The Healing Power of Herbs

Power of Herbs

Herbs have tremendous healing powers with less side effects than synthetic drugs when used properly. When added to your daily routine they can have profound effects on the mind, body and spirit. Herbs have been used traditionally by all people. It is the hope of Ayurvedic Healing Therapy to introduce you to the benefits of coming back to a more organic way of living, by utilizing herbs and the healing potential of food as medicine. Below you will find some basic information on how herbs can enhance your life by helping to prevent disease processes and heal imbalances. Please consult with a professional before implementing herbs into your daily lifestyle. 


Modern Medicine evolved from Natural Medicine

Chemical compounds in plants work by binding to receptor molecules present in the body; these processes are similar to western drugs in how they work, but in an unmodified natural state. Most conventional drugs are derived from natural medicine. In a modern age where we are inundated by unnatural ways of living and eating, re-introducing medicine that comes from nature, can help re-establish total harmony within you. 

Ayurvedic Healing Therapy recommends Banyan Botanicals as the premier source of Organic Herbs in America. 



Women's Health


Ashoka bark powder

(Saraca indica)


Traditional uterine tonic that supports healthy menstruation* 

  • Strengthens and tones the uterus*
  • Promotes regular menstruation*
  • Supports a healthy, comfortable monthly flow*
  • Promotes healthy ovarian and endometrial tissue*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): astringent, bitter
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for pitta and kapha.

Commentary:
Ashoka is Ayurvedic medicine's foremost uterine tonic and has many traditional uses that help support a healthy female reproductive system. Its name literally means 'remover of sorrow', attesting to its ability to promote health and healing. It is useful for supporting a regular monthly cycle and for promoting a normal, healthy menstrual flow. Ashoka soothes the nerves and promotes uterine comfort while helping to promote healthy ovarian and endometrial tissues.


Musta root powder
(Cyperus rotundus)


Supports regular, comfortable menstruation and promotes healthy digestion* 

  • Supports a regular, healthy menstrual cycle*
  • Promotes lower abdominal comfort*
  • Enkindles digestion without aggravating pitta*
  • Supports proper function of the liver*

Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter, astringent
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for pitta and kapha, may increase vata.
Commentary:
Musta is considered one of the best Ayurvedic herbs for promoting healthy, regular menstruation. It regulates both pitta and vata in the lower abdomen supporting a comfortable, natural flow. Soothing to the mind, Musta helps balance the emotions in the days prior to and during menstruation. It also promotes breast comfort and helps maintain a healthy balance of fluids in the body. Musta's ability to promote lower abdominal comfort also includes the GI tract. Without aggravating pitta, it strengthens digestion, eliminates natural toxins, and supports proper function of the liver. Musta promotes healthy absorption, well-formed stools and the metabolism of fat. Its cooling and cleansing action also supports healthy skin and helps maintain a normal body temperature.




Digestive Health



Cumin seed powder
(Cuminum cyminum)


Common cooking spice that promotes healthy digestion* 

  • Enkindles the digestive fire*
  • Promotes healthy absorption*
  • Helps digest natural toxins*
  • Promotes a comfortable post-meal experience*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas.

Commentary:
Cumin is one of the best herbs for supporting healthy digestion without aggravating pitta. A common household spice, its Sanskrit name literally means 'promoting digestion'. In addition to providing flavor to food, Cumin enkindles the digestive fire, promotes healthy absorption and eliminates natural toxins in the GI tract. The seeds are often chewed after meals and are especially useful for calming excess vata in the lower abdomen and in promoting a comfortable post dining experience.



Pippali fruit powder
(Piper longum)


Rejuvenating herb that supports digestion and proper function of the respiratory system.* 

  • Supports clear, comfortable breathing*
  • Promotes a healthy liver and lungs*
  • Supports digestion and a healthy metabolism*
  • Nourishes the blood, nerves and reproductive tissues*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): pungent
  • Virya (action): heating
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for vata and kapha, may increase pitta.

Commentary:
Pippali is a powerful rejuvenating herb that strengthens and nourishes the body. It is a close relative of the common table spice, black pepper, and is similarly pungent and heating. Pippali stimulates metabolism, burns natural toxins and helps maintain a healthy digestive environment. It is an excellent tonic for the lungs, supporting clear and comfortable breathing. Pippali nourishes the blood and promotes healthy circulation and supports a healthy liver. It is also used in many Ayurvedic formulations in small amounts to encourage proper assimilation of the herbs.

Coriander seed powder
(Coriandrum sativum)


A cooling household spice that promotes healthy digestion* 

  • Strengthens the digestive fire without aggravating pitta*
  • Supports proper function of the urinary tract*
  • Eliminates excess heat promoting menopausal comfort*

Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): bitter, pungent
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas, especially pitta.

Commentary:
Coriander is one of the best herbs for supporting digestion without aggravating pitta. It enkindles the digestive fire while simultaneously cooling and soothing the GI tract. It removes excess heat in the body making it useful in cooling pitta-related imbalances associated with menopause. It also supports proper function of the kidneys and healthy urination. The seeds combine well with Cumin and Fennel to make an excellent digestive tea



Ginger root powder
(Zingiber officinale)


Supports overall health, wellness and comfort* 

  • Promotes digestion and the elimination of natural toxins*
  • Supports proper function of the lungs and healthy, comfortable breathing*
  • Supports a comfortable post meal experience*
  • Promotes comfortable menstruation*
  • Supports healthy joints*
  • Supports stomach comfort during motion intensive travel*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): pungent, sweet
  • Virya (action): heating
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for vata and kapha, may increase pitta.
Commentary:
Ginger is known as 'the universal medicine' for its broad range of health promoting benefits. One of the three pungent herbs in the traditional formula Trikatu (Kapha Digest), ginger warms the body and reduces kapha and vata. It supports healthy circulation, vasodilation and promotes sweating. A heating spice, ginger enkindles the digestive fire, burns ama (natural toxins) and supports post meal abdominal comfort. Ginger promotes healthy expectoration and removes excess kapha from the lungs. It supports comfortable movement of the joints and is found in many traditional Ayurvedic joint health formulas including Kaishore Guggulu and Yogaraj Guggulu. Ginger also promotes comfort during menstruation and stomach comfort during motion intensive travel.


Rejuvenation 


Chyavanprash


Promotes rejuvenation and proper function of the immune system* 

  • Excellent rejuvenative for the mind and body*
  • Supports proper function of the immune system*
  • Promotes a healthy metabolism*
  • Supports healthy lungs and respiration*


Traditional Uses:
Use daily to promote overall health and well-being*.

Suggested Use:
1 teaspoon, once or twice daily, or as directed by your health practitioner. 

Commentary:
Chyavanprash is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal jam made in a base of amalaki fruit, a rich source of antioxidants. This excellent rejuvenative nourishes and strengthens the body, providing energy and vitality.

Chyavanprash is an excellent method for daily herbal consumption due to its unique consitutents of cane sugar, ghee and honey. Proven effective over a thousand years of use, these nourishing tastes play the important role of "carriers" that allow the herbs to penetrate deep into the tissues. In a small daily dose (1 or 2 teaspoons), it makes for a tasty and very healthful treat. 

This tridoshic formula stimulates metabolism and enkindles the digestive fire without aggravating pitta. It balances vata and kapha while strengthening the body against the effects of a stressful lifestyle. The energizing herbs bolster the immune system and help maintain health and well-being throughout the year*.

Supplement Facts:
Balancing for all doshas. 

Ingredients: Cane sugar**, Honey**, Ghee**, Amalaki fruit**, Cardamom seed **, Ashwagandha root **, Pippali fruit **, Vasaka leaf **, Haritaki fruit **, Punarnava root **, Kantakari herb **, Gokshura fruit **, Vidari Kanda root **, Guduchi stem **, Sati herb **, Shatavari root **, Musta root **, Bilva fruit **. 



Amalaki fruit powder

(Emblica officinalis)

A traditional rejuvenative used to cleanse and nourish the bodily tissues. Balancing for all doshas, especially Pitta.* 

  • Removes excess pitta from the system*
  • Assists natural internal cleansing and maintains regularity*
  • Stimulates digestive fire without aggravating pitta*
  • Natural antioxidant*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): sour, sweet, pungent, bitter, astringent
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas, especially pitta

Commentary:
As one of the three ingredients in Triphala, Amalaki is a potent rejuvenative that nourishes the tissues and gently removes toxins. It is generally taken in place of Triphala by those with excess heat in the digestive tract. Amalaki's cooling action removes excess pitta from the GI tract, supporting a healthy stomach lining and the proper function of digestive acids. It also cleanses the colon, eliminating excess toxins and heat while supporting healthy bowel movements. Amalaki is a highly concentrated source of antioxidants and is deeply nourishing to the body tissues. It promotes healthy eyes, bones, blood, teeth, hair and nails, while supporting the proper function of the liver, spleen, pancreas, heart and lungs.



Bhringaraj leaf powder

(Eclipta alba)

The quintessential Ayurvedic herb for the hair and an excellent rejuvenative for pitta.* 

  • Supports healthy hair growth*
  • Promotes natural hair color and luster*
  • Promotes healthy skin, bones, teeth, sight, hearing and memory*
  • Supports proper function of the liver and lungs*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): bitter, pungent, sweet
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas, especially pitta.
Commentary:
Bhringaraj is famous in India for its use as a natural hair tonic. A primary ingredient in most Ayurvedic hair oils, bhringaraj promotes strong, healthy hair growth and helps maintain the hair's natural color and luster. It is one of the best rejuvenatives for pitta, and has a special affinity for the head. Bhringaraj promotes healthy nails, bones, teeth and a clear complexion. It calms the mind, bolsters the memory and supports healthy eyes and ears. Bhringaraj is also an excellent liver cleanser and supports proper function of the lungs.


Mental Calm


Brahmi leaf powder

(Centella asiatica)

A mental rejuvenative that supports healthy brain and nervous system function*

  • Supports memory, intelligence and concentration*
  • Supports proper function of the nervous system*
  • Promotes healthy skin and hair*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): bitter, astringent, sweet
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas

Commentary:
Those familiar with "the doctrine of signatures" may not find it surprising that a plant with a leaf that resembles a cerebellum, would have a special affinity for the brain. Brahmi is a renowned mental rejuvenative traditionally used to promote the intellect, enhance mental performance and support proper function of the nervous system. The leaves are highlysattvic (pure, harmonious) and historically have been eaten by yogis to assist in meditation. Brahmi is said to improve concentration, memory and alertness. It is a natural blood purifier and helps support clear, healthy skin. Brahmi is also famous for promoting healthy, lustrous hair and is often applied as an oil for this purpose. The herb is cooling and relaxing, making it an excellent tonic for pitta. It also calms vata in the mind and reduces excess kapha in the body. A truly amazing herb that lives up to its name, which means "the energy of universal consciousness".


Shankhapushpi herb powder

(Evolvulus alsinoides)

Supports a healthy nervous system and optimal brain function* 

  • Bolsters memory and concentration*
  • Calms the nerves*
  • Promotes circulation in the brain*
  • Helps promote intelligence and creativity*


Ayurvedic Energetics:
  • Rasa (taste): bitter, pungent, astringent
  • Virya (action): cooling
  • Vipaka (post-digestive effect): sweet
  • Doshas (constitutions): Balancing for all doshas.
Commentary:
Shankhapushpi is an excellent herb for supporting the proper function of the brain and nervous system. A powerful rejuvenative for the mind, it promotes memory, concentration and intelligence. Shankhapushpi promotes healthy blood flow to the brain and is said to stimulate higher cerebral functions. It calms the mind and supports mental health and emotional stability


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