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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWDo not apply Calendula to wounds that are infected or have sepsis, as it promotes rapid healing, and may seal the infection and dirt internally. Tea to Reduce Fever
SUGGESTED USEFollow these guidelines AYURVEDIC 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 Calendula, Marigold: STRONG DETOXICANT An herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state. STRONG ANALGESIC Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne. DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.STRONG SKIN-TONIC An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion. STRONG VULNERARY An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic). STRONG ANTIMICROBIAL An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals. STRONG ANTIPYRETIC Reduces a fever / febrifuge. STRONG ANTISEPTIC Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems. STRONG ANTIVIRAL Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil. ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.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.REDUCES-SECRETIONSStops discharges & secretions (examples include sweat, vaginal discharge, diarrhea, urinary, nasal, etc).VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.CHOLAGOGUECholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.UTERINE-STIMULANTCauses contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.STRONG FLAVONOIDS Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect. CAFFEINE-METHYLXANTHINESMethylxanthines are purine alkaloids that have a stimulant and bronchodilating effect.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Calendula, Marigold with these FoodsTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Antifungal, Detoxicant, Vasodilator, Analgesic, AntimicrobialTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Antifungal, Detoxicant, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, HypolipidemicAloe Vera Juice Aloe Vera Juice has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Antifungal, Detoxicant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Antimicrobial, HypolipidemicAloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera Gel has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antimicrobial, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Skin-tonic, Antifungal, Detoxicant, VulneraryGarlic Garlic has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Antiviral, Diaphoretic, Antifungal, Cholagogue, Vasodilator, AntimicrobialSage Sage has these Actions in CommonAntipyretic, Diaphoretic, Vulnerary, Antiseptic, Reduces-secretions, Analgesic, Detoxicant, Uterine-stimulantFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, Uterine-stimulant, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, VulneraryGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Antifungal, Detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Vulnerary, AntiviralBurdock Root (Gobo) Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Detoxicant, VulneraryTarragon Tarragon has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Cholagogue, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Detoxicant, Antimicrobial, DiaphoreticCilantro Cilantro has these Actions in CommonAntipyretic, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Styptic, Anti-inflammatory, DetoxicantCompare Calendula, Marigold with these Herb SupplementsYarrow Yarrow has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Alterative, Detoxicant, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory, Styptic, Antifungal, Uterine-stimulant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Antipyretic, Vulnerary, AntisepticGoldenseal Goldenseal has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Vulnerary, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Cholagogue, Alterative, Detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces-secretions, Antifungal, Uterine-stimulantNeem Leaf Neem Leaf has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Detoxicant, Alterative, HypolipidemicEchinacea Echinacea has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Alterative, VulneraryManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Hypolipidemic, Skin-tonic, Vasodilator, Alterative, VulneraryGuluchyadi Kashayam Guluchyadi Kashayam has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Cholagogue, Reduces-secretions, VulneraryMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Reduces-secretions, Uterine-stimulant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, AntisepticDandelion Root Dandelion Root has these Actions in CommonAntipyretic, Cholagogue, Detoxicant, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, AntimicrobialHops Hops has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, AntisepticBhumyamalaki Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Cholagogue, Detoxicant, Hypolipidemic, Skin-tonicTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSCalendula, Marigold 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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