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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
How Can This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Make You Feel Great?AYURVEDIC ANALYSISDosage: Take 1/2 - 1tsp daily in warm water or milk. Considered safe for use up to three months for elimination of parasites.
Latin Name: Embelia ribes- Myrsinaceae
Energetics:
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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 Vidanga: STIMULANT-LAXATIVEStimulant laxatives induce bowel movements by stimulating peristaltic movement (the contraction of smooth muscle in the intestines). They are effective when used on a short-term basis. On a long-term basis, they can create dependency.STOOL-SOFTENERAn herb that softens stool that is hard and difficult to pass. They are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Some foods are even stool softeners, such as warm milk with ghee.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.ANTHELMINTHICKills worms.ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.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.ALTERATIVELiterally, an herb that restores the proper function of the body. In practice, alteratives are usually blood cleansers and blood chemistry balancers. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.DIURETICHerbs 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.HYPOLIPIDEMICScrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.ANTIANDROGENReduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Helpful for prostate enlargement.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Vidanga with these FoodsAloe Vera Juice Aloe Vera Juice has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Detoxicant, Stimulant-laxative, Antifungal, HypolipidemicAloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera Gel has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Detoxicant, Stimulant-laxative, Antifungal, Hypolipidemic, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugarTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anthelminthic, Detoxicant, Antifungal, HypolipidemicTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAntifungal, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anthelminthic, DetoxicantGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonStimulant-laxative, Anthelminthic, Detoxicant, Antifungal, Diuretic, AntimicrobialGarlic Garlic has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Detoxicant, Antifungal, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Stimulant-laxativeDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Diuretic, Stimulant-laxative, HypolipidemicPumpkin Seeds Pumpkin Seeds has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Diuretic, Antiandrogen, AntimicrobialKale Kale has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugarCumin Cumin has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Detoxicant, Anthelminthic, DiureticCoriander Seed Coriander Seed has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Detoxicant, Alterative, DiureticCompare Vidanga with these Herb SupplementsNeem Leaf Neem Leaf has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Detoxicant, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, AlterativeTriphala Guggulu Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stool-softener, DetoxicantTriphala Triphala has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Stimulant-laxative, Stool-softener, Alterative, DetoxicantManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, AntiandrogenHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Anthelminthic, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Stool-softenerYarrow Yarrow has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Alterative, AntifungalPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugarHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Antifungal, AntimicrobialGuduchi Guduchi has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Anthelminthic, Detoxicant, DiureticVidari Vidari has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, AlterativeTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSVidanga 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.Feedback
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