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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWDosage: 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:
SUGGESTED USE
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. Aka irritant laxativSTOOL-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 or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.STRONG 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. ANTHELMINTHICKills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).ANTIFUNGALHerbs that destroy fungus.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.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 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.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.ANTIANDROGENReduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Vidanga with these FoodsTurmeric Root (Fresh) Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Alterative, Antifungal, Hypolipidemic, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, AntiandrogenTurmeric Turmeric has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antifungal, Hypolipidemic, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antiandrogen, DetoxicantAloe Vera Gel Aloe Vera Gel has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Detoxicant, Stimulant-laxative, AntifungalAloe Vera Juice Aloe Vera Juice has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Antimicrobial, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Detoxicant, Stimulant-laxative, AntifungalDandelion Leaves Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Diuretic, Stimulant-laxative, Antimicrobial, Hypolipidemic, Detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugarGarlic (raw) Garlic (raw) has these Actions in CommonAntifungal, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Hypolipidemic, Anthelminthic, Detoxicant, Stimulant-laxativeGarlic Garlic has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Stimulant-laxative, Alterative, Detoxicant, Antifungal, DiureticPumpkin Seeds Pumpkin Seeds has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Diuretic, Antiandrogen, AntimicrobialBurdock Root (Gobo) Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Hypolipidemic, Detoxicant, DiureticKale Kale has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Alterative, Lowers-blood-sugar, DetoxicantCumin Cumin has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, DetoxicantCompare Vidanga with these Herb SupplementsNeem Leaf Neem Leaf has these Actions in CommonAntifungal, Antimicrobial, Detoxicant, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, AnthelminthicHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonAnthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Stool-softener, AlterativeTriphala Guggulu Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Stool-softenerShilajit Tonic Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, AlterativeDandelion Root Dandelion Root has these Actions in CommonHypolipidemic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Alterative, Antimicrobial, DetoxicantTriphala Triphala has these Actions in CommonStimulant-laxative, Stool-softener, Alterative, Detoxicant, DiureticBhumyamalaki Bhumyamalaki has these Actions in CommonAntiandrogen, Detoxicant, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, AlterativeCalendula, Marigold Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Detoxicant, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, AntifungalManjistha Manjistha has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Antiandrogen, Detoxicant, Diuretic, HypolipidemicGinkgo Ginkgo has these Actions in CommonAntimicrobial, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, AntifungalTRADITIONALLY 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. |
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