AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Guduchi HERBAL POWDER (TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA)

Hypoallergenic & liver restorative.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

An excellent rejuvenative for Vata and Pitta that supports overall health and well-being.*
  • Bolsters the immune system*
  • Supports proper function of the liver and kidneys*
  • Promotes healthy skin and a clear complexion*
  • Supports digestion and a healthy balance of intestinal flora*
  • Supports comfortable movement of the joints*
The health promoting powers of Guduchi were so respected by the authors of the ancient Ayurvedic texts that they called it 'Amrita' or 'Divine Nectar'. A powerful nutritive tonic, Guduchi is one of the best herbs for balancing Vata and Pitta. It has the unusual characteristic of being heating while simultaneously removing excess Pitta from the body. This heat burns accumulated natural toxins purifying the liver, kidneys, joints and blood. It also helps soothe the skin and promotes a clear, healthy complexion. As a rejuvenative, Guduchi strengthens the tissues, bolsters immunity and promotes vitality while calming the mind and supporting proper function of the nervous system. It is also traditionally used to promote longevity and to support healthy reproduction.
Ayurveda Guduchi Whole Plant Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Fruit Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Flower Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Leaf Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Stem / Bark Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Root Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Harvested Large

Ayurveda Guduchi Monogram Large

SUGGESTED USE

1/4 tsp 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Guduchi

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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TASTES
Taste Help

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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity:
Energy Vitality

ENERGY-VITALITY

Includes vitality improving foods, herbs, and exercises by dosha.

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, Immune System, Liver Gallbladder
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Guduchi
Help
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.

Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Immune Calming

STRONG IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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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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, Mast Cell Stabilizer
Alterative

STRONG ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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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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Hepatoprotective

STRONG HEPATOPROTECTIVE

An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Hair Growth Tonic

HAIR-GROWTH-TONIC

An herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Guduchi

Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Mast-cell-stabilizer, Alterative, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, Anthelminthic, Hair-growth-tonic, Internal-detoxicant

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Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Livotonic, Cholagogue, Immune-calming

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Alterative, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Anthelminthic, Hepatoprotective, Mast-cell-stabilizer

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Burdock Root (Gobo)

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Livotonic, Alterative, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant

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Pomegranate

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic, Alterative, Immune-calming

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Diuretic

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Grape

Grape has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Livotonic, Diuretic, Nervine, Alterative, Immune-calming

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Hepatoprotective, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Cholagogue, Livotonic, Alterative

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Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Hair-growth-tonic

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Hair-growth-tonic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Diuretic, Nervine

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Coriander Seed

Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Immune-calming, Anthelminthic, Internal-detoxicant, Diuretic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Guduchi

Bhringaraj

Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

Immune-calming, Livotonic, Anthelminthic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hair-growth-tonic, Hepatoprotective

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Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Mast-cell-stabilizer, Alterative, Anthelminthic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Mast-cell-stabilizer, Nervine, Alterative, Anthelminthic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Immune-calming

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Bhumyamalaki

Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative

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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory

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Milk Thistle

Milk Thistle has these Actions in Common

Livotonic, Nervine, Alterative, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming

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Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)

Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming

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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic, Alterative

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Ginkgo

Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

Nervine, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine

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Impact of Guduchi

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Guduchi affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the color of your tongue body?

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the swelling of your tongue body?

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16
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your appetite/hunger?

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your digestion speed?

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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

TOXINS

How did Guduchi affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your stool smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

Tongue: How did Guduchi affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

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Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the color of your tongue coating?

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1
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17
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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1
18
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your sweat smell?

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4
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

HYDRATION

How did Guduchi affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the cracks on your tongue?

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12
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Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Guduchi affect your energy levels?

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2
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Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your muscle tension?

3
7
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3
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your anxiety?

2
9
12
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the stillness of your tongue?

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14
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

DIGESTION

How did Guduchi affect your appetite/hunger?

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2
14
8
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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your digestion speed?

0
13
10
1
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the amount of gas & bloating?

0
7
10
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

TONGUE

Tongue: How did Guduchi affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
6
14
3
0
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the swelling of your tongue body?

4
4
16
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the color of your tongue body?

1
8
0
15
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the stillness of your tongue?

7
14
3
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the color of your tongue coating?

1
0
1
5
17
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
5
12
6
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

STOOL

How did Guduchi affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your stool color?

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22
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your stool lightness?

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3
1
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your stool smell?

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5
16
3
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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your stool consistency?

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7
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

URINE

How did Guduchi affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

1
1
18
4
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your urine clarity?

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15
6
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your urine smell?

1
2
20
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your urine lightness?

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3
16
4
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
3
11
9
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

SWEAT

How did Guduchi affect your sweat smell?

1
3
15
4
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your sweat quantity?

1
3
14
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

SYSTEMIC

How did Guduchi affect your temperature?

1
4
7
9
3
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your energy levels?

2
2
10
10
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your muscle tension?

3
7
11
3
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)

How did Guduchi affect your anxiety?

2
9
12
1
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 24 Study ID:20 (2021-03-22 - 2021-04-11)


Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Guduchi 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.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Cholagogue: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Hepatoprotective: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Livotonic: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.

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