College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum)

Febrifuge (lowers fever) and a diaphoretic (induces sweating), acting to reduce the aches and pains of flu-like symptoms.

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Febrifuge (lowers fever) and a diaphoretic (induces sweating), acting to reduce the aches and pains of flu-like symptoms.

Suggested Use

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.

1 dropper full 2x/day

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Metabolic Nature of Boneset

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

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

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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 taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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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 metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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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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Other

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Boneset
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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Emetic

EMETIC

An herb that causes vomiting and nausea.

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Purgative

PURGATIVE

Where 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.

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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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Diaphoretic

STRONG DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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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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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Boneset

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Muscle-relaxant, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Purgative, Emetic, Muscle-relaxant

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Muscle-relaxant, Diaphoretic, Purgative, Emetic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Emetic, Muscle-relaxant, Diaphoretic, Purgative

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  • Tamarind

    Tamarind has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, General-laxative

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  • Alcohol

    Alcohol has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant

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  • Red Onion (raw)

    Red Onion (raw) has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Immune-calming, Diaphoretic

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Diaphoretic, General-laxative

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Immune-calming, Diaphoretic

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  • Garlic

    Garlic has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Antiviral, Diaphoretic

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  • Sage

    Sage has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Boneset

  • Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam)

    Nagaradi Kashaya (Amruthotharam) has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, General-laxative, Immune-calming, Antipyretic

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  • Lemon Balm

    Lemon Balm has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Muscle-relaxant

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  • Sitopaladi

    Sitopaladi has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming

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  • Osha

    Osha has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Antiviral, Diaphoretic

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  • Lobelia

    Lobelia has these Actions in Common

    Emetic, Muscle-relaxant, Diaphoretic

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  • Mahasudarshan

    Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Antiviral, Diaphoretic

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  • Hops

    Hops has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming

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  • Guluchyadi Kashayam

    Guluchyadi Kashayam has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Antiviral, Immune-calming

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  • KapiKacchu

    KapiKacchu has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Muscle-relaxant, Purgative

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  • Calendula, Marigold

    Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Antiviral, Diaphoretic

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Boneset 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 SYMPTOMS

Boneset may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Boneset. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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