College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Mahasudarshan Herbal Powder (Ayurvedic Formula )

A bitter, diaphoretic formula used to reduce fever, body pain due to fever, and for proper function of the liver and spleen. Restores a healthy flow to the skin.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A bitter, diaphoretic formula used to reduce fever, body pain due to fever, and for proper function of the liver and spleen.

Mahasudarshan's cleansing, circulatory stimulating, and bitter properties restore a healthy flow to the skin. The name mahasudarshan translates to a great-good-appearance. Maha means great. Su means good. And Darshan means appearance.

Although mahasudrashan has a neutral temperature, it strongly reduces high fever due to bitter principle (which reduces Pitta) and diaphoresis (which releases heat). Ideal for wind heat and wind cold conditions.

The main ingredient is kirata tikta (Swertia Chirata). Other ingredients include strong bitters, diaphoretics, aromatics, muscle relaxants and detoxicants.

Recipe for Mahasudarshan

  • Bitter / Liver Herbs
    • Kiratatikta - Swertia Chirata
    • Giloy (Guduchi) - Tinospora Cordifolia
    • Kutaja- Holarrhena Antidysenterica (Pubescens)
    • Indrayava - Holarrhena Antidysenterica Seeds
    • Kutki - Picrorhiza Kurroa
    • Neem - Azadirachta Indica Inner Bark
    • Daruharidra - Berberis Aristata
    • Trayamana (Himalayan Gentian) - Gentiana Kurroo
    • Turmeric - Curcuma Longa
  • Pungents
    • Ativisha - Aconitum Heterophyllum
    • Kantakari or Chhoti Kateri (Thorny Nightshade) - Solanum Surattense
    • Brihati (Indian Nightshade) - Solanum Indicum
    • Chavya (Java Long Pepper) - Piper Chaba
    • Cloves - Syzygium Aromaticum
    • Dalchini (Cinnamon) - Cinnamomum Zeylanicum
    • Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) - Cedrus Deodara
    • Nutmeg - Myristica fragrans
    • Musta (Nut Grass) - Cyperus Rotundus
    • Trikatu - Black Pepper - Piper Nigrum, Ginger - Zingiber Officinale, Pippali - Piper Longum
    • Ajwain (Carom Seeds) - Trachyspermum Ammi
    • Pippali Roots - Piper Longum
    • Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf) - Cinnamomum Tamala
    • Vacha
    • Vidanga - Embelia Ribes
    • Sahjan Seeds - Moringa Oleifera
    • Chitrak- Plumbago Zeylanica
  • Cold
    • Chandan (White Sandalwood) - Santalum Album
    • Padmaka (Sour Cherry) - Prunus Cerasoides
    • Pushkarmool (Elecampane) - Inula Racemosa
    • Kakoli (White Himalayan Lily) - Lilium Polyphyllum
    • Safed Kamal (White Lotus) - Nymphaea Lotus
    • Vanshlochan (Tabasheer) - Bamboo Manna
  • Nourishing
    • Bala (Country Mallow) - Sida Cordifolia
    • Ushira or Khas (Vetiver) - Vetiveria Zizanioides
    • Licorice - Glycyrrhiza Glabra
  • Laxative
    • Triphala - Amalaki - Emblica Officinalis, Bibhitaki - Terminalia Bellirica, Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan) - Terminalia Chebula
  • Other
    • Bharangi - Clerodendrum Serratum
    • Duralabha - Fagonia Cretica
    • Fitkari Ka Fula
    • Jivaka (Jeevaka) - Malaxis Acuminata
    • Kachur (Zedoary) - Curcuma Zedoaria
    • Murcha (Mor Bel)
    • Netrabala (Sugandha Bala) - Pavonia Odorata
    • Patol (Pointed Gourd Leaves) - Trichosanthes Dioica
    • Pitpapra (Shahtra) - Fumaria Indica
    • Prishnaparni (Indian Uraria) - Uraria Picta
    • Rishbhak - Malaxis Muscifera
    • Shalaparni - Desmodium Gangeticum
    • Tagara - Valeriana Wallichii
    • Talispatra - Abies Webbiana


Sudarshan is similar to mahasudarshan but mahasudarshan has a greater number of ingredients

Metabolic Nature of Mahasudarshan

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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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 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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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
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating

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
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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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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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Mahasudarshan
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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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

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

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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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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Antimicrobial

ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Antiviral

ANTIVIRAL

Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil.

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Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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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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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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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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Foods with a Similar Nature to Mahasudarshan

  • Tarragon

    Tarragon has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Alterative, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Analgesic, Cholagogue

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  • Burdock Root (Gobo)

    Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Livotonic

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  • Nigella (black cumin)

    Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

    Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Burns-toxins

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Alterative, Burns-toxins, Spleen-tonic

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Immune-stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Spleen-tonic

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Decongestant, Immune-stimulant

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Analgesic, Decongestant, Spleen-tonic, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic

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  • Sage

    Sage has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Decongestant, Spleen-tonic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Spleen-tonic, Antimicrobial, Decongestant

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  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Alterative, Antimicrobial, Spleen-tonic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Mahasudarshan

  • Echinacea

    Echinacea has these Actions in Common

    Alterative, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-stimulant, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Burns-toxins, Decongestant

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  • Goldenseal

    Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Cholagogue, Decongestant, Diuretic, Alterative, Immune-stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral

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  • Yarrow

    Yarrow has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Alterative, Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Livotonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic

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  • Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam)

    Amritarishta (Amrutharishtam) has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Alterative, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Burns-toxins

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  • Calendula, Marigold

    Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

    Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Alterative

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  • Dandelion Root

    Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Livotonic, Alterative

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  • Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

    Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

    Livotonic, Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Immune-stimulant

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  • Licorice Ghee (9oz)

    Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

    Antiviral, Immune-stimulant, Livotonic, Alterative, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

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  • Punarnasava

    Punarnasava has these Actions in Common

    Cholagogue, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic

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  • Sinus Rinse

    Sinus Rinse has these Actions in Common

    Antimicrobial, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Anti-inflammatory

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Mahasudarshan Impact Statistics

In each study below, students from the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the effects. See other studies of food & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Mahasudarshan affect your temperature?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your ear temperature?

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HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

SweatHow did Mahasudarshan affect your sweat quantity?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

SkinHow did Mahasudarshan affect the tones / color of your skin?

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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?

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More Swelling (larger/fatter)Less Swelling (smaller/thinner)No Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Mahasudarshan

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

TOXINS

How did Mahasudarshan affect the amount of your gas & bloating?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the intensity of your stool smell?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?

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Much smaller/thinner coatingSlightly less coatingSameSlightly larger/thicker coatingMuch larger coating
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your throat soreness?

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More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the intensity of your urine smell?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

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

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the intensity of your sweat smell?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the shade of your freckles/moles?

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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
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No Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?

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More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

HYDRATION

UrineHow did Mahasudarshan affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the dryness of your skin?

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DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?

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PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Much more/larger/longer cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly lessMuch less/smaller/shorter cracks
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Mahasudarshan affect your ear pressure?

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More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

RespiratoryHow did Mahasudarshan affect your level of sinus congestion?

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More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Mahasudarshan affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly less energySameSlightly more energyMuch more energy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your muscle tension?

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Much less tensionSlightly less tensionSameSlightly more tensionMuch more tension
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your anxiety levels?

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Much less anxietySlightly less anxietySameSlightly more anxietyMuch more anxiety
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

DIGESTION

How did Mahasudarshan affect your digestion speed? *This can be gauged by how quickly you feel hungry after eating and how quickly you eliminate your meal.

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Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the amount of your gas & bloating?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect burning sensations in your digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

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Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

DigestionFor help analyzing your digestion, see overview of Digestive Health How did Mahasudarshan

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Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

TONGUE

How did Mahasudarshan affect the cracks on your tongue?

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Much more/larger/longer cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly lessMuch less/smaller/shorter cracks
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the color of your tongue coating?

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YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the color of your tongue body? *This question refers to the tongue itself, not the coating.

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PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the swelling or size of your tongue body?

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18
More Swelling (larger/fatter)Less Swelling (smaller/thinner)No Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the thickness & size (surface area) of your tongue coating?

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Much smaller/thinner coatingSlightly less coatingSameSlightly larger/thicker coatingMuch larger coating
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the movement or stillness of your tongue as you hold it out?

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More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

STOOL

How did Mahasudarshan affect your stool frequency/quantity?

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Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your stool color?

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More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your stool lightness?

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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the intensity of your stool smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your stool consistency?

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Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

URINE

How did Mahasudarshan affect the shade of your urine?

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Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

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

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the intensity of your urine smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

UrineHow did Mahasudarshan affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your urine clarity?

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More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

SWEAT

SweatHow did Mahasudarshan affect your sweat quantity?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the intensity of your sweat smell?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

SKIN

SkinHow did Mahasudarshan affect the tones / color of your skin?

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Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the dryness of your skin?

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6
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DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your acne?

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More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the shade of your freckles/moles?

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DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

EYE

How did Mahasudarshan affect the shade / color of your lower eyelid?

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More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the puffiness of your lower eyelid?

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PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
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No Change
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

ENT

How did Mahasudarshan affect your throat soreness?

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More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

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More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your ear temperature?

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2
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your ear pressure?

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More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

RespiratoryHow did Mahasudarshan affect your level of sinus congestion?

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More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

SYSTEMIC

How did Mahasudarshan affect your energy levels?

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Much less energySlightly less energySameSlightly more energyMuch more energy
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your anxiety levels?

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Much less anxietySlightly less anxietySameSlightly more anxietyMuch more anxiety
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your temperature?

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Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your muscle tension?

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Much less tensionSlightly less tensionSameSlightly more tensionMuch more tension
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

HEART

How did Mahasudarshan affect your heart rate?

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Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your heart rhythm?

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More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

How did Mahasudarshan affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 26 Study ID:154 (2023-03-29 - 2024-04-15)

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Mahasudarshan 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

Mahasudarshan 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.

Pregnancy: Avoid during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, as Mahasudarshan is often used to induce detoxification, which may not be safe during pregnancy. It can also have an abortifacient effect in some cases, leading to the risk of miscarriage.

Breastfeeding: While generally safe, it's best to consult a healthcare provider before using Mahasudarshan during breastfeeding. Some herbs in the formulation may affect breast milk production.

Peptic Ulcers or Gastritis: Mahasudarshan is not suitable for people with active peptic ulcers, gastritis, or acid reflux as it may increase acidic irritation in the stomach, leading to discomfort or worsening of the condition.

Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Some of the ingredients in Mahasudarshan, such as Sudarshan (which has a cleansing and detoxifying effect), may lower blood pressure. Those with low blood pressure or those on medications for hypertension should be cautious and consult their healthcare provider before using it.

Children and Elderly: Children (especially under the age of 5) and the elderly may be more sensitive to the potency of this formulation. Use with caution and under professional guidance in these age groups.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Mahasudarshan. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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