A sweet tasting, affectionate reproductive tonic and cooling demulcent. Tridoshic herb that reduces blood fats & sugar while constricting vessels.
Bittersweet, hot emmenagogue that stimulates and nourishes the uterus, while relaxing the nervous system.
A bitter vasodilator with strong antimicrobial properties.
Warm, astringent and sour berry that stimulates agni in cases of weakness.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’