
Immune and respiratory tonic for cold, weak, underweight Vata. Sweet, sour, & spicy. Prevents seasonal colds and flus, improves circulation, metabolism, digestion. Nerve tonic and whole body rejuvenative especially during periods of stress.
Classic Ayurvedic digestive formula. Trikatu supports metabolism of fat and reduces toxins. It is the preferred digestive for Kapha body type, although Vata individuals may use it as well.
Sour rejuvenative and anti-inflammatory. Cooling alterative and detoxicant. Astringent yet dilates capillary beds.
Rejuvenating heart tonic. Clears Kapha blood congestion and edema.
Manjista is the quintessential blood purifier in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia.
Invigorates & purifies the blood, improves digestion.
Ayurveda's best heart tonic, also nourishes and clears inflammation from the skin.
Ayurveda's classic herb for cleansing the blood and scraping it of fats.
Strengthens & calms the heart. Hypotensive, dissolves arterial deposits (plaque) & blood thinner.
This close relative to black pepper is a famous respiratory and digestive tonic.
Hot and dry nerve tonic. Reduces Vata in the nervous system and Vata inflammation generally. Detoxicant that clears ama, purifies the blood, and reduces arthritis in the joint space. Circulatory stimulant that decongests the blood and scrapes fats.
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