College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Coltsfoot Herbal Powder (Tussilago farfara)

Coats the throat useful in cough and irritation.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Contains hepatotoxic alkaloids, avoid if pregnant, nursing, in babies, or have a liver disease.

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Metabolic Nature of Coltsfoot

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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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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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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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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
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating

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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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Coltsfoot
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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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Emollient

EMOLLIENT

Soothes & softens the skin. Often a topical demulcent or oil.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants 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.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens 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.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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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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Constituents:

Toxicity: Moderate - Not for long term use.

Foods with a Similar Nature to Coltsfoot

  • Honey

    Honey has these Actions in Common

    Emollient, Antitussive, Expectorant, Demulcent, Soothes-throat

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  • Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

    Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

    Demulcent, Emollient, Anti-inflammatory, Soothes-throat

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  • Sorghum Flour

    Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Demulcent, Anti-inflammatory, Lung-tonic

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-calming, Antitussive, Lung-tonic

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  • Flax Seed

    Flax Seed has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Immune-calming

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  • Caraway Seeds

    Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Antitussive, Immune-calming

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  • Cassava Root / Yuca

    Cassava Root / Yuca has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Expectorant

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant

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  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Antitussive, Emollient

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  • Stinging Nettles

    Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Coltsfoot

  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Lung-tonic, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Expectorant

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Demulcent, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Lung-tonic, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Mullein

    Mullein has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Soothes-throat, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Emollient

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Soothes-throat

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  • Humidifier

    Humidifier has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Demulcent, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Soothes-throat

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  • Comfrey Root

    Comfrey Root has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Demulcent, Emollient, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Plantain Leaf

    Plantain Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Expectorant, Immune-calming

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  • Marshmallow Root Powder

    Marshmallow Root Powder has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Emollient, Immune-calming

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Lung-tonic

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  • Lungwort Lichen Thallus

    Lungwort Lichen Thallus has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Coltsfoot 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

Coltsfoot 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 Coltsfoot. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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