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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWKnown as Dan Shen in Chinese medicine. SUGGESTED 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 Sage, Red: 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.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.ANTIMICROBIALAn 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.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.ANTIPLATELETAn 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.CARDIAC-TONICStrengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.VASODILATORA vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.VESSEL-TONICAn herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.KIDNEY-TONICAn herb that strengthens the kidneys.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.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.ROSMARINIC-ACIDInhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Sage, Red with these FoodsTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Immune-calmingTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Hypolipidemic, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Immune-calming, Alterative, Antimicrobial, HepatoprotectiveDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Antimicrobial, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Antioxidant, Immune-calmingGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAntiplatelet, Hypotensive, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Vasodilator, Antifibrotic, HypolipidemicGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonAntiplatelet, Vasodilator, Antifibrotic, Hypolipidemic, Antimicrobial, HypotensiveStrawberries Strawberries has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Alterative, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Kidney-tonicRed Onion (raw) Red Onion (raw) has these Actions in CommonHypotensive, Antiplatelet, Immune-calming, Hypolipidemic, VasodilatorTarragon Tarragon has these Actions in CommonAntiplatelet, Alterative, Cardiac-tonic, Antimicrobial, VasodilatorGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antiplatelet, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, AntioxidantGarlic Garlic has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Hypotensive, Antifibrotic, Vasodilator, AntimicrobialCranberry Juice Cranberry Juice has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Alterative, AntioxidantCompare Sage, Red with these Herb SupplementsGinkgo Ginkgo has these Actions in CommonAntifibrotic, Immune-calming, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Antioxidant, Vessel-tonic, Antiplatelet, Cardiac-tonic, Hepatoprotective, Alterative, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, HypotensiveHawthorne Berry & Flower Hawthorne Berry & Flower has these Actions in CommonCardiac-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Vasodilator, Antifibrotic, Vessel-tonic, Antioxidant, AntiplateletMotherwort Motherwort has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Vessel-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Antifibrotic, Antiplatelet, Cardiac-tonic, Hypotensive, Immune-calming, Kidney-tonicDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Antiplatelet, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Vasodilator, AntifibroticPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAntioxidant, Cardiac-tonic, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Kidney-tonic, Alterative, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, AntimicrobialArjuna Arjuna has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Vessel-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Cardiac-tonicMilk Thistle Milk Thistle has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antifibrotic, Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Immune-calming, Kidney-tonicAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Antioxidant, Antiplatelet, HepatoprotectiveBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Immune-calming, Vessel-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, AntimicrobialDandelion Root Dandelion Root has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, AlterativeTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSSage, Red 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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