College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Leeches

Leeches secret an anti-coagulant that improves blood flow locally.

How Does This Ayurvedic Treatment Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Leech therapy is used in Ayurveda for both bloodletting and to move blood locally. Stasis ulcers form due to poor circulation, and are commonly seen in diabetics. Leeches secret anti-coagulant enzymes that thin the blood locally - and can help dissolve clots as well as heal stasis ulcers.

Metabolic Nature of Leeches

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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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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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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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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Leeches
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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Antiplatelet

ANTIPLATELET

An herb that inhibits clotting, dissolves clots, thins the blood, or destroys platelets, therefore reducing the tendency of blood to form clots. They are useful in cardiovascular disease, clots, and stroke. Aka anticoagulant.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Leeches

  • Pineapple

    Pineapple has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Antiplatelet

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  • Tarragon

    Tarragon has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Papaya

    Papaya has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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  • Sassafras Leaf

    Sassafras Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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  • Watercress

    Watercress has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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  • Red Wine

    Red Wine has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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  • Romaine Lettuce

    Romaine Lettuce has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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  • Chicory Lettuce

    Chicory Lettuce has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Leeches

  • Nattokinase / Microbe-Derived Kinase Enzymes

    Nattokinase / Microbe-Derived Kinase Enzymes has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Cleavers

    Cleavers has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Guggulu

    Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Yogaraj Guggulu

    Yogaraj Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Hawthorne Berry & Flower

    Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Ginkgo

    Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Dong Quai

    Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet, Blood-thinner

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  • Corydalis, Chinese

    Corydalis, Chinese has these Actions in Common

    Antiplatelet

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  • Frankincense (Boswellia) Powder

    Frankincense (Boswellia) Powder has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Leeches 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

Leeches may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. 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 Leeches. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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