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Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink Herbal Wine

Kanakasava is a liquid formula, widely used in treating Asthma, cough, and chronic respiratory disorders.
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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Kanakasava is a fermented formula, or herbal wine, widely used in Ayurveda to strengthen the lungs. Beneficial in conditions of Asthma, cough, fever, detoxification of your lungs after quitting smoking, or inhaling chemicals.




Ingredients

Hedysarum gangeticum, Uraria lagopoidies, Tribulus terrestris, Pedalum murex, Angle marmelos, Cissempalos pariera, Pteriospermum saveolens, Gmelena arborea, Plumbagino zelanicum, Inula racemosa, Symplocos racemosa, Tinospora cordifolia, Emblica officinalis, Acacia catechu, Terminalia chebula, Rubia cordifolia, Cedrus deodara, Embelia ribes, Glycherriza glabra, Cleodendron siphonanthus, Terminalia bellerica, Boerrhav diffusa, piper chaba, aglalia roxburghiana, Hemedesmus indicus, Nigella sativum, Lponea turpethrum, piper aurantiacum, piper nigrum, 1-2% self generated alcohol.

Metabolic Nature of Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.

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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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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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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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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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
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

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
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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Other

Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Affinity:
Respiratory Health

Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink
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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Bowel Health:
Breaks Up

BREAKS-UP

The Sanskrit word for breaking up congealed matter / clogs in the body. Often used for constipation. Be careful with herbs that have Bhedana action.

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Cleanse & Detox:
Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

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Skin Care & Beauty:
Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Respiratory-Health:
Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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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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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Immune System:
Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Heart & Circulation:
Rebuilds Fluids

REBUILDS-FLUIDS

Herbs or substances that create moisture in the body and increase fluids.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Strength, Muscle Health:
Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

SEE ALL 'ANTISPASMODIC' FOODS / HERBS

Foods with a Similar Nature to Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Breaks-up, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Breaks-up, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Breaks-up, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Expectorant

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Thyme (fresh)

    Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Burns-toxins, Lung-tonic, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Breaks-up, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest

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  • Cloves

    Cloves has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Lung-tonic, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Vasodilator

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Anti-inflammatory, Expectorant, Bronchodilator

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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  • Sit in the Sauna

    Sit in the Sauna has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy

    Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Hot Bath

    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

5 - 10 ml, once or twice a day or as directed by your practitioner.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Kanakasava- Breathe Alive Tonic Drink 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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