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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWBhringaraj is famous in India for its use as a natural hair tonic. A primary ingredient in most Ayurvedic hair oils, bhringaraj promotes strong, healthy hair growth and helps maintain the hair's natural color and luster. It is one of the best rejuvenatives for Pitta, and has a special affinity for the head. Bhringaraj promotes healthy nails, bones, teeth and a clear complexion. It calms the mind, bolsters the memory and supports healthy eyes and ears. Bhringaraj is also an excellent liver cleanser and supports proper function of the lungs.
Also known as bhringraj (with one 'a' only). SUGGESTED USE
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 Bhringaraj: EMETICAn herb that causes vomiting and nausea.PURGATIVEWhere general laxatives target the colon, purgatives are strong laxatives that target complete elimination of the small intestine. Use only sporadically as it can be habit forming.ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.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.SKIN-TONICAn herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.VULNERARYAn herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).ANTIPRURITICAntipruritics are herbs that inhibit itching that is often associated with itching skin conditions such as sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites, or contact dermatitis (as in poison ivy exposure.)ANTHELMINTHICKills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).ANTIMICROBIALAn agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTIPOISONOUSAn antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.CALMS-HEARTAn herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'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.VESSEL-TONICAn herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.OPTHALMICBenefits the eyes, vision tonic.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.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.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.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.BONE-TONICAn herb that strengthens the bones and joints.HAIR-GROWTH-TONICAn herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Bhringaraj with these FoodsTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Antipoisonous, Bone-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Antipruritic, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Skin-tonic, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Blood-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Immune-calming, VulneraryTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Antimicrobial, Blood-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anthelminthic, Antipoisonous, Bone-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipruritic, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, VulneraryHibiscus Hibiscus has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hypotensive, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Hair-growth-tonic, Opthalmic, Cholagogue, Hemostatic, Skin-tonicDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, LivotonicStinging Nettles Stinging Nettles has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Tonic, Bone-tonic, Hemostatic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Immune-calmingCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonOpthalmic, Blood-tonic, Hypotensive, Skin-tonic, Cholagogue, Livotonic, Tonic, DiureticGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Tonic, Diuretic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Opthalmic, Blood-tonicPomegranate Pomegranate has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Skin-tonic, Blood-tonic, Livotonic, Cholagogue, OpthalmicSesame Oil Sesame Oil has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Hair-growth-tonic, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Livotonic, Bone-tonic, Skin-tonicAloe Vera Juice Aloe Vera Juice has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, VulneraryChamomile Chamomile has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Nervine, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative, Immune-calming, Skin-tonicCompare Bhringaraj with these Herb SupplementsArjuna Arjuna has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Vessel-tonic, Bone-tonic, Vulnerary, Calms-heart, Diuretic, EmeticPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAntipoisonous, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Hypotensive, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugarMotherwort Motherwort has these Actions in CommonHypotensive, Immune-calming, Nervine, Analgesic, Vessel-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Calms-heart, Diuretic, HemostaticVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Calms-heart, Tonic, Diuretic, Vessel-tonic, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, HypotensiveLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonAntipoisonous, Antipruritic, Emetic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Livotonic, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, AntimicrobialLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonAntipoisonous, Antipruritic, Emetic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Analgesic, Livotonic, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, AntimicrobialGuduchi Guduchi has these Actions in CommonHair-growth-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Livotonic, Anthelminthic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, DiureticHorsetail Horsetail has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Immune-calming, Skin-tonic, Analgesic, VulneraryManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hypolipidemic, Skin-tonic, Analgesic, VulneraryNeem Leaf Neem Leaf has these Actions in CommonLowers-blood-sugar, Anthelminthic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipruritic, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calmingTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSBhringaraj 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.Look for similar items by category Herbs-and-Formulas, Pitta-Reducing, Liver-Gallbladder, Mind-Stress-Sleep, Skin-CareReviews for Bhringaraj (5.00 out of 5 stars) 2 ratings Sign in to rate this remedy
This works great for healthy hair, skin and nails. I advise anybody who desires strong glossy hair to use this.
This works great for healthy hair, skin and nails. I advise anybody who desires strong glossy hair to use this.
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