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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWAmalaki is one of the three ingredients in the most widely used Ayurvedic formula - Triphala. Considered a general panacea for almost all imbalances, Triphala is excellent for detoxifying and rejuvenating the body. Amalaki is generally taken in place of Triphala by those with excess heat in the digestive tract. This may be indicated by gastritis, colitis, ulcers, heartburn or acid reflux. Working to expel excess heat from the body, Amalaki acts as a natural anti inflammatory that soothes and protects the tissues of the digestive tract. It gently detoxifies the body by purifying the blood and supporting healthy, regular elimination.
Amalaki is also a potent rejuvenative for the entire body. It is said to stimulate the production of red blood cells, enhance cellular regeneration, increase lean body mass and support proper function of the liver, spleen, heart and lungs. It has also been used to improve eyesight, strengthen the bones and teeth, and cause hair and nails to grow. It improves the digestive fire, maintains a healthy blood sugar level and is a rich natural source of antioxidants.
Amalaki is the main ingredient in the traditional Ayurvedic jam called chyavanprash. This tasty remedy has been used for centuries as a way to deliver the healing benefits of Amalaki deep into the tissues. For more information on chyavanprash click here.
A traditional rejuvenative used to cleanse and nourish the bodily tissues. Balancing for all doshas, especially Pitta.*
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Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary.
The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.Here are the herbal actions of Amalaki: QUENCHES-THIRSTAn herb or substance that relieves thirst.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.ANTACIDHerbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.IMPROVES-FOCUSReduces scattered thoughts. Creates a steady mind.BRAIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens the brain, thereby improves either mental function, stamina, or stability.REFRESHINGStimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.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.ANTIFIBROTICFibrosis of an organ is often a progressive leading to organ failure (i.e lungs, liver, kidney). While vulneraries usually help restore collagen, antifibrotic herbs often clear collagen. Aka fibrinolytic.SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTIPYRETICReduces a fever / febrifuge.STRONG ANTIOXIDANT An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions. REFRIGERANTAn herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.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.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.CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.OPTHALMICBenefits the eyes, vision tonic.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used to stop bleeding.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.BUILDS-SEMENHerbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.HAIR-GROWTH-TONICAn herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Amalaki with these FoodsGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Quenches-thirst, Tonic, Antioxidant, Brain-tonic, Nutritive, Sialogogue, Alterative, Aphrodisiac, Builds-semen, Opthalmic, Stool-softenerTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonHair-growth-tonic, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Antioxidant, Detoxicant, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antifibrotic, CarminativePomegranate Pomegranate has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antioxidant, Nutritive, Skin-tonic, Antacid, Blood-tonic, Opthalmic, Styptic, Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, RefrigerantCilantro Cilantro has these Actions in CommonAntipyretic, Digestive, Refrigerant, Alterative, Carminative, Hemostatic, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, Refreshing, StypticJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Nutritive, Refrigerant, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Hemostatic, Refreshing, Wakes-you-upBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Detoxicant, Opthalmic, Stimulates-energy, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Relaxes-eyes, Stool-softener, Blood-tonic, Nutritive, Skin-tonicLemon Lemon has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue, Carminative, General-laxative, Refrigerant, Stool-softener, Detoxicant, Improves-focus, Relaxes-eyes, AlterativeSaffron Saffron has these Actions in CommonAntipyretic, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Carminative, Nutritive, Styptic, Blood-tonic, Detoxicant, Skin-tonicTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antioxidant, Detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Digestive, Skin-tonic, Antifibrotic, Carminative, HepatoprotectiveAlmonds Almonds has these Actions in CommonBrain-tonic, Nutritive, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Builds-semen, Promotes-virility, Tonic, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Skin-tonicAcai Acai has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Brain-tonic, Quenches-thirst, Relaxes-eyes, Anti-inflammatory, Improves-focus, Refreshing, Antioxidant, Nutritive, RefrigerantCompare Amalaki with these Herb SupplementsAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Builds-semen, Alterative, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-virility, Antioxidant, Tonic, Antipyretic, Aphrodisiac, Blood-tonic, Brain-tonicHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonOpthalmic, Alterative, Sialogogue, Anti-inflammatory, Stool-softener, Carminative, Styptic, Detoxicant, Digestive, General-laxative, HemostaticBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-tonic, Detoxicant, Digestive, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugarBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonDigestive, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Adaptogen, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-tonic, DetoxicantPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Builds-semen, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Promotes-virility, Anti-inflammatory, Stimulates-energyYellow Dock Yellow Dock has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antifibrotic, Antipyretic, Blood-tonic, Detoxicant, Digestive, General-laxativeChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Stool-softener, Cardiac-tonic, Tonic, Carminative, Detoxicant, Digestive, General-laxative, Nutritive, Promotes-virilityBelly breathing Belly breathing has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Detoxicant, Digestive, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Adaptogen, Promotes-virilityBreathing Exercises Breathing Exercises has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Digestive, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Adaptogen, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonicEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Detoxicant, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-energy, Adaptogen, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Wakes-you-upTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSAmalaki may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.Amalaki Research & Clinical TrialsTEMPERATURE/CIRCULATIONHow did Amalaki affect your temperature?
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NERVOUS-SYSTEMHow did Amalaki affect your energy levels?
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TONGUETongue: How did Amalaki affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?
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URINEHow did Amalaki affect your urine frequency/quantity?
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SWEATHow did Amalaki affect your sweat smell?
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SYSTEMICHow did Amalaki affect your temperature?
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WHAT'S NEXT? Look for similar items by category Herbs-and-Formulas, Pitta-Reducing, Heart-Circulation-Blood, Liver-Gallbladder, Anti-Aging, Energy-Vitality, Immune-System, Skin-CareReviews for Amalaki (5.00 out of 5 stars) 3 ratings Sign in to rate this remedy
How would one use the fresh amalaki. I have seen it in Indian grocery stores
You can simply eat it. Often Indian groceries stores will have dried ones as well.
Amalaki is generally cooling to the bowels. I'd be happy to do a consultation with you concerning your sister since there are many other variables involved. Thanks!
I started taking amalaki and have LOVED the benefits on my skin, but I noticed that it seems a bit constipating. Is this a normal side effect to Amalaki? It's been great otherwise.
Helps me and my family to refresh and clean our body. Like taste and feeling during drinking the Amalaki as well post effect My rate is 5 stars
I have a silent reflux and every time I take even 1/4 tsp in warm water, my voice becomes more hoarse. :( I read Amalaki is supposed to help with reflux but anything sour aggrevates my throat. Any advice on how to make it less acidic?
It sounds like this is not the right herb for you. I suggest working with your doctor or practitioner to find a better fit.
How would one use the fresh amalaki. I have seen it in Indian grocery stores
You can simply eat it. Often Indian groceries stores will have dried ones as well.
Amalaki is generally cooling to the bowels. I'd be happy to do a consultation with you concerning your sister since there are many other variables involved. Thanks!
I started taking amalaki and have LOVED the benefits on my skin, but I noticed that it seems a bit constipating. Is this a normal side effect to Amalaki? It's been great otherwise.
Helps me and my family to refresh and clean our body. Like taste and feeling during drinking the Amalaki as well post effect My rate is 5 stars
I have a silent reflux and every time I take even 1/4 tsp in warm water, my voice becomes more hoarse. :( I read Amalaki is supposed to help with reflux but anything sour aggrevates my throat. Any advice on how to make it less acidic?
It sounds like this is not the right herb for you. I suggest working with your doctor or practitioner to find a better fit.
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