AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Wormwood (ARTEMISIA ABSINTHIUM)

One of the best deworming agents in the herbal world.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

As with most anti-parasites, what kills the parasite could harm the host. Use with caution.
Ayurveda Wormwood Leaf Large

SUGGESTED USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my tincture?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Wormwood

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Cleanse And Detox
Family: Asteraceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Wormwood
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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.

Boosts Gaba

BOOSTS-GABA

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, reduces nerve excitability. It is the body's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Thus, it promotes relaxation, calm, and sleep.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Diaphoretic

STRONG DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Antipyretic

STRONG ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Anthelminthic

ANTHELMINTHIC

Kills parasitic worms (hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms, etc).

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Antimicrobial

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.

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Refrigerant

STRONG REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores 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.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Other:

Toxicity: Moderate - Not for long term use.

Foods with a Similar Nature to Wormwood

Tarragon

Tarragon has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Boosts-gaba, Alterative, Cholagogue

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Lemon

Lemon has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Antimicrobial, Refrigerant

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Antipyretic, Emmenagogue, Cholagogue, Nervine

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Anthelminthic, Emmenagogue, Antimicrobial, Nervine

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anthelminthic, Emmenagogue, Antimicrobial, Alterative, Cholagogue

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Cholagogue, Anthelminthic, Emmenagogue, Antimicrobial

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Burdock Root (Gobo)

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Antimicrobial

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Lime

Lime has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Refrigerant, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic

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Rose Petals

Rose Petals has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Antimicrobial, Refrigerant

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Nervine, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic

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Chamomile

Chamomile has these Actions in Common

Emmenagogue, Boosts-gaba, Nervine, Diaphoretic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Wormwood

Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Nervine, Refrigerant, Anthelminthic, Boosts-gaba, Cholagogue

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Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Refrigerant

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Barberry

Barberry has these Actions in Common

Refrigerant, Alterative, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue

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Kutaja Bark

Kutaja Bark has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anthelminthic, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Refrigerant

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Blue Vervain

Blue Vervain has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Nervine

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Mahasudarshan

Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Boosts-gaba, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Nervine

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Guluchyadi Kashayam

Guluchyadi Kashayam has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Refrigerant

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Dandelion Root

Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Refrigerant

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Calendula, Marigold

Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Alterative

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Wormwood 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 SYMPTOMS

Wormwood may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Cholagogue: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.

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