classical Ayurvedic texts: Avipattikar Churna
· Reduces Pitta (inflammation and acidity) in the digestive tract, while strengthening digestion and restoring healthy metabolism
· Treatment for Pitta-type headaches, which are felt behind the eyes, at the temples, and in the forehead
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Trikatu
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· This formula is classically known as "Trikatu", which means “three spices”.
· It is a blend of three spices that strengthens digestion by improving bile flow, supporting healthy stomach
acid production, and dispelling gas.
· Trikatu is an expectorant and bronchodilator, and is used in the management of
Kapha-type asthma and allergies.
Contraindications: Hyperacidity, pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· This formula is classically known as "Trikatu", which means “three spices”.
· It is a blend of three spices that strengthens digestion by improving bile flow, supporting healthy stomach
acid production, and dispelling gas.
· Trikatu is an expectorant and bronchodilator, and is used in the management of
Kapha-type asthma and allergies.
Contraindications: Hyperacidity, pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Triphala
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Balances all three doshas in the digestive tract by toning the smooth muscles, clearing mucous, and healing inflammation.
· Promotes healthy and regular elimination.
· Used to treat sluggish digestion, constipation, ulcers, bloating, flatulence, pain, indigestion
· Clears congestion in lungs
· Used in mouthwash to heal bleeding gums
· Used in detoxification for cases where toxicity causes skin inflammation or boils
· Helps to address food cravings due to balanced taste profile
Contraindications: Nut allergy, pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Balances all three doshas in the digestive tract by toning the smooth muscles, clearing mucous, and healing inflammation.
· Promotes healthy and regular elimination.
· Used to treat sluggish digestion, constipation, ulcers, bloating, flatulence, pain, indigestion
· Clears congestion in lungs
· Used in mouthwash to heal bleeding gums
· Used in detoxification for cases where toxicity causes skin inflammation or boils
· Helps to address food cravings due to balanced taste profile
Contraindications: Nut allergy, pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Triphala Guggulu
Medicinal herbal formula
This formulation of Triphala includes Guggulu, a tree resin which reduces excess Kapha in the body. Guggulu decongests the bodily channels, scrapes away toxins, reduces cholesterol, and kindles the digestive fire.
Contraindications: Aggravated Pitta, weakness. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herbal formula
This formulation of Triphala includes Guggulu, a tree resin which reduces excess Kapha in the body. Guggulu decongests the bodily channels, scrapes away toxins, reduces cholesterol, and kindles the digestive fire.
Contraindications: Aggravated Pitta, weakness. No known herb-drug interactions.
Tulsi
Medicinal herb
· Clears excess Kapha (mucous) from sinuses and lungs
· Used in treatment of asthma, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis
· Reduces fever
· Moves Vata downward through the digestive tract to restore healthy digestion and elimination, addresses cause of fermentation in digestive tract
· Reduces blood sugar and total cholesterol levels
· Enhances mental clarity
· Eases tension headaches due to high Vata and sinus headaches caused by congestion (excess Kapha)
· Increases circulation
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Caution with glutathione-depleting medications.
Medicinal herb
· Clears excess Kapha (mucous) from sinuses and lungs
· Used in treatment of asthma, bronchitis, allergic rhinitis
· Reduces fever
· Moves Vata downward through the digestive tract to restore healthy digestion and elimination, addresses cause of fermentation in digestive tract
· Reduces blood sugar and total cholesterol levels
· Enhances mental clarity
· Eases tension headaches due to high Vata and sinus headaches caused by congestion (excess Kapha)
· Increases circulation
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. Caution with glutathione-depleting medications.
Turmeric
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Balances primarily Vata and Kapha
· Nourishes all body tissues, especially plasma and blood
· Balances the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and female reproductive systems
· Digestion: Heals stomach ulcers, colitis, kindles agni (strengthens digestion), increases bile flow
· Cardiovascular system: Reduces total cholesterol and blockages in circulatory system, purifies blood, thins blood, treatment for anemia
· Reproductive system: Promotes healthy menstrual flow, clears excess Kapha from reproductive system (fibroids, cysts, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea), purifies breast milk and breast tissues
· Scraping action to remove growths, toxins, and plaque
· Destroys worms
· Skin: Used to treat psoriasis, acne, eczema, dermatitis, gives complexion a healthy glow, anti-itching
· Pain reliever
· Skeletal system: heals broken bones, treatment for osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, strengthens joints and tendons
· Clears stagnation from head
· Prevents colon cancer
· Reduces pathogenic bacteria in intestines and clears ama (toxic buildup)
· Clears mucous
· Clears excess fatty tissue
· Antibacterial
· Treats gout
Contraindications: Do not take if gallstones are present, during pregnancy or when trying to conceive, in cases of acute jaundice and hepatitis, with pharmaceutical blood thinners, or within two weeks of surgical procedures.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Balances primarily Vata and Kapha
· Nourishes all body tissues, especially plasma and blood
· Balances the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, and female reproductive systems
· Digestion: Heals stomach ulcers, colitis, kindles agni (strengthens digestion), increases bile flow
· Cardiovascular system: Reduces total cholesterol and blockages in circulatory system, purifies blood, thins blood, treatment for anemia
· Reproductive system: Promotes healthy menstrual flow, clears excess Kapha from reproductive system (fibroids, cysts, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea), purifies breast milk and breast tissues
· Scraping action to remove growths, toxins, and plaque
· Destroys worms
· Skin: Used to treat psoriasis, acne, eczema, dermatitis, gives complexion a healthy glow, anti-itching
· Pain reliever
· Skeletal system: heals broken bones, treatment for osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, strengthens joints and tendons
· Clears stagnation from head
· Prevents colon cancer
· Reduces pathogenic bacteria in intestines and clears ama (toxic buildup)
· Clears mucous
· Clears excess fatty tissue
· Antibacterial
· Treats gout
Contraindications: Do not take if gallstones are present, during pregnancy or when trying to conceive, in cases of acute jaundice and hepatitis, with pharmaceutical blood thinners, or within two weeks of surgical procedures.
Vata Balance
Medicinal herb formula
· Balances Vata without aggravating Pitta or Kapha
· Calms the restless mind
· Grounds the energy
· Support for a healthy reproductive system
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. If pregnant or nursing, consult with healthcare provider before taking.
Medicinal herb formula
· Balances Vata without aggravating Pitta or Kapha
· Calms the restless mind
· Grounds the energy
· Support for a healthy reproductive system
Contraindications: No known herb-drug interactions. If pregnant or nursing, consult with healthcare provider before taking.
Vata Digest/Hingvastak
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Name of this formula in classical Ayurvedic texts: Hingvastak
· The Ayurvedic “digestive enzyme” formula
· Eradicates pathogenic bacteria in digestive tract
· Clears toxic buildup from digestive tract
· Treats cause of bad breath by reducing mucous buildup in lungs, clearing toxins from the colon, and clearing the coating on the tongue
· Balances air
· Relieves gas, bloating, belching, and borborygmus
· Strengthens digestion
· Stimulates healthy appetite
· Grounds energy in the body
· Promotes regular bowel elimination
· Lubricates the digestive tract
· Aids nutrient absorption and assimilation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, acute diarrhea. No known herb-drug interactions.
Culinary medicine (food-based)
· Name of this formula in classical Ayurvedic texts: Hingvastak
· The Ayurvedic “digestive enzyme” formula
· Eradicates pathogenic bacteria in digestive tract
· Clears toxic buildup from digestive tract
· Treats cause of bad breath by reducing mucous buildup in lungs, clearing toxins from the colon, and clearing the coating on the tongue
· Balances air
· Relieves gas, bloating, belching, and borborygmus
· Strengthens digestion
· Stimulates healthy appetite
· Grounds energy in the body
· Promotes regular bowel elimination
· Lubricates the digestive tract
· Aids nutrient absorption and assimilation
Contraindications: Pregnancy, acute diarrhea. No known herb-drug interactions.
Vata Moon Cycle Formula
Medicinal herbal formula
· This is a balancing formula for healing Vata-type reproductive health issues: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstrual cycle
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Medicinal herbal formula
· This is a balancing formula for healing Vata-type reproductive health issues: amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and irregular menstrual cycle
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Women’s Menopause Support
Medicinal herbal formula
· Encourages subtle emotions of love and acceptance
· Calms Pitta in the body
· Nourishes the reproductive system
· Promotes healthy hormonal cycles
· Supports memory and mental focus
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Encourages subtle emotions of love and acceptance
· Calms Pitta in the body
· Nourishes the reproductive system
· Promotes healthy hormonal cycles
· Supports memory and mental focus
Contraindications: Pregnancy.
Yogaraj Guggulu
Medicinal herbal formula
· Anti-inflammatory
· Muscle relaxant
· Reduces gas/bloating
· Detoxifies and rejuvenates the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
· Removes deep-seated Vata from the body tissues (Vata causes pain and irregularity in function)
· Supports comfortable movement of joints and muscles
· Treatment for arthritis with cracking and popping joints
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
Medicinal herbal formula
· Anti-inflammatory
· Muscle relaxant
· Reduces gas/bloating
· Detoxifies and rejuvenates the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
· Removes deep-seated Vata from the body tissues (Vata causes pain and irregularity in function)
· Supports comfortable movement of joints and muscles
· Treatment for arthritis with cracking and popping joints
Contraindications: Pregnancy. No known herb-drug interactions.
