College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Ephedra (ma Huang) Herbal Powder (Ephedra sinica)

Banned by the FDA because it contains ephedra.

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CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Banned by the FDA because it contains ephedra.

Metabolic Nature of Ephedra (Ma Huang)

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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 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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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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AGGRAVATES
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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Ephedra (Ma Huang)
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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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

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

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Nerve Stimulant

NERVE-STIMULANT

Provide short lived stimulation of the nervous system.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Antihistamine,
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 Ephedra (Ma Huang)

  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant, Bronchodilator

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Immune-calming, Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Immune-calming, Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Apple (raw)

    Apple (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Antihistamine, Immune-calming

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  • Cranberry

    Cranberry has these Actions in Common

    Antihistamine, Immune-calming, Antidepressant

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  • Red Onion (raw)

    Red Onion (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antihistamine, Bronchodilator, Immune-calming

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  • Blueberry

    Blueberry has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Antidepressant, Antihistamine

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  • Coffee

    Coffee has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Nerve-stimulant, Antidepressant

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  • Sage

    Sage has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Immune-calming

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  • Yerba Mate Blend

    Yerba Mate Blend has these Actions in Common

    Nerve-stimulant, Antidepressant

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  • Stevia

    Stevia has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Ephedra (Ma Huang)

  • Ginseng, Chinese

    Ginseng, Chinese has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Antihistamine, Immune-calming, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Sniff raw onions, chopped

    Sniff raw onions, chopped has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Immune-calming, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

    Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Immune-calming

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  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Immune-calming

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Immune-calming

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  • Direct sunlight exposure

    Direct sunlight exposure has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Makandi

    Makandi has these Actions in Common

    Immune-calming, Bronchodilator

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  • Cold Shower / Bath

    Cold Shower / Bath has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Nerve-stimulant

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  • Sitopaladi

    Sitopaladi has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Immune-calming

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Ephedra (Ma Huang) 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

Ephedra (Ma Huang) may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Note this is not a complete list of all possible contraindications. 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 Ephedra (Ma Huang). Please see your health care provider for more information.

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