School of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion
Become an Ayurvedic Clinician:Explore our Certification Courses
Recipes
Food
Create Your Diet
Recent Articles (Blog)
AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS
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 or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.ANALGESICPain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as 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 CommonSpleen-tonic, Warms-ears, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, DiaphoreticCinnamon Cinnamon has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Warms-chestMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-earsGinger (Dried) Ginger (Dried) has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Detoxicant, Sialogogue, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-earsCrystallized Ginger Crystallized Ginger has these Actions in CommonWarms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Warms-ears, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Sialogogue, Vasodilator, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonicRosemary Rosemary has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energyCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, Appetizer, Detoxicant, Expectorant, Antiemetic, Burns-toxinsCayenne Pepper Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Sialogogue, Warms-chest, Antiemetic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Detoxicant, Expectorant, VasodilatorMint Mint has these Actions in CommonDetoxicant, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, AppetizerGinger (Fresh) Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in CommonAntiemetic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Carminative, Sialogogue, VasodilatorAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Carminative, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Detoxicant, Stimulates-energyCompare Wild Ginger with these Herb SupplementsHoly Basil Leaf (Tulsi) Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Immune-calming, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-chest, Detoxicant, Warms-ears, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, ExpectorantDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonImmune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Warms-ears, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, DigestiveMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Carminative, Detoxicant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Analgesic, Emmenagogue, Antiemetic, AntispasmodicPennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonAppetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Analgesic, Expectorant, AntispasmodicDong Quai Dong Quai has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Carminative, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Analgesic, VasodilatorOsha Osha has these Actions in CommonBurns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Warms-chestTrikatu Trikatu has these Actions in CommonDiaphoretic, Digestive, Vasodilator, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, DetoxicantPushkaramoola Pushkaramoola has these Actions in CommonDigestive, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Carminative, DiaphoreticHaritaki Haritaki has these Actions in CommonExpectorant, Immune-calming, Sialogogue, Antispasmodic, Appetizer, Carminative, Detoxicant, DigestiveAngelica Angelica has these Actions in CommonEmmenagogue, Expectorant, Immune-calming, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, DigestiveLook for similar items by category Respiratory-Health |
Save
Print
On MeWe
On Pinterest
On Facebook
On Twitter
On WhatsApp
On Email
BOOKS BY JOYFUL BELLY
Get Ayurveda's approach to food cravings & emotional eating for balanced weight and health.
Join Joyful Belly.
Want our top Ayurvedic recipes and health tips?Subscribe to our free newsletter!
If you are already a member please sign in here. Forgot your password?
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
The information and products on this website are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any
disease.