Calms the nerves while rebuilding strength and stability. Ashwagandha is a renowned adaptogen, improving energy and sound sleep.
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.
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 calming breathing exercise that reduces anxiety and rumination, by stimulating both cerebral hemispheres, and slowing and regulating the breath.
A strong anti-viral to help your immune system effectively fight off and recover from viral infections.
Calming breathing exercise including humming that breaks up pressure and stagnation in the ear, sinuses, head and throat.
Calming breathing exercise where you inhale keeping the chest still and pushing the diaphragm downward, expanding the belly.
Breathing exercises can help restore energy and vitality, clear the lungs, strengthen metabolism and circulation, and cleanse the lymphatic system. Gentle breathing techniques also relax the mind.
Sharp, heating, & nourishing blood builder. Relaxes nervous system.
Adrenal tonic, builds stamina, adaptogen, immune tonic. Indicated in thyroid disorders and chronic stress. Anti-inflammatory.
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A warming adaptogen & bitter stimulant indicated in debility, exhaustion, weight loss & diabetes
Nourishing tonic for the urinary tract well as the reproductive organs. Strong detoxicant action reduces urinary stones, gallstones, and gout. Detoxifies urinary tract and lymphatic system. Anti-inflammatory. Muscle relaxant.
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