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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWSUGGESTED USEFollow these guidelines AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES Experiences are Personal
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 Astragalus: ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.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.VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.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.ANTIVIRALHerbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.IMMUNE-STIMULANTStimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.STRONG ANTIPLATELET An herb that inhibits clotting, dissolves clots, thins the blood, or destroys platelets, therefore reducing the tendency of blood to form clots. They are useful in cardiovascular disease, clots, and stroke. Aka anticoagulant. 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.DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.BONE-TONICAn herb that strengthens the bones and joints.INOSITOLInositol is an alcohol sugar made naturally in the human body from glucose. It is lipotropic (aiding fat metabilism in the liver). It affects a variety of hormones, neurotransmitters, steroid, growth factors and water.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Astragalus with these FoodsTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Bone-tonic, Vulnerary, Antiplatelet, Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatoryTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Bone-tonic, Vulnerary, Antiplatelet, HepatoprotectiveStinging Nettles Stinging Nettles has these Actions in CommonBone-tonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Blood-tonic, Lung-tonicGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Antifibrotic, Hypolipidemic, Antiplatelet, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatoryDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Diuretic, LivotonicGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Antiplatelet, Livotonic, Blood-tonicSorghum Flour Sorghum Flour has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Blood-tonic, Lung-tonicGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonAntiplatelet, Lung-tonic, Diuretic, Antifibrotic, HypolipidemicCranberry Juice Cranberry Juice has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, LivotonicCranberry Cranberry has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, LivotonicCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Blood-tonic, Lung-tonic, DiureticCompare Astragalus with these Herb SupplementsLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective, Immune-stimulant, Livotonic, Adaptogen, Lung-tonic, Adrenal-tonic, VulneraryLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonAdrenal-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Hepatoprotective, Immune-stimulant, Livotonic, Lung-tonic, Adaptogen, VulneraryBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonBone-tonic, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Livotonic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonicEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Immune-stimulant, Adaptogen, Adrenal-tonicDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Blood-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, AdaptogenAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Adrenal-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, VulneraryBhumyamalaki Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Livotonic, Anti-inflammatory, AntiviralManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, VulneraryGinkgo Ginkgo has these Actions in CommonAntifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatoryArjuna Arjuna has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, HepatoprotectiveTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSAstragalus 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. |
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