
Shelled mung bean is used for cleansing in Ayurveda. It is easy to digest.
A sweet tasting, affectionate reproductive tonic and cooling demulcent. Tridoshic herb that reduces blood fats & sugar while constricting vessels.
Ayurveda's best heart tonic, also nourishes and clears inflammation from the skin.
Neem's pure bitter taste is famous as a blood purifier, for parasites, and to lower blood sugar levels.
Bitter, pungent, cold anti-estrogenic, central nervous system depressant calms cramping. Blood cleansing diuretic, anti-inflammatory. PK-. Alterative, analgesic for menses, painful urination, etc. Astringent, light like Arjuna but colder (V+)
This aromatic, astringent & digestive herb is famous for its use in diarrhea.
Bitter, astringent constipative. Mild herb that may be suitable for children’s diarrhea. Tones mucus membranes. Diuretic and cholagogue like Dandelion lf, but constipative.
Dry, light, clearing herb that reduces stagnation. Respiratory decongestant and laxative.
Raspberry leaf is a strong astringent that stops bleeding. It is frequently used as a uterine stimulant that prepares the uterus and cervix for labor and delivery.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’