AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG

Herbs that revitalizing by warming and stimulating, typically stimulating arterial circulation.

Where Qi tonics revitalize by nourishing and stimulating, these herbs increase yang by warming and stimulating. Arterial circulation is generally stimulated by

• Vasodilators - Frequently aromatic.
• Cardiac stimulants - Frequently pungent

They are typically hot aromatic pungents that are high in essential oils.

Combined with analgesics and anti-inflammatories, these herbs can warm up and clear toxins in the joint space, relieving arthritis and joint pain.

Taken as a hot tea, these herbs have a diaphoretic action that helps to stimulate a fever (dispels wind-cold). When directed towards the lungs, they can have a decongesting and expectorant effect. When directed towards the kidney, they can increase kidney perfusion and urination. Directed towards the digestive tract. they can stimulate enzyme production and nutrient absorption. Directed towards the uterus they can revitalize menstruation in absent or scanty period.

Due to the pungent, drying nature of herbs in this class, they may liquefy and dry up fluids excessively (injure the fluids / injure yin). Avoid in yin deficiency, Pitta, pregnancy, and bleeding conditions.

INGREDIENTS WITH DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG QUALITY

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH DISPEL-COLD-TONIFY-YANG QUALITY

OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING ENERGY-VITALITY

HELPFUL FOR*

'Dispel-cold-tonify-yang' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.

About 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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