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AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Bhumyamalaki HERBAL POWDER (PHYLLANTHUS FRATERNUS / NIRURI)

A bitter cholagogue that strengthens and cleanses the liver. Supports healthy skin. Cooling bitter digestive and anti-inflammatory.

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1. Ayurvedic Perspective

2. Dosage & Suggested Use

3. Biocharacteristics & Herbal Actions

4. Similar foods and herbs

5. Impact: On tongue, nerves, elimination, etc.

6. Indications / Benefits

7. Contraindications / Aggravates

8. Comments and reviews

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Strong cholagogue & mild bitter, clears urinary stones/accumulations. Often used in diabetic formulas. Antiviral, alterative. Supports healthy skin. Dry, light, astringent, sweet. ~Ashoka but sweeter, slightly less cold. ~Guduchi but cold and diuretic.

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SUGGESTED USE

1/4-1/2 tsp in hot water at night or as directed by your practitioner.

How should I take my herbs?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Bhumyamalaki

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INCREASES 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. Learn More	COLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD DRY ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT
TASTES 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? Learn More	ASTRINGENT ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT ASTRINGENT BITTER ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER
DOSHAS 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. Learn More	PACIFIES AGGRAVATES
HAS THE FOLLOWING	Affinity: Liver Gallbladder Family: Phyllanthaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS (see all)	Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Bhumyamalaki 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. Digestion: Digestive DIGESTIVE Herbs that encourage healthy digestion. SEE ALL 'DIGESTIVE' FOODS / HERBS Bowel Health: General Laxative GENERAL-LAXATIVE Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives. SEE ALL 'GENERAL-LAXATIVE' FOODS / HERBS Cleanse & Detox: Internal Detoxicant INTERNAL-DETOXICANT Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system. SEE ALL 'INTERNAL-DETOXICANT' FOODS / HERBS Skin Care & Beauty: Skin Tonic SKIN-TONIC An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion. SEE ALL 'SKIN-TONIC' FOODS / HERBS Respiratory-Health: Antitussive ANTITUSSIVE Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat. SEE ALL 'ANTITUSSIVE' FOODS / HERBS Immune System: Anti Inflammatory ANTI-INFLAMMATORY Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems. SEE ALL 'ANTI-INFLAMMATORY' FOODS / HERBS , Antiviral ANTIVIRAL Herbs that inhibit the development of viral infections. Antivirals also can be found in essential oils of some herbs, such as eucalyptus oil. SEE ALL 'ANTIVIRAL' FOODS / HERBS Heart & Circulation: Alterative STRONG ALTERATIVE Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter. SEE ALL 'ALTERATIVE' FOODS / HERBS Kidney & Urinary: Diuretic DIURETIC Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure. SEE ALL 'DIURETIC' FOODS / HERBS , Lithagogue LITHAGOGUE An herb used to expel stones such as kidney stones or gallstones. SEE ALL 'LITHAGOGUE' FOODS / HERBS Liver & Gallbladder: Cholagogue STRONG CHOLAGOGUE Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines. SEE ALL 'CHOLAGOGUE' FOODS / HERBS , Hepatoprotective HEPATOPROTECTIVE An herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. SEE ALL 'HEPATOPROTECTIVE' FOODS / HERBS , Livotonic LIVOTONIC An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene. SEE ALL 'LIVOTONIC' FOODS / HERBS Weight Loss: Hypolipidemic HYPOLIPIDEMIC Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells. SEE ALL 'HYPOLIPIDEMIC' FOODS / HERBS Reproductive Health: Antiandrogen STRONG ANTIANDROGEN Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement. SEE ALL 'ANTIANDROGEN' FOODS / HERBS Other: Anti Aging Constituents: 5a Reductase Inhibitor, Caffeine Methylxanthines CAFFEINE-METHYLXANTHINES Methylxanthines are purine alkaloids that have a stimulant and bronchodilating effect. SEE ALL 'CAFFEINE-METHYLXANTHINES' FOODS / HERBS

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Dandelion Leaves

Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Livotonic, Cholagogue, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Digestive, Hepatoprotective, Lithagogue

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Antiandrogen, Hepatoprotective, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Antiandrogen, Hepatoprotective, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Burdock Root (Gobo)

Burdock Root (Gobo) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Livotonic, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic

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Beets

Beets has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, General-laxative, Livotonic, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Skin-tonic

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Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Alterative, General-laxative, Skin-tonic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Diuretic, Livotonic

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Aloe Vera Juice / Gel

Aloe Vera Juice / Gel has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, General-laxative, Skin-tonic

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Alterative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Endive

Endive has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, General-laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Hypolipidemic

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Pomegranate Molasses

Pomegranate Molasses has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Livotonic, Alterative, General-laxative, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Radish (raw)

Radish (raw) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, General-laxative, Lithagogue

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Dandelion Root has these Actions in Common

Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Livotonic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic

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Manjistha

Manjistha has these Actions in Common

Lithagogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiandrogen, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Cholagogue, Digestive, Diuretic, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant

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Guduchi

Guduchi has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic

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Calendula, Marigold

Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Cholagogue, Hypolipidemic, Internal-detoxicant, Skin-tonic

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Bhringaraj

Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypolipidemic, Livotonic, Skin-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogue

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, General-laxative, Hepatoprotective

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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

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Impact of Bhumyamalaki

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.