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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 Yam: ANTACIDHerbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.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.ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.DIAPHORETICAn herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.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.CONTRACEPTIVEHerbs that reduce fertility or prevent conception. There are no reliable herbal contraceptives!ESTROGENICIncreases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.PROGESTERONICProgeserone is the pregnancy hormone. It raises body temperature (Pitta), and suppresses menstruation. It is generally more extroverted.MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.STRONG ANTISPASMODIC Herbs 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 Yam with these FoodsMustard Seed Mustard Seed has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Carminative, Muscle-relaxantCardamom Cardamom has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Diuretic, Carminative, Analgesic, DiaphoreticNigella (black cumin) Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, CarminativeChamomile Chamomile has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Analgesic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, DiaphoreticBasil Basil has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Diuretic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, DiaphoreticFenugreek Fenugreek has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Estrogenic, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory, DiureticAllspice Allspice has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Muscle-relaxant, Antispasmodic, Analgesic, CarminativeCumin Cumin has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, CarminativeCelery Seed Celery Seed has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Anti-inflammatory, DiureticCoriander Seed Coriander Seed has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Diaphoretic, Antispasmodic, DiureticHing (Asafoetida) Hing (Asafoetida) has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Carminative, Analgesic, ContraceptiveCompare Wild Yam with these Herb SupplementsYarrow Yarrow has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, EstrogenicMotherwort Motherwort has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant, AnalgesicBlack Haw Black Haw has these Actions in CommonAnti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Muscle-relaxant, Progesteronic, AnalgesicCramp Bark Cramp Bark has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxantChastetree Berry Chastetree Berry has these Actions in CommonAntispasmodic, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant, Progesteronic, AnalgesicBlue Cohosh Blue Cohosh has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Antispasmodic, DiaphoreticDeodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in CommonCarminative, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, AntispasmodicPennyroyal Pennyroyal has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxantMugwort Mugwort has these Actions in CommonDiuretic, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, DiaphoreticBlack Cohosh Black Cohosh has these Actions in CommonAnalgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Estrogenic, Muscle-relaxantTRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSWild Yam 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.CONTRAINDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMSWild Yam may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition. |
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