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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

GUDUCHI HERBAL POWDER (TINOSPORA CORDIFOLIA)

Hypoallergenic & liver restorative.

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1. Ayurvedic Perspective

2. Dosage & Suggested Use

3. Biocharacteristics & Herbal Actions

4. Similar foods and herbs

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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.

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SUGGESTED USE

1/4 tsp 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.

How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

Biocharacteristics of Guduchi

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INCREASES

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

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 is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.

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DOSHAS

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

HAS THE FOLLOWING

Affinity:
Energy Vitality, Immune System, Liver Gallbladder

HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Guduchi
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.

Cleanse & Detox:

Detoxicant

DETOXICANT

An herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.

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Mind, Stress & Sleep:

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 System:

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

Heart & Circulation:

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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Kidney & Urinary:

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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Liver & Gallbladder:

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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Bone & Joint:

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, Hair-growth-tonic, Mast-cell-stabilizer, Alterative, Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Anthelminthic, Detoxicant, Immune-calming

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Table of Contents

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Images of Guduchi

SUGGESTED USE

Biocharacteristics of Guduchi

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The 6 Tastes

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Guduchi 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.

DETOXICANT

NERVINE

STRONG IMMUNE-CALMING

ANTHELMINTHIC

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

STRONG ALTERATIVE

DIURETIC

STRONG HEPATOPROTECTIVE

CHOLAGOGUE

LIVOTONIC

HAIR-GROWTH-TONIC

Foods with a Similar Nature to Guduchi

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Pomegranate has these Actions in Common

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Grape has these Actions in Common

Cranberry has these Actions in Common

White Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in Common

Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Guduchi

Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in Common

Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Hops has these Actions in Common

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Impact of Guduchi

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Guduchi affect your temperature?

How did Guduchi affect your sweat quantity?

How did Guduchi affect the color of your tongue body?

How did Guduchi affect the swelling of your tongue body?

How did Guduchi affect your appetite/hunger?

How did Guduchi affect your digestion speed?

TOXINS

How did Guduchi affect the amount of gas & bloating?

How did Guduchi affect your stool smell?

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

How did Guduchi affect the color of your tongue coating?

How did Guduchi affect your urine smell?

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

How did Guduchi affect your sweat smell?

HYDRATION

How did Guduchi affect your urine frequency/quantity?

How did Guduchi affect the cracks on your tongue?

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Guduchi affect your energy levels?

How did Guduchi affect your muscle tension?

How did Guduchi affect your anxiety?

How did Guduchi affect the stillness of your tongue?

DIGESTION

How did Guduchi affect the amount of gas & bloating?

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Guduchi
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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