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Table of ContentsHow Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEWSUGGESTED 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 Wild Ginger: ANTIEMETICHerbs that reduce nausea or stop vomiting. Generally refreshing, aromatic herbs.CARMINATIVEStimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.APPETIZERHerbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.SIALOGOGUEA sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.SPLEEN-TONICAn herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.BURNS-TOXINSAn herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.DETOXICANTAn herb that decongests, dislodges or improves metabolization of toxins from the body, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.STIMULATES-ENERGYThis category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.WARMS-CHESTWarms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.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.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.WARMS-EARSStimulates peripheral circulation to warm extremities, including the ears.CARDIAC-STIMULANTHerbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.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.EMMENAGOGUEHerbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.
Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. Compare Wild Ginger with these FoodsCloves Cloves has these Actions in CommonWarms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-ears, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, ExpectorantCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, AntiemeticMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chestCrystallized Ginger Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Sialogogue, VasodilatorGinger (Dried) Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Sialogogue, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chestRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, AntispasmodicCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Antiemetic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Appetizer, DetoxicantCayenne Pepper Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Sialogogue, Warms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonicMint Mint has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, CarminativeGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Carminative, Sialogogue, Vasodilator, Antiemetic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energyAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Carminative, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chestCompare Wild Ginger with these Herb SupplementsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Immune-calming, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Detoxicant, Warms-earsDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonStimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Immune-calmingPennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, AppetizerMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Analgesic, Emmenagogue, Antiemetic, Antispasmodic, AppetizerDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Vasodilator, AntispasmodicTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonCardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Burns-toxinsOsha Osha has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Warms-chest, Burns-toxinsPushkaramoola Pushkaramoola has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, DigestiveHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Detoxicant, Digestive, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Sialogogue, Antispasmodic, AppetizerAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, AntispasmodicLook for similar items by category Respiratory-Health |
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