AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Mullein (VERBASCUM THAPSIS)

Traditionally used to relieve irritation of the respiratory mucus membranes.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Traditionally used to relieve irritation of the respiratory mucus membranes.

SUGGESTED USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my tincture?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Mullein

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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GOOEY

ABOUT GOOEY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.

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TASTES
Taste Help

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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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Respiratory Health
Family: Scrophulariaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Mullein
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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.

Analgesic

STRONG ANALGESIC

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

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Sedative

SEDATIVE

Sedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

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Vulnerary

STRONG VULNERARY

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

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Emollient

EMOLLIENT

Soothes & softens the skin. Often a topical demulcent or oil.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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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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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Constituents:
Iron

IRON

Iron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Mullein

Honey

Honey has these Actions in Common

Antitussive, Hemostatic, Styptic, Demulcent, Mucolytic, Vulnerary, Emollient, Soothes-throat

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Sorghum Flour

Sorghum Flour has these Actions in Common

Antitussive, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Sedative, Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Mucolytic, Demulcent, Soothes-throat, Hemostatic, Styptic

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Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Soothes-throat, Demulcent, Vulnerary, Emollient

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Chickweed

Chickweed has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Demulcent, Mucolytic

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Caraway Seeds

Caraway Seeds has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Analgesic, Lung-tonic, Antitussive

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Poppy Seed

Poppy Seed has these Actions in Common

Antitussive, Sedative, Analgesic, Styptic

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Chamomile

Chamomile has these Actions in Common

Sedative, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

Hemostatic, Analgesic, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory

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Hibiscus

Hibiscus has these Actions in Common

Styptic, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Hemostatic

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Lung-tonic, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Antitussive

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Mullein

Comfrey Root

Comfrey Root has these Actions in Common

Antitussive, Demulcent, Emollient, Hemostatic, Lung-tonic, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory

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Licorice Ghee (9oz)

Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Vulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Lung-tonic, Mucolytic, Soothes-throat

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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

Lung-tonic, Mucolytic, Soothes-throat, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent

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Plantain Leaf

Plantain Leaf has these Actions in Common

Styptic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Hemostatic, Mucolytic

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Inhale Steam

Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

Lung-tonic, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Soothes-throat, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Demulcent

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Coltsfoot

Coltsfoot has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Demulcent, Emollient, Lung-tonic, Soothes-throat

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Humidifier

Humidifier has these Actions in Common

Demulcent, Lung-tonic, Mucolytic, Soothes-throat, Antitussive, Bronchodilator

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Geranium

Geranium has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Demulcent, Hemostatic, Mucolytic, Vulnerary, Analgesic

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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Bronchodilator, Demulcent, Lung-tonic, Vulnerary, Analgesic

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Elecampane

Elecampane has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antitussive, Bronchodilator, Lung-tonic, Sedative, Styptic

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Mullein 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.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Antitussive: Many anti-tussives are sedatives - so caution when combining with other sedatives, stimulants, or antihistamines.
  • Sedative: Do not combine nerve suppressing sedatives with nerve stimulants, pharmaceutical sedatives, most anxiolyitcs, or antihistamines.

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