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 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.
Heals wounds, promotes sweating, decongests the lymph. Clear heat from liver. Astringent hemostatic.
Sharp, heating, & nourishing blood builder. Relaxes nervous system.
Hot, pungent digestive. Expectorant and antispasmodic for the lungs.
Relaxes the heart & vessels, but stimulates uterine contractions. Motherwort is a kidney tonic, diuretic, and diaphoretic. Hemostatic.
Warm, astringent and sour berry that stimulates agni in cases of weakness.
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