AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Epsom Salt Bath

Calming, muscle relaxing bath with epsom salts (magnesium)

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

A compress may also be used for local applications.

SUGGESTED USE

Please follow label or as directed by your practitioner.

Metabolic Nature of Epsom Salt Bath

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Affinity: Heart Circulation Blood, Respiratory Health
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Epsom Salt Bath
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Anxiolytic

ANXIOLYTIC

Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Clears Sinuses

CLEARS-SINUSES

Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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, Hydrotherapy,
Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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Vasodilator

STRONG VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Rebuild Electrolytes

REBUILD-ELECTROLYTES

Substances that increase your electrolyte balance. Electrolytes help you retain water, keep your palate moist, and truly quench your thirst.

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Muscle Relaxant

STRONG MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Relieves Tension

RELIEVES-TENSION

An herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Magnesium

MAGNESIUM

Helps muscles relax. Laxative.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Epsom Salt Bath

Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Relieves-tension, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Clears-sinuses, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-membranes, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Relieves-tension, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Clears-sinuses, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-membranes, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest

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Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-membranes, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Relieves-tension, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Clears-sinuses, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator

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Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Expectorant, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Mucolytic, Clears-sinuses

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Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Decongestant, Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator

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Cloves

Cloves has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Anxiolytic, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-head

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Anxiolytic, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant

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Allspice

Allspice has these Actions in Common

Clears-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic

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Scallions (Raw)

Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Mucolytic, Clears-sinuses, Expectorant, Vasodilator

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Epsom Salt Bath

Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Antispasmodic, Flushes-membranes, Warms-head, Anxiolytic, Flushes-sinuses, Bronchodilator, Hydrotherapy, Cardiac-stimulant, Mucolytic, Clears-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Decongestant, Relieves-tension

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Antispasmodic, Flushes-sinuses, Bronchodilator, Hydrotherapy, Cardiac-stimulant, Mucolytic, Clears-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Decongestant, Relieves-tension, Diaphoretic, Vasodilator, Expectorant, Warms-chest, Flushes-membranes, Warms-head

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Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Antispasmodic, Muscle-relaxant, Anxiolytic, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses

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Inhale Steam

Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

Flushes-membranes, Flushes-sinuses, Hydrotherapy, Bronchodilator, Mucolytic, Clears-sinuses, Vasodilator, Decongestant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Warms-head, Expectorant

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Hot Foot Soak

Hot Foot Soak has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Hydrotherapy

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest, Warms-head, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator

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Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Mucolytic

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Dong Quai

Dong Quai has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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Mustard Poultice

Mustard Poultice has these Actions in Common

Flushes-sinuses, Vasodilator, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy

Encourage a Sweat / Sweat Therapy has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Muscle-relaxant, Relieves-tension, Vasodilator, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Epsom Salt Bath may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

HERB DRUG INTERACTION RISK

Here are some potential herb drug interactions. Please see your health care provider for more information.
  • Decongestant: For decongestants whose mechanism is vasoconstriction, could potentially increase blood pressure.
  • Muscle-relaxant: Do not combine muscle relaxants with antihistamines.

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