Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWHowever, Vidari reduces cholesterol, blood lipids, and blood sugar qualities that are desirable for Kapha diabetics. Although it has been used anecdotally for weight gain, recent research suggests it prevents obesity and can actually reduce weight. Vidari's expectorant action works by constricting airways. Glycosides constrict bronchial tubes which encourages coughing. It is also vasoconstricting, which may be due in part to the oxytocic effect of Vidari. A Tribal HerbVidari's oxytocic effect can actually making you more affectionate to those you love, but hostile towards those outside your inner circle. As an aphrodisiac, Vidari increases fertility, building semen in men and supporting healthy menstruation in women. Its oxytocic properties also promotes healthy lactation in women (galactagogue).SUGGESTED USE
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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 Vidari: CONSTIPATIVEAn herb that binds stools / stops diarrhea. When used in excess, these herbs and foods can cause constipation.NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.SOOTHINGCalms and alleviates irritation, discomfort or pain in a particular region.DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.SOOTHES-THROATSoothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish throat.EXPECTORANTExpectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.CALMS-HEARTAn herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'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.BLOOD-THINNERHerbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.HEMOSTATICAn herb that stops bleeding.HYPOTENSIVEAn herb that lowers blood pressure.VESSEL-TONICAn herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.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.URINARY-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.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.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGARAn herb that lowers blood sugar.APHRODISIACHerbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.BUILDS-SEMENHerbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.OXYTOCICOxytocin stimulates uterine contractions, and prepares the uterus for labor. It has a vasoconstricting effect. Emotionally, it is tribal.PROMOTES-FERTILITYAn herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).TESTOSTERONICAndrogenic. Stimulates testosterone.UTERINE-STIMULANTCauses contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.UTERINE-TONICAn herb that tonifies and strengthens the uterus. Helpful for menstrual difficulties and fertility. Often herbs that increase ojas, but also circulation to reproductive system.GALACTAGOGUEIncreases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.MUSCLE-TONICHerbs that strengthen and tone muscle tissue. Helpful for people recovering from long term illness and debility, or after a sprain.![]() Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Vidari with these FoodsDates (dried) Dates (dried) has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Livotonic, Promotes-fertility, Alterative, Diuretic, Muscle-tonic, Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Uterine-tonicFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Hypolipidemic, Oxytocic, Aphrodisiac, Expectorant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Testosteronic, Demulcent, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Uterine-stimulantJackfruit Jackfruit has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Grounding, Nutritive, Constipative, Hemostatic, Soothing, Aphrodisiac, Demulcent, Muscle-tonic, TonicBuckwheat Buckwheat has these Actions in CommonBlood-thinner, Hypotensive, Nutritive, Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Vessel-tonic, Grounding, Muscle-tonicHoney Honey has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Muscle-tonic, Tonic, Hemostatic, Nutritive, Demulcent, Hypolipidemic, Soothes-throatPopped Amaranth Popped Amaranth has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Hemostatic, Soothing, Diuretic, Muscle-tonic, Alterative, Grounding, NutritiveAmaranth Amaranth has these Actions in CommonDemulcent, Hemostatic, Soothing, Diuretic, Muscle-tonic, Alterative, Grounding, NutritiveGrape Grape has these Actions in CommonAphrodisiac, Livotonic, Uterine-tonic, Builds-semen, Nutritive, Alterative, Diuretic, TonicCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonAphrodisiac, Galactagogue, Lowers-blood-sugar, Demulcent, Hemostatic, Soothes-throat, Expectorant, HypotensiveTofu Tofu has these Actions in CommonConstipative, Grounding, Uterine-tonic, Diuretic, Nutritive, Galactagogue, SoothingSesame Seeds Sesame Seeds has these Actions in CommonTonic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Grounding, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Muscle-tonicCompare Vidari with these Herb SupplementsGokshura Gokshura has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Nutritive, Aphrodisiac, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Soothing, Demulcent, Testosteronic, Diuretic, Tonic, Galactagogue, Urinary-tonic, Grounding, Uterine-tonic, HypotensiveSaw Palmetto Saw Palmetto has these Actions in CommonNutritive, Soothes-throat, Soothing, Aphrodisiac, Testosteronic, Diuretic, Tonic, Expectorant, Urinary-tonic, Galactagogue, Uterine-tonic, Muscle-tonicShatavari Shatavari has these Actions in CommonGrounding, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Aphrodisiac, Promotes-fertility, Builds-semen, Soothes-throat, Calms-heart, Tonic, Demulcent, Uterine-tonic, GalactagogueAshwagandha Ashwagandha has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Urinary-tonic, Diuretic, Uterine-tonic, Galactagogue, Grounding, Muscle-tonic, Nutritive, Alterative, Testosteronic, Aphrodisiac, TonicBhringaraj Bhringaraj has these Actions in CommonCalms-heart, Tonic, Diuretic, Vessel-tonic, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Livotonic, Lowers-blood-sugarJasmine Flower Jasmine Flower has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Uterine-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Expectorant, Galactagogue, Hemostatic, Oxytocic, Soothes-throat, Uterine-stimulantArjuna Arjuna has these Actions in CommonAlterative, Vessel-tonic, Calms-heart, Constipative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, HypotensiveEleuthero Ginseng Eleuthero Ginseng has these Actions in CommonHepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Muscle-tonic, Testosteronic, Expectorant, Tonic, GroundingPunarnava Punarnava has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Grounding, Hypolipidemic, Hypotensive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Tonic, Alterative, Urinary-tonic, Builds-semenAnantamul Anantamul has these Actions in CommonBuilds-semen, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Promotes-fertility, Tonic, Urinary-tonic, Uterine-tonic, AlterativeTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSVidari 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.Look for similar items by category Herbs-and-Formulas, Pitta-Reducing, Vata-Reducing, Energy-Vitality, Reproductive-Health, Liver-Gallbladder![]() |