College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Cordyceps Herbal Powder (Cordyceps sinensis)

Caterpillar fungus, nutritive.

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CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Caterpillar fungus, nutritive.

Metabolic Nature of Cordyceps

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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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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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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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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Cordyceps
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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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Cordyceps

  • Pine Nuts

    Pine Nuts has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Papaya

    Papaya has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Lamb's Quarters

    Lamb's Quarters has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Goji Berry

    Goji Berry has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Kelp

    Kelp has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Seaweed (Hydrated)

    Seaweed (Hydrated) has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Orange

    Orange has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Flower / Bee Pollen

    Flower / Bee Pollen has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Coconut Butter

    Coconut Butter has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Coconut Cream

    Coconut Cream has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Coconut Flakes

    Coconut Flakes has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Cordyceps

  • Maca

    Maca has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Bala

    Bala has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Nutritive

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Ginseng, Chinese

    Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Methylated Vitamin-B

    Methylated Vitamin-B has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy

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  • CoQ10

    CoQ10 has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy

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  • Vitamin B Complex

    Vitamin B Complex has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy

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  • Long inhale, short exhale

    Long inhale, short exhale has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy

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  • Asparagus root

    Asparagus root has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Cordyceps 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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