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How Does This Ayurvedic Home Remedy Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWHow to do Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati Pranayama)Level: Vigorous This vigorous breathing exercise is contraindicated in these instances: high/low BP, pregnancy, heart disease, vertigo, hernia, gastric ulcer, epilepsy, detached retina, recent abdominal surgery, risk of stroke.
Aka: Kapala bhati SUGGESTED USEAYURVEDIC 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 Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama): DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives...DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.STIMULATES-CROWNCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the top of the head.STIMULATES-FRONT-OF-BRAINCreates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area in the forehead. Activates the frontal lobe - the area responsible for motor function, emotional expression, thinking, and decision making.WAKES-YOU-UPInvigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.NERVINEBalances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.BUILDS-STAMINAPromotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.ADRENAL-TONICStrengthens, supports, or increases output of adrenals.DECONGESTANTAn herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.EXPECTORANTExpectorants 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.LUNG-TONICStrengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.ADAPTOGENHerbs that promote stabilization of physiological processes and homeostasis. Adaptogens increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.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.CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.RAISES-THYROIDAn herb that increases thyroid function.PROMOTES-VIRILITYEncourages virility and potency.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) with these FoodsMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energyAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stimulates-front-of-brainRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Detoxicant, Nervine, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxantThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, ExpectorantFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, ExpectorantMint Mint has these Actions in CommonAnxiolytic, Nervine, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Detoxicant, Stimulates-crown, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stimulates-energyBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonAnxiolytic, Detoxicant, Nervine, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Lung-tonicCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Decongestant, Expectorant, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, DigestiveDaikon Radish Daikon Radish has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Lung-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-crownBeets Beets has these Actions in CommonAnxiolytic, General-laxative, Blood-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Alterative, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energySaffron Saffron has these Actions in CommonCardiac-tonic, Nervine, Anxiolytic, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, DigestiveCompare Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) with these Herb SupplementsBellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Raises-thyroid, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Stimulates-crown, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Builds-stamina, Lowers-blood-sugar, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Adaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Adrenal-tonic, Decongestant, NervineBreathing Exercises Breathing Exercises has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, General-laxative, Builds-stamina, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonic, Adaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Adrenal-tonic, Decongestant, Nervine, Alterative, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Raises-thyroid, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energyBelly breathing Belly breathing has these Actions in CommonAdaptogen, Cardiac-tonic, Muscle-relaxant, Adrenal-tonic, Decongestant, Nervine, Alterative, Detoxicant, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Digestive, Raises-thyroid, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, General-laxative, Builds-stamina, Lowers-blood-sugar, Cardiac-stimulant, Lung-tonicHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonBlood-tonic, Stimulates-crown, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Detoxicant, Adaptogen, Expectorant, Adrenal-tonic, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Anxiolytic, NervineExternal Breath (Bahya Pranayama) External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in CommonAnxiolytic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, General-laxative, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-crownEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Digestive, Adaptogen, Expectorant, Adrenal-tonic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Anxiolytic, Nervine, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Wakes-you-upChyavanprash Nutritive Jam Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in CommonAdrenal-tonic, General-laxative, Alterative, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Detoxicant, Digestive, Adaptogen, ExpectorantPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Builds-stamina, Stimulates-front-of-brain, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonicAmalaki Amalaki has these Actions in CommonGeneral-laxative, Lowers-blood-sugar, Adaptogen, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Stimulates-energy, Blood-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-tonic, Detoxicant, DigestiveAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antispasmodic, Anxiolytic, Blood-tonic, Builds-stamina, Muscle-relaxant, Adaptogen, Nervine, Adrenal-tonic, Promotes-virilityTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) 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 SYMPTOMSBreath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.Look for similar items by category Anti-Aging, Bowel-Poop-Elimination, Cleanse-and-Detox, Digestion, Energy-Vitality, Heart-Circulation-Blood, Respiratory-Health |
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