Nutrition & Herbs from Ayurveda & Greek Medicine

Nutrition & Herbs from Ayurveda & Greek Medicine

 

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Blue Flag Root Herbal Powder (Iris vericolor)

A strong botanical to be used by experts only

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL & METABOLIC INSIGHTS

A strong botanical to be used by experts only

Metabolic Impact of Blue Flag Root

Classical Metabolic Theory uses biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic impact of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (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

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other Health Virtues

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Blue Flag Root
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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Internal Detoxicant

STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Expectorant

STRONG EXPECTORANT

Expectorants 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.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Metabolic Impact to Blue Flag Root

  • Red Wine

    Red Wine has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Leeks

    Leeks has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Anise

    Anise has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Expectorant

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  • Radish (raw)

    Radish (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Expectorant

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  • Grapefruit

    Grapefruit has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Expectorant

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  • Spanish Black Radish

    Spanish Black Radish has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Scallions (Raw)

    Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • White Vinegar

    White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Red Wine Vinegar

    Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Apple Cider Vinegar

    Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Coriander Seed

    Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Metabolic Impact to Blue Flag Root

  • Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

    Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Plantain Leaf

    Plantain Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Kushta

    Kushta has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Dashamoola Powder

    Dashamoola Powder has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Expectorant

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Belly breathing

    Belly breathing has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • St. John's Wort

    St. John's Wort has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Expectorant

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Blue Flag Root may temper these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual and constitution. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

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