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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
How Can This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISSUGGESTED USE
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 Cardamom: STRONG CARMINATIVE Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines. ANTIEMETICHerbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.STRONG BRONCHODILATOR An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma. 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.DIURETICHerbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.ANTILITHICAn herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.STRONG ANTISPASMODIC Herbs 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 Cardamom with these FoodsCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antiemetic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Antilithic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxinsFennel Seeds Fennel Seeds has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Appetizer, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energyBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, DecongestantCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Decongestant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, DiureticDill Dill has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energyGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Decongestant, Lung-tonicCoriander Seed Coriander Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, ExpectorantThyme (fresh) Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energyHing (Asafoetida) Hing (Asafoetida) has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonicNigella (black cumin) Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicCompare Cardamom with these Herb SupplementsWild Ginger Wild Ginger has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Digestive, Antiemetic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxinsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Lung-tonic, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Detoxicant, DiaphoreticMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Analgesic, Diuretic, Antiemetic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, CarminativePushkaramoola Pushkaramoola has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Carminative, DiaphoreticPennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, CarminativeCumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, DigestiveTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonBronchodilator, Carminative, Decongestant, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, AppetizerKanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Lung-tonicAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Lung-tonicElecampane Elecampane has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Stimulates-energyDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonDecongestant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, CarminativeTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSCardamom 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.WHAT'S NEXT? Look for similar items by category Herbs-and-Formulas, Specialty-Foods-Spices, Kapha-Reducing, Vata-Reducing, Digestion, Respiratory-HealthFeedback
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