College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)

Blood root is a caustic, antiviral agent used in skin cancer and warts.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

It was combined with zinc chloride to make Fell's paste, a black salve, which was also called 'Nature's scalpel.' Escharotic treatments such as Sanguinaria are dangerous and should only be used under expert guidance.
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Metabolic Nature of Bloodroot

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Bloodroot
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.

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Caustic

CAUSTIC

Used to ablate warts. Caution: Use only under supervision from a western medical doctor.

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Antifungal

STRONG ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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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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Foods with a Similar Nature to Bloodroot

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    Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Garlic

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    Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Rosemary

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    Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

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  • Prickly Pear Cactus

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  • Balsamic Vinegar

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  • Coconut Cream

    Coconut Cream has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Coconut Flakes

    Coconut Flakes has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Coconut Butter

    Coconut Butter has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Lavender

    Lavender has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Oregano

    Oregano has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Bloodroot

  • Mayapple

    Mayapple has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Caustic

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  • Tea Tree Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Tea Tree Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Black Walnut

    Black Walnut has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Antifungal

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  • Calendula, Marigold

    Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal, Antiviral

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  • Caprylic acid

    Caprylic acid has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Boric Acid Soak / Suppository

    Boric Acid Soak / Suppository has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Vinegar Soak / Compress / Sitz Bath

    Vinegar Soak / Compress / Sitz Bath has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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  • Aspirin & Castor Oil for Warts

    Aspirin & Castor Oil for Warts has these Actions in Common

    Caustic

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  • Loose fitting clothing / barefoot

    Loose fitting clothing / barefoot has these Actions in Common

    Antifungal

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Bloodroot 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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