AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Yarrow (ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM)

A bitter vasodilator with strong antimicrobial properties.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Yarrow is special as a bitter vasodilator - it doesn't create heat as other vasodilators. This makes it useful in fevers where the goal is to improve circulation, but without creating too much heat.
Ayurveda Yarrow Whole Plant Large

Ayurveda Yarrow Leaf Large

SUGGESTED USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
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Metabolic Nature of Yarrow

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INCREASES
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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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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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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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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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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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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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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 Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Heart Circulation Blood, Liver Gallbladder, Reproductive Health
Family: Asteraceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Yarrow
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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.

Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates 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.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Analgesic

STRONG ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Antifungal

STRONG ANTIFUNGAL

Herbs that destroy fungus.

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Antimicrobial

STRONG 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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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Antiseptic

ANTISEPTIC

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Alterative

STRONG 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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Hemostatic

STRONG HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A 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.

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Vessel Tonic

VESSEL-TONIC

An herb that improves the tone and integrity of blood vessel walls. This is helpful in easy bruising.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs 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.

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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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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An 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.

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Oxytocic

STRONG OXYTOCIC

Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions, and prepares the uterus for labor. It has a vasoconstricting effect. Emotionally, it is tribal.

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Anti Estrogenic

ANTI-ESTROGENIC

Reduces estrogen, which reduces thickness of the uterus endometrium, pelvic congestive disorders like fibroids, and frequently dysmenorrhea as well.

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Anti Prolactin

ANTI-PROLACTIN

Reduces prolactin, a female hormone that suppresses the uterus, fertility, menstruation.

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Estrogenic

ESTROGENIC

Increases estrogen, helpful in menopause. Estrogen is anabolic and increases muscle growth, bone density, and moisture.

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Uterine Stimulant

UTERINE-STIMULANT

Causes contractions in the uterus often by stimulating production of oxytocin. These herbs are contraindicated during pregnancy.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:

Foods with a Similar Nature to Yarrow

Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Cholagogue, Vasodilator, Alterative, Antifungal, Blood-thinner, Immune-calming, Vulnerary

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Hemostatic, Stomachic, Antipyretic, Cholagogue, Immune-calming, Styptic, Alterative, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Oxytocic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Estrogenic, Stomachic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Uterine-stimulant, Carminative, Diuretic

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Garlic

Garlic has these Actions in Common

Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Antimicrobial, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary, Alterative, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Stomachic, Antifungal

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Sage

Sage has these Actions in Common

Anti-prolactin, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Vulnerary, Antipyretic, Estrogenic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Immune-calming, Uterine-stimulant

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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Burdock Root (Gobo)

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Anti-estrogenic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Livotonic

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Tarragon

Tarragon has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Carminative, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Blood-thinner, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator

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Chamomile

Chamomile has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Analgesic, Blood-thinner, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Stomachic

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Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Livotonic, Anti-estrogenic, Blood-thinner, Immune-calming, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Antispasmodic, Immune-calming, Vasodilator, Anti-prolactin, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Antifungal, Diaphoretic, Stomachic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Yarrow

Calendula, Marigold

Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Vulnerary, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Styptic, Antifungal, Uterine-stimulant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator

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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Antifungal, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Uterine-stimulant, Antipyretic, Vessel-tonic, Antiseptic, Vulnerary, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Alterative, Hemostatic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-stimulant

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Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Blood-thinner, Alterative, Cholagogue, Anti-estrogenic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-calming, Antifungal, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary

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Mugwort

Mugwort has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Uterine-stimulant, Carminative, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Oxytocic, Antiseptic, Stomachic

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Motherwort

Motherwort has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Estrogenic, Hemostatic, Alterative, Immune-calming, Analgesic, Uterine-stimulant, Anti-inflammatory, Vessel-tonic, Antispasmodic, Vulnerary, Diaphoretic

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Immune-calming, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Uterine-stimulant, Anti-prolactin, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Vessel-tonic, Blood-thinner, Carminative, Estrogenic

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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Immune-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Uterine-stimulant, Antimicrobial, Vasodilator, Antiseptic, Vulnerary

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Echinacea

Echinacea has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Alterative, Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary

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Haritaki

Haritaki has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Immune-calming, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Styptic, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary, Antispasmodic

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Ginkgo

Ginkgo has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Vessel-tonic, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Blood-thinner, Diuretic, Immune-calming

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Yarrow 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

Yarrow 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.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Blood-thinner: Patients on warfarin (coumadin) and other anticoagulants, or who have clotting difficulties, should take special caution to only use blood thinners under the supervision of a medical doctor.
  • Cholagogue: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.
  • Livotonic: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.

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