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Guggulu

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Latin Name: Commiphora mukul

Part: Resin

Dosha: VK- P+ (excess)

RVV: Bitter, Pungent, Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: All

Actions: Scrapes toxins, Alterative, Stimulant, Nervine, Analgesic, Anti-spasmodic, Expectorant, Astringent, Antiseptic Indication

Categories: Joints, Pain, Meda, Blood Sugar, Respiratory System, Skin, Female Reproductive System

Contraindications: Acute kidney infections, uterine bleeding, thyrotoxicosis, pregnancy & breast feeding, affects anti-hypertensive medicines & hypoglycemic medicines

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Triphala Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Triphala, & Pippali

Dosha: VPK=, P+ (in excess)

RVV: Bitter, Pungent, Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Pungent Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda

Actions: Scrapes toxins, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Laxative Indication

Categories: Cholesterol, Lymphatic Congestion, Digestion, Joints

Contraindications: High Pitta, Dhatu Ksaya

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Yogarāj Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Loha Bhasma (Iron), Triphala, Trikatu, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cumin, Coriander, Musta, Vidanga, Pippali Mula (root), Fennel, Citrak, Rock Salt, Ajwain, Asvagandha, Ajamoda, Goksura, Satavari, Vetiver (Ushira), Clove, Devadaru, Chavya, Karhur, Yavaksar, Rasna, Kustha, Danti, Hapusa, Kostha, Talispatra

Dosha: VK- P+

RVV: Pungent, Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Asthi, Majja

Actions: Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Muscle Relaxant, Anti-arthritis Indication

Categories: Vata-type Arthritis, Joint pain, pain, & nervous disorders. Most types of Vata related pain!

Contraindications: High Pitta

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Kaiśor Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Guduci, Bibhitaki, Triphala, Trikatu, Vidanga, Jayapala, Trivrt in a decoction of Guduci & Triphala

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet, Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Alterative, Diuretic, Anti-pyrthetic, Anti-arthritic Indication

Categories: Pitta Type Pain: Joints, Muscles, Urinary System, Skin

Contraindications: Pregnancy

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Simhanād Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Castor Oil, Gandhak (Sulfur), Triphala

Dosha: VK-, P+ (in excess)

RVV: Pungent, Bitter, Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Asthi, Majja

Actions: Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Laxative Indication

Categories: Ama related joint conditions, Rheumatism, Sāma Vāta

Contraindications: Pregnancy, Diarrhea

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Kañcanāra Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Kancanar (Bauhinia variegata), Triphala, Trikatu, Varuna (Crataeva religiosa), Ela, Tamalpatra (Indian Bay Leaf), Tvak

Dosha: K-, VPK-

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet, Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Asthi, Sukra

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, lymphatic, anti-tumor, anti-platelet, diuretic, Alterative, Decongestant Indication

Categories: Growths & tumors, thyroid, Lymph, Gynaecology, Skin, Obesity

Contraindications: Pregnancy, Dryness

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Punarnavādi Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Triphala, Guduci, Trikatu, Vidanga, Dantimula (Jayapala), Trivrt, Chitrakamula, Saindhava, Suddha Bhallataka, & Punarnava in a decoction of Punarnava, Sunthi, & Eranda Mula

Dosha: VK- P+

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet, Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Meda

Actions: Diuretic, Kidney Tonic, Heart Tonic, lymphatic, Diuretic Indication

Categories: Vata Rakta (such as gout), Kapha type Joints, Urinary/Kidneys, Heart

Contraindications: Pregnancy, High Vata or Dryness

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Gokṣura

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Latin Name: Tribulus terrestris

Part: Fruit

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Sweet, Bitter / Cooling/sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Majja, Sukra/Artava

Actions: Diuretic, Rasayana, Aphrodisiac, Nervine, Analgesic, Lithotriptic Indication

Categories: Urinary, Kindeys, Male & Female Reproductive Systems

Contraindications: Dehydration, Cauton in pregnancy, MAOI action can reduce the effectiveness of anti-psychotic drugs, Caution with other MAOIs or with SSRIs

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Gokṣurādi Guggulu

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Composition: Guggulu, Goksura, Trikatu, Triphala, Musta

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Bitter, Sweet, Astringent, Pungent / Neutral / Neutral

Dhātus: All

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Lithagogue, Aphrodisiac Indication

Categories: Kidney, Urinary, Reproductive, Back Pain

Contraindications: Pregnancy

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Musta

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Latin Name: Cyperus rotundus Part: Root (Rhizome)

Dosha: PK- V+ (excess, dryness)

RVV: Pungent, Bitter, Astringent / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Majja

Actions: Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, Astringent, Alterative, Emmenagogue, Antispasmodic, Anthelmintic Indication

Categories: Menstruation, Digestion, Pain

Contraindications: Constipation, Dryness

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Haritaki

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Latin Name: Terminalia chebula

Part: Fruit

Dosha: VPK=

RVV: Astringent, Bitter, Pungent, Sour, Sweet / Heating / Sweet (mostly astringent)

Dhātus: All

Actions: Rasayana, Tonic, Astringent, Laxative, Nervine, Expectorant, Anthelmintic Indication

Categories: Digestion, Vata, Oral Health, Tissue Prolapse

Contraindications: Pregnancy (laxative & apana action), Dehydration, Severe exhaustion or emaciation, in excess high pitta

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Āmalakī

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Latin Name: Emblica officinale

Part: Fruit

Dosha: PV- K & Ama+ (Excess)

RVV: Sour, Astringent, Bitter, Sweet, Pungent / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: All, building for Ojas

Actions: Nutritive Tonic, Rejuvenative, Aphrodisiac, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Astringent, Hemostatic Indication

Categories: Blood, Heart, Liver, Digestion, Bone, Hair, Building, Mind

Contraindications: Acute Diarrhea, Dysentary

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Bibhitaki

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Latin Name: Terminalia belerica

Part: Fruit

Dosha: KP- V+ (in excess)

RVV: Astringent / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Māṃsa, Asthi

Actions: Astringent, Tonic, Rejuvenative, Expectorant, Laxative, Anthelmintic, Antiseptic, Lithotriptic Indication

Categories: Lungs & Respiratory, Digestion, Eyes, ENT/Upper Body

Contraindications: High Vata, Dryness

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Bhūmyāmalakī

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Latin Name: Phyllanthus amarus

Part: Whole Plant

Dosha: VPK= (Pole says V+)

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Asthi, Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Alterative, Cholagogue, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic Indication

Categories: Liver, Kidneys, Blood

Contraindications: Pregnancy, High Vata

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Nimba - Neem

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Latin Name: Azadirachta indica

Part: Leaf (sometimes seed)

Dosha: PK- V+

RVV: Bitter / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Meda

Actions: Bitter tonic, alterative, antipyretic, anthelmintic, antiseptic, antiemetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-protozoal, antacid, ANTI-EVERYTHING Indication

Categories: Skin, Blood, Parasites, Fever, Overgrowth (Obesity, Tumors, etc.), Ama

Contraindications: High Vata, Cold & Deficiency

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Aśvagandha

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Latin Name: Withania somnifera

Part: Root

Dosha: VK- P & Ama+ (in excess)

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Māṃsa, Meda, Asthi, Majjā, Śukra/Artava (Deep tissues)

Actions: Tonic, Rasayana, Aphrodisiac, Nervine, Sedative Indication

Categories: Nervous System, Muscles, Inflammation, Immunomodulator, Reproductive System, Rasayana

Contraindications: Āma, Caution in pregnancy (traditionally used, but potential abortifacient)

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Śatāvarī

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Latin Name: Asparagus racemosus

Part: Root

Dosha: PV- K & Āma+

RVV: Sweet, bitter / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: All

Actions: Tonic, Nutritive, Rasayana, Galactagogue, Demulcent, Antacid, Anti-inflammatory Indication

Categories: Female Reproductive system, menopause, male reproductive system, hydration, Rasayana, Brmhana

Contraindications: Āma, Mucus, History of female reproductive cancers / breast fibroids

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Punarṇavā

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Latin Name: Boerhaavia diffusa

Part: Root

Dosha: KV- P+

RVV: Bitter, Sweet / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Alterative, Blood tonic, Diuretic, Rasayana Indication

Categories: Lymphatic System, Blood, Kidneys, “Water Systems” (Rasa, Rakta, Vrkka, Ambu, Mutra), Blood Sugar

Contraindications: Diarrhea, Dehydration, Can be very irritating

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Guḍūci

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Latin Name: Tinospora cordifolia

Part: Stem & Root

Dosha: VPK=

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Rakta, Meda, Śukra / Artava

Actions: Bitter Tonic, Alterative, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Aphrodisiac, Rasayana, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-inflammatory, Anthelmintic Indication

Categories: Fever, Acidity, Liver, Blood, Skin, Ama, Immune System, Auto-immune conditions

Contraindications: Caution during pregnancy

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Gulwel Sattva

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Starchy Extract of Guḍūci Acts similarly, but more acutely More cooling, more potent

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Daśamūla

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Composition: Kantakari, Bṛhati, Śaliparṇi, Pṛṣṇiparṇi, Gokṣura, Bilva, Śyonaka, Pāṭala, Kaśmārī, Agnimaṇṭha

Dosha: VK-

RVV: Astringent, Sweet / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: All

Actions: Carminative, Expectorant, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Burns Ama

Indications: Pain, Nervous System, Respiratory System (dry), Ama, Immune System

Contraindications: Pregnancy

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Daśamūla-Herbs

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  1. Laghu Pañcamūla – 5 Bushes
  2. Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
  3. Bṛhati – Solanum indicum
  4. Śaliparṇi – Desmodium gangeticum
  5. Pṛṣṇiparṇi – Uraria picta
  6. Gokṣura – Tribulus terrestris
  7. Bṛhat Pañcamūla – 5 Trees
  8. Bilva – Aegle mermelos
  9. Śyonaka – Orozylum indicum
  10. Pāṭala – stereospermum suaveolem
  11. Kaśmarī – Gmelina arboren
  12. Agnimaṇṭha – Clerodendron phlomoidis
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Avipattikār

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Composition: Sugar, Nishoth (Trivṛt), Cloves, Cardamom, Vidanga, Triphala, Trikatu, Musta, Bida (no need to memorize)

Dosha: PV-

RVV: Sweet, Bitter, Pungent, Astringent / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa

Actions: Digestive, Burns Ama, Antacid, Laxative, Carminative

Categories: Digestion, Elimination, Urdhva Gati Pitta

Contraindications: Pregnancy

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Niśoth / Trivṛt

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Latin Name: Operculina turpethum learn

Part: Root

Dosha: PK- V+

RVV: Pungent, Bitter, Sweet, Astringent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Laxative, Purgative, Alterative, Clears Ama

Categories: Digestion, Skin, Meda

Contraindications: Pregnancy, High Vata

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Sītopalādi

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Composition: Rock Sugar, Vamsa Locana (Learn Eye of Bamboo), Pippali,Cardamom, Cinnamon

Dosha: VPK- P+ (Excess)

RVV: Sweet, Pungent / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Expectorant, Anti-asthmatic, Antiallergenic, Febrifuge, Diaphoretic, Bronchodilator

Indication: Lungs, Nose, Throat, Allergies

Contraindications: Possibly high Pitta in Excess

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Tālisādi

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Composition: Rock Sugar, Vamsa Locana, Pippali, Ginger, Black Pepper, Talisapatra (learn Himalayan Fir), Cardamom, Cinnamon

Dosha: VPK- P+ (excess)

RVV: Sweet, Pungent / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Expectorant, Decongestant, Burns Ama, Anti-inflammatory, Bronchodilator

Indication: Lungs, Nose, Throat

Contraindications: Possibly High Pitta

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Mahāsudarśana (the giver of great eyesight)

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Composition: Triphala, Vidanga, Trikatu, Ativisha, Musta, Chiretta, Harida, Guduchi, Dhanvyas, Katuka, Parpat, Neem, Yasti Madhu, Kutaja, Chitrak, Ushira, Vacha, Devadaru, Kantakari (the formulation we use has some variation off of this) doesn’t taste good.

Dosha: PK- V+

RVV: Bitter, Pungent, Astringent / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Anti-viral, Anti-pyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic

Indication: Cold, Fever, Immunity, Skin

Contraindications: Pregnancy

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Sarasvati

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Composition: Brahmi, Bhringaraj, Shankhapuspi, Musta, Ashwagandha, Ajwain, Cumin, Trikatu, Rock Salt

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Bitter, Pungent, Sweet / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Rakta, Majja

Actions: Nervine, Rasayana, Stimulant, Analgesic

Indication: Mind, Nervous system

Contraindications: Large doses can cause syncope (Brahmi), caution in pregnancy (Ashwagandha)

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Brāhmī

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Latin Name: Centella asiatica

Part: Leaf & Stem

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Bitter / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rakta, Majja, All except Sukra/Artava

Actions: Nervine, Rasayana, Alterative, Diuretic, Febrifuge

Indication: Nervous system, Mind, Hair, Blood

Contraindications: Large doses may cause headaches or temporary loss of consciousness.

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Bhṛṅgarāja

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Latin Name: Eclipta alba

Part: Whole Plant

Dosha: VPK- (Pole says P- & V+, Lad says P+ & V-)

RVV: Bitter, Pungent Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Asthi, Majja, Sukra/Artava

Actions: Nervine, Alterative, Liver Tonic, Diaphoretic

Indications: Nervous System, Mind, Hair, Bones, Skin

Contraindications: Low Blood Pressure

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Śaṅkhapuṣpi

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Latin Name: Evolvulus alsinoides

Part: Whole Plant

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Astringent / Heating (Warm) / Sweet

Dhātus: Majja

Actions: Nervine, Sedative, Brain Tonic

Indications: Nervous System, Mind, Mental Illness

Contraindications: None

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Kaṭukā / Kutki

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Latin Name: Picrorrhiza Kurroa

Part: Root

Dosha: KP- V+

RVV: Bitter, Pungent / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Meda

Actions: Bitter Tonic, Antipyretic, Alterative, Laxative, Antibiotic

Indications: Liver, Immunity, Blood, Eyes, Meda, Blood Sugar

Contraindications: High Vata, Debility, Hypoglycemia, Diarrhea

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Citraka

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Latin Name: Plumbago zeylanicum

Part: Root

Dosha: VK- P+

RVV: Pungent, Bitter / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Asthi, Sukra/Artava

Actions: Digestive Stimulant, Anthelmintic, Analgesic, Rasayana, Lekhana, Burns Ama

Indications: Digestion, Joints, Ama, Cold, Congestion

Contraindications: Pregnancy, High Pitta

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Loha Bhasma

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Composition: Purified & Calcinated Iron

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Sweet, Bitter / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Alterative, Digestive, Blood Tonic

Indicatios: Blood, Skin, Digestion

Contraindications: Hemochromatosis or other issues of excess Iron, Caution with Bhasmas during pregnancy

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Abhrak Bhasma

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Composition: Purified & Calcinated Mica

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Astringent, Sweet / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Asthi

Actions: Decongestant, Anti-inflammatory, Immunomodulating, Antipyretic, Aphrodisiac

Indications: Respiratory, Allergies, Immune System, Reproductive

Contraindications: Caution with Bhasmas during pregnancy

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Shankha Bhasma

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Composition: Purified & Calcinated Conch

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda

Actions: Antacid, Dipana, Pacana, Anuloma/Carminative

Indications: Digestion, Liver & Spleen, Respiratory, Eyes

Contraindications: Caution with Bhasmas during pregnancy

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Moti Bhasma

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Composition: Purified & Calcinated Pearl

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Sweet / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Asthi, Majja, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Alterative, Antacid, Carminative, Aphrodisiac, Rasayana, Astringent

Indications: Digestion, Skin & Blood, Reproductive, Memory

Contraindications: Caution with Bhasmas during pregnancy

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Kamadudha

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Composition: Gulwel Sattva, Svarna Gairika (Purified Red Ochre), Abhrak Bhasma, Sometimes Moti

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Sweet / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Meda, Asthi, Majja, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Alterative (herbs that gradually restore the proper function of the body and increase health and vitality), Antacid, Astringent, Digestive, Rasayana, Emmenagogue

Indications: Pitta Digestion, Pitta Menstruation Issues, Pitta Skin Disorders, Bones

Contraindications: Caution with Bhasmas during pregnancy

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Praval Panchamrit

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Composition: Moti (Pearl), Shankha (Conch), Shukti (Oyster), Kaparda (Cowry), Praval (Coral)

Dosha: VPK-

RVV: Sweet, Pungent, Bitter / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: All, especially Rakta, Asthi, Majja, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Alterative, Antacid, Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Rasayana

Indications: Bones, Digestion, Reproductive System

Contraindications: Caution with Bhasmas during pregnancy

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Aśoka

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Latin Name: Saraca Indica

Part: Bark

Dosha: KP-

RVV: Bitter, Astringent / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rakta, Mamsa, Meda, Artava

Actions: Astringent, Uterine Tonic, Alterative, Analgesic, Diuretic, Cardiac Tonic

Indicatios: Menstrual, Female Reproductive, HEart

Contraindications: Constipation, Less useful for V type menstrual and uterine issues

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Kumārī

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Latin Name: Aloe indica

Part: Inner Fillet, Leaf

Dosha: VPK- (Gel & Juice), Powder is V aggravating

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Pungent, Sweet / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: All, Rasa, Rakta & Artava especially

Actions: Alterative, Rasayana, Emmenagogue, Purgative

Indications: Menstrual & Female Reproductive, Skin, Digestion, Liver

Contraindications: Pregnancy, Uterine Bleeding, Caution with history of Hormonal Cancers

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Vidārī

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Latin Name: Impomomea digitata

Part: Root

Dosha: VP- K+ (excess)

RVV: Sweet, Bitter / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Mamsa, Meda, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Tonic, Aphrodisiac, Rasayana, Demulcent, Diuretic, Galactogogue

Indications: Anabolic, Energizing, Breast-feeding, Hormone Balancing, Reproductive

Contraindications: High Kaphaa & Congestion

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Manjiṣṭha

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Latin Name: Rubia cordifolia

Part: Root

Dosha: PK- V+

RVV: Bitter, Sweet / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa

Actions: Alterative, Hemostatic, Emmenagogue, Astringent, Diuretic, Lithotriptic, Anti-tumor

Indications: Skin, Blood, Female Reproductive, Kidney & Urinary, Liver, Wound healing, heart

Contraindications: Vata

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Haridra

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Latin Name: Curcuma longa

Part: Root / Rhizome

Dosha: VPK- (PV+ in excess)

RVV: Bitter, Astringent, Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: All

Actions: Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, Alterative, Vulnerary, Antibacterial

Indications: Digestion, Skin, Blood, Female Reproductive, Pain/Joints

Contraindications: Similar to ginger in caution with pregnancy. Acute jaundice & hepatitis, caution with gallstones.

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Vidaṅga

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Latin Name: Embelia ribes

Part: Fruit

Dosha: KV- P+

RVV: Pungent, Astringent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rakta, Meda

Actions: Anthelmintic, Carminative, Laxative, Expectorant

Indications: Digestion: “Krumi”, Ama, Obesity

Contraindications: Sexual Debility, Pregnancy

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Arjuna

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Latin Name: Terminalia arjuna

Part: Bark

Dosha: PK- V+

RVV: Astringent / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Asthi, Majja

Actions: Heart Tonic, Circulatory Stimulant, Astringent, Alterative, Hemostatic

Indications: Heart Issues of all sorts, Traumatic Injury, Diarrhea, Malabsorption

Contraindications: Pregnancy, Constipation

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Maṇḍuka Parṇi (Bacopa)

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Latin Name: Bacopa moniera

Part: Leaf

Dosha: VPK- possibly V+ in excess

RVV: Bitter, Sweet / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Majja

Actions: Sedative, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory

Indications: Brain: memory, mental illness, Nervous System, Urinary, Head

Contraindications: Caution with anti-epileptics or anti-depressant meds, but no known interactions.

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Tulsi

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Latin Name: Ocimum sanctum

Part: Leaf

Dosha: VK- P+ (excess)

RVV: Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Majja, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Diaphoretic, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Anti-bacterial/anti-septic

Indications: Respiratory, Digestion, Circulation (Lymphatic & Blood), Mind

Contraindications: Cautioned with High Pitta

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Yasti Madhu

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Latin Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra

Part: Root

Dosha: VP- K+ (long term)

RVV: Sweet, Bitter / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: All

Actions: Demulcent, Expectorant, Tonic, Rasayana, Laxative, Sedative, Emetic (large doses), Anti-inflammatory

Indications: Respiratory, Digestion, Debility, Urinary

Contraindications: High Kapha, Ama, Caution with Osteoporosis (inhibits absorption of calcium and potassium), Hypertension (affects fluid balance)

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Pippali

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Latin Name: Piper longum

Part: Fruit

Dosha: VK- P+

RVV: Pungent / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Meda, Majja, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Digestive stimulant, Expectorant, Carminative, Aphrodisiac, Anthelmintic, Analgesic, Rasayana

Indications: Respiratory, Ama, Pain, Reproductive

Contraindications: High Pitta, Caution with Beta blockers, Antibiotics, and some Asthma Medications because it can increase their absorption.

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Ginger / Ardraka / Śuṇṭhi

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Latin Name: Zingiber officinale

Part: Rhizome

Dosha: VK-, P+ (Fresh is less Pitta aggravating)

RVV: Pungent, Sweet / Heating / Sweet

Dhātus: All

Actions: Digestive Stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Carminative, Antiemetic, Analgesic, Emmenagogue

Indications: Respiratory, Digestion, Ama, Pain

Contraindications: High Pitta, Ulcers, Heartburn, Caution with Pregnancy because of emmenagogue, Caution with blood thinning medication because it also thins the blood

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Trikaṭu

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Composition: Ginger, Pippali, & Black Pepper

Dosha: VK- P+

RVV: Pungent / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Meda

Actions: Digestive Stimulant, Carminative, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Burns Ama

Indications: Digestion, Respiratory

Contraindications: High Pitta, Pregnancy (Ginger Emmenagogue), Blood thinning Medications (Ginger), Beta blockers, Asthma meds, & Antiobiotics (Black Pepper & Pippali)

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Puśkāramūla

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Latin Name: Inula racemosa

Part: Root

Dosha: KV- P+

RVV: Pungent, Bitter / Heating / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Mamsa, Majja, Shukra/Artava

Actions: Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Analgesic, Rasayana

Indications: Respiratory, Pleural & Pericardium, Mind, Female Reproductive

Contraindications: High Pitta

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Vasa / Vasaka

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Latin Name: Adhatoda vasica

Part: Leaf

Dosha: KP- V+

RVV: Bitter, Astringent / Cooling / Pungent

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta, Meda

Actions: Bronchodilator, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge

Indications: Mainly Respiratory, Blood, Skin, Heart, & Female Reproductive

Contraindications: Pregnancy, High Vata

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Sat Isabgol

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Latin Name: Plantago psyllium

Part: Seed Husk

Dosha: PV- K+, Possibly Ama+

RVV: Sweet, Astringent / Cooling / Sweet

Dhātus: Rasa, Rakta

Actions: Laxative, Demulcent, Emollient, Astringent, Expectorant

Indications: Digestion & Elimination, Cholesterol

Contraindications: Caution with Low Agni / High Ama

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