Sour rejuvenative and anti-inflammatory. Cooling alterative and detoxicant. Astringent yet dilates capillary beds.
A classic formula for Pitta Kapha disorders, irritability, liver congestion, and gall bladder stagnation.
Feel calm and clear! Famous mental rejuvenative that supports healthy brain and nervous system function. See also Brahmi (Bacopa)
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.
A warming, intensely bitter herb that 1) both restores and detoxifies the liver, and 2) regulates and calms the immune system. Uniquely among strong bitters, it has a calming effect on Vata,making it truly tridoshic in nature.
A bitter cholagogue that strengthens and cleanses the liver. Supports healthy skin. Anti-inflammatory & diuretic. Calms the immune system.
Sweet, cooling demulcent that soothes, reduces harshness and heals wounds. It improves energy and stress tolerance, increases weight, and builds moisture and estrogen.
Clear and dry, manjista is the quintessential blood purifier. It is cooler than turmeric, and blood thinning.
A sweet tasting, affectionate reproductive tonic and cooling demulcent. Tridoshic herb that reduces blood fats & sugar while constricting vessels.
Bitter, marrow stimulating blood & liver tonic. Restores hair & improves learning.
This anti-microbial berberine is famous for its use as an anti-bacterial.
Clearing detoxicant for Pitta in the joints and muscles. Reduces joint pain and arthritis.
Amino acid that reduces intestinal permeability by supporting gastric mucosa. In times of metabolic stress, glutamine is utilized by the body for organ repair, gastrointestinal tract support, and support for the body's natural defense system.
Licorice ghee is used to soften the digestive tract, to tonify the kidneys and help retain water. Watch the Introduction to Licorice Root
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