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Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus (Selenicereus grandifloris)

Heart tonic that relaxes nerves.
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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Selenicerus grandiflora (Night blooming Cactus (Cerueus steam) is a traditional herb to reduce an enlarged heart prone to arrhythmia.

Suggested Use

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus

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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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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY

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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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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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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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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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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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 Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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Other

Affinity:
Heart Circulation Blood
Family:
Cactaceae

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus
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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Mind, Stress & Sleep:
Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Heart & Circulation:
Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Cardiac Tonic

STRONG CARDIAC-TONIC

Strengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.

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Kidney & Urinary:
Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus

  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Antidepressant, Cardiac-tonic, Brain-tonic

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  • Stevia

    Stevia has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Sorghum Flour

    Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Antidepressant, Brain-tonic

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Antidepressant, Cardiac-tonic

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Antidepressant

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic

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  • Avocado

    Avocado has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Antidepressant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus

  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic, Antidepressant, Brain-tonic

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  • Brahmi - Bacopa

    Brahmi - Bacopa has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Brain-tonic, Cardiac-tonic

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  • Rhodiola

    Rhodiola has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Brain-tonic, Cardiac-tonic

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Hawthorne Berry & Flower

    Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic

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  • Elecampane

    Elecampane has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Cardiac-tonic, Antidepressant

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  • Motherwort

    Motherwort has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Cardiac-tonic, Diuretic

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus 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

Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus 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 Cereus, Night Blooming Cactus. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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