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Kanchanar Guggulu Herbal Powder

Kanchan is an astringent, drying herb. It counteracts the moist nature of Kapha, and aids in regulation of the thyroid. Together with guggulu, this formula becomes a powerful detoxicant.
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How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CONSTITUTIONAL NUTRITION INSIGHTS

Ingredients

  • Kanchnaar Bark (Bauhinia variegata) - Anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties, especially beneficial for glandular swellings, lymphatic health, and thyroid support
  • Triphala
  • Trikatu
  • Varuna (Crataeva nurvala) - Varuna is known for its benefits to the urinary and lymphatic systems. It aids in breaking down toxins and supports kidney and bladder health
  • 3 aromatics - Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Indian Bay Leaf (Cinnamomum tamara)
  • Guggul (Commiphora mukul)

Comparison of Guggulus

All guggulu formulas are detoxicant in nature, scrape fats, and are antiarthritic.
NameMain ActionDosha Targeted
Kaishore GugguluLiver detoxicant / Bitter alterative (w/ Guduchi)Pitta-Kapha
Kanchanar GugguluRegulates thyroid, reduces growthsKapha
Gokshuradi GugguluCold detoxicant / diuretic / genitourinaryVata-Pitta
Punarnavadi GugguluHot detoxicant / purgative diureticKapha
Triphala GugguluLaxative detoxicant
Simhanada GugguluStrong laxative / detoxicant (with Castor Oil)
Yogaraj GugguluNervine detoxicantVata
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Medicinal Effects of Kanchanar Guggulu

Constitutional nutrition systems use biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, hebs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). 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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (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
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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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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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
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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Other Health Virtues

Subtaste:
Resinous

RESINOUS

Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Kanchanar Guggulu
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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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:
Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Weight Loss:
Hypolipidemic

HYPOLIPIDEMIC

Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.

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Raises Thyroid

RAISES-THYROID

An herb that increases thyroid function.

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Bone & Joint:
Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Kanchanar Guggulu

  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Vulnerary, Hypolipidemic

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Vulnerary

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins, Vulnerary

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Burns-toxins

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  • Safflower

    Safflower has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Grapefruit

    Grapefruit has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Raises-thyroid

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  • Burdock Root (Gobo)

    Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

    Vulnerary, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Ajwain

    Ajwain has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Coriander Seed

    Coriander Seed has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary

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  • Chickweed

    Chickweed has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary

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  • Celery Seed

    Celery Seed has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Antiarthritic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Kanchanar Guggulu

  • Guggulu

    Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Raises-thyroid

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  • Yogaraj Guggulu

    Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Burns-toxins, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Kaishore Guggulu

    Kaishore Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Gokshuradi Guggulu

    Gokshuradi Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Antiarthritic, Hypolipidemic

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  • Juniper Berry

    Juniper Berry has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary

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  • Triphala Guggulu

    Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets

    Punarnavadi Guggulu Tablets has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy

    Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Sit in the Sauna

    Sit in the Sauna has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Raises-thyroid

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Guidelines - Preparation & Dose

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Kanchanar Guggulu may temper 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

Kanchanar Guggulu 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 Kanchanar Guggulu. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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