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.
K- rejuvenative that reduces water retention and dilates blood vessels, improving circulation and restoring vitality and lightness. Reduces blood sugar & improves fat metabolism. Heart & liver tonic. Uterine stimulant.
Clear and dry, manjista is the quintessential blood purifier. It is cooler than turmeric, and blood thinning.
Invigorates & purifies the blood, improves digestion.
Ayurveda's best heart tonic, also nourishes and clears inflammation from the skin.
A fermented grape tonic that aids digestion, supports energy, and soothes respiration. For all body types. Works gently on the stomach and digestive system.
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 equally fiery but softer and less irritating. Used as a respiratory and digestive tonic, or to increase the heart rate.
A bitter vasodilator with strong antimicrobial properties.
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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