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Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)Cold, acrid, immune tonic, stimulant, modulator. Antimicrobial & antiseptic ~ Goldenseal but also antiviral. Mucus and lymphatic decongestant, diaphoretic. Specific for emaciation and debility. Alterative, anti-inflammatory. |
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.
STRONG ACRID Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.
STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.
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 IMMUNE-STIMULANT Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.
Echinacea 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.
Echinacea may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
