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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

BHUMYAMALAKI HERBAL POWDER (PHYLANTHUS FATERNUS)

Ayurveda's preferred liver and gall bladder decongestant.

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How Can This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Make You Feel Great?

AYURVEDIC ANALYSIS

Certified Organic Bhumyamalaki herb powder (Phyllanthus fraternus)

Detoxifies and strengthens the liver

Supports proper function of the liver
Cleanses the gall bladder
Promotes healthy skin
Cools and soothes the digestive tract

Ayurvedic Energetics

Rasa (taste): bitter, astringent, sweet
Virya (action): cooling
Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for Pitta and Kapha, may increase Vata.

Commentary

Bhumyamalaki is the quintessential Ayurvedic herb for the liver. It is very bitter in taste and has an action that is cooling, soothing and cleansing. With its special affinity for the liver, bhumyamalaki acts to cleanse, detoxify and strengthen this essential organ. It also supports proper function of the gall bladder and promotes healthy skin. An excellent herb for both Pitta and Kapha, bhumyamalaki is useful for those with constitutions that would benefit from its dry and light qualities.

SUGGESTED USE

1/4-1/2 tsp in hot water at night or as directed by your practitioner.

How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS

What is the biocharacteristic theory of medicine?

INCREASES

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. Catabolic people tend to be easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic people tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic people are heavy, stable and grounded, but if they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion.

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PACIFIES	AGGRAVATES

HAS THE FOLLOWING

Family:
Phyllanthaceae

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 Bhumyamalaki:

Digestion:

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Bowel Health:

General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...

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Cleanse & Detox:

Detoxicant

DETOXICANT

An herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.

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Skin Care & Beauty:

Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Respiratory-Health:

Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Immune System:

Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antiviral

ANTIVIRAL

Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.

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Heart & Circulation:

Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Literally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Kidney & Urinary:

Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Lithagogue

LITHAGOGUE

An herb used to expel stones such as kidney stones or gall stones.

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Liver & Gallbladder:

Hepatoprotective

HEPATOPROTECTIVE

An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the release of bile from the gall bladder for improved digestion.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An 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 has beta-carotene.

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Compare Bhumyamalaki with these Foods

Compare the following foods with Bhumyamalaki:

Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Lithagogue, Detoxicant, General-laxative, Livotonic, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative, Diuretic, Skin-tonic, Cholagogue, General-laxative

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Detoxicant, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Livotonic

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White Vinegar

White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Hepatoprotective, Detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Cholagogue

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Detoxicant

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Red Wine Vinegar

Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative

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Aloe Vera Juice

Aloe Vera Juice has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative

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Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe Vera Gel has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diuretic, Alterative, Detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Garlic

Garlic has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, General-laxative, Alterative, Detoxicant, Antiviral, Diuretic

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Compare Bhumyamalaki with these Herb Supplements

Compare the following herb supplements with Bhumyamalaki:

Guduchi

Guduchi has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Livotonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory

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Triphala

Triphala has these Actions in Common

Skin-tonic, Alterative, Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic, General-laxative

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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic, General-laxative, Alterative

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Manjistha

Manjistha has these Actions in Common

Lithagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, Diuretic

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Skin-tonic, Alterative

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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Digestive, Livotonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory

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Mahasudarshan

Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

Antiviral, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Livotonic, Alterative

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Detoxicant, Digestive, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue

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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Hepatoprotective, Livotonic

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Bhumyamalaki 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.

Bhumyamalaki Research & Clinical Trials

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.