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How Does This Ayurvedic Home Remedy Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWHow to do Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)Level: Vigorous This vigorous breathing exercise is contraindicated in these instances: high/low BP, pregnancy, heart disease, vertigo, hernia, gastric ulcer, epilepsy, detached retina, recent abdominal surgery, risk of stroke.
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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 Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama): DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.STRONG STIMULATES-CROWN Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the top of the head. STRONG WAKES-YOU-UP Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy. STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAINCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.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.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.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.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.RAISES-THYROIDAn herb that increases thyroid function.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) with these FoodsMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energyRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, Nervine, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxantAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energyThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, ExpectorantFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, ExpectorantMint Mint has these Actions in CommonAnxiolytic, Nervine, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Detoxicant, Stimulates-crown, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stimulates-energyBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Anxiolytic, Detoxicant, NervineCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Decongestant, Expectorant, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, DigestiveDaikon Radish Daikon Radish has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Stimulates-crown, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Lung-tonicBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Alterative, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Anxiolytic, General-laxativeGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyCompare Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) with these Herb SupplementsBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, General-laxative, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Adaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Adrenal-tonic, Decongestant, Nervine, Alterative, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Raises-thyroid, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Stimulates-crownBreathing Exercises Breathing Exercises has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Adrenal-tonic, Decongestant, Nervine, Alterative, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Raises-thyroid, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Builds-stamina, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonicBelly breathing Belly breathing has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Digestive, Raises-thyroid, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Builds-stamina, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Adaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Adrenal-tonic, Decongestant, Nervine, Alterative, Detoxicant, Promotes-virilityExternal Breath (Bahya Pranayama) External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonDigestive, General-laxative, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-crown, Anxiolytic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Detoxicant, Wakes-you-upEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Digestive, Expectorant, Adaptogen, Lowers-blood-sugar, Adrenal-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Anxiolytic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Builds-staminaHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-crown, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Adaptogen, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Anxiolytic, NervinePunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonStimulates-front-of-brain, Builds-stamina, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Lung-tonic, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonCardiac-tonic, Detoxicant, Digestive, General-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Adaptogen, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Wakes-you-upAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonMuscle-relaxant, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Blood-tonic, Builds-staminaDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Blood-tonic, Digestive, Expectorant, Muscle-relaxant, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, AdaptogenTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) 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.CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.WHAT'S NEXT? Look for similar items by category Anti-Aging, Digestion, Energy-Vitality, Heart-Circulation-Blood, Respiratory-Health![]() |