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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWSUGGESTED USEFollow these guidelines AYURVEDIC MEDICINAL BIOCHARACTERISTICS
MEDICINAL PROPERTIES 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.Here are the herbal actions of Milk Thistle: ANTIFIBROTICFibrosis of an organ is often a progressive leading to organ failure (i.e lungs, liver, kidney). While vulneraries usually help restore collagen, antifibrotic herbs often clear collagen. Aka fibrinolytic.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.ANTIPOISONOUSAn antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.ALTERATIVERestores 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.ANTIOXIDANTAn antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits oxidation. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals that lead to a chain reaction causing damage or death to cells. Antioxidants terminate these oxidation reactions.KIDNEY-TONICAn herb that strengthens the kidneys.STRONG HEPATOPROTECTIVE An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. CHOLAGOGUECholagogues 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.LIVOTONICAn 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.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes 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.GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Milk Thistle with these FoodsTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Alterative, Antipoisonous, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Cholagogue, Immune-calmingTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAntifibrotic, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Alterative, Antipoisonous, HypolipidemicDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Hepatoprotective, Livotonic, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Cholagogue, Immune-calmingApple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Livotonic, Cholagogue, Alterative, HepatoprotectiveWhite Vinegar White Vinegar has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant, Livotonic, CholagogueRed Wine Vinegar Red Wine Vinegar has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Alterative, Hepatoprotective, Antioxidant, LivotonicStrawberries Strawberries has these Actions in CommonImmune-calming, Alterative, Kidney-tonic, Antioxidant, LivotonicPomegranate Pomegranate has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Alterative, Immune-calming, Antioxidant, LivotonicRed Leaf Lettuce Red Leaf Lettuce has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Alterative, Hypolipidemic, AntioxidantBlueberry Blueberry has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Livotonic, Antioxidant, Kidney-tonicCarrot Carrot has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Alterative, Livotonic, AntioxidantCompare Milk Thistle with these Herb SupplementsSage, Red Sage, Red has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calming, Kidney-tonic, Alterative, Antifibrotic, AntioxidantDandelion Root Dandelion Root has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Livotonic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Galactagogue, HepatoprotectiveGinkgo Ginkgo has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antifibrotic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calmingBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calming, Livotonic, Antipoisonous, CholagoguePunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonKidney-tonic, Alterative, Antioxidant, Antipoisonous, Cholagogue, HypolipidemicLicorice Ghee (9oz) Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antifibrotic, Antipoisonous, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calming, LivotonicLicorice Root (Yastimadhu) Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Immune-calming, Livotonic, Alterative, Antifibrotic, AntipoisonousBitter Ghee - Tikta Ghrta (9 fl oz) Bitter Ghee - Tikta Ghrta (9 fl oz) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, LivotonicGuduchi Guduchi has these Actions in CommonLivotonic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Immune-calmingBhumyamalaki Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in CommonCholagogue, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Livotonic, AlterativeTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSMilk Thistle 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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