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Licorice Root (yastimadhu) Herbal Powder (Glycyrrhiza glabra)Sweet, cooling demulcent that soothes, reduces harshness and heals wounds. It improves energy and stress tolerance, increases weight, and builds moisture and estrogen. |
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.
STRONG IMMUNE-CALMING Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.
STRONG REFRIGERANT An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.
STRONG HEPATOPROTECTIVE An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) 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.
Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) 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.
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Licorice can cause sodium retention and potassium loss, which may raise blood pressure and worsen hypertension.Heart Disease: Due to its effects on blood pressure and electrolyte balance, it should be avoided by those with heart conditions or arrhythmias.
Kidney Disease: Licorice's impact on fluid retention and electrolytes can strain kidney function.
Use with Certain Medications: Licorice can interact with diuretics, corticosteroids, blood pressure medications, and drugs affecting potassium levels, increasing the risk of side effects.
Hormone-Sensitive Conditions: Because licorice can mimic estrogen, it may not be suitable for hormone-sensitive cancers or conditions.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
