AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Echinacea (ECHINACEA PURPUREA)

Cold, acrid, immune tonic, stimulant, modulator. Antimicrobial & antiseptic ~ Goldenseal but also antiviral. Mucus and lymphatic decongestant, diaphoretic. Specific for emaciation and debility. Alterative, anti-inflammatory.

How Does This Ayurvedic Herb Supplement Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

In skin care, echinacea is antimicrobial and is especially indicated for boils. As an antivenom, Echinacea stops the breakdown of hyaluronic acid in the case of a snakebite.

As an immune tonic, take it when others around you are getting sick to stave it off, or to help you recover from bacterial colds and flus.

Numerous research has been conducted on its immunomodulating activity.

SUGGESTED USE

1 dropper full 2x/day or as directed by your practitioner.
How should I take my tincture?
Follow these guidelines

Metabolic Nature of Echinacea

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INCREASES
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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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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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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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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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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
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Acrid

STRONG ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Affinity: Immune System, Respiratory Health
Family: Asteraceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Echinacea
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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.

Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Internal Detoxicant

STRONG INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

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

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Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Analgesic

ANALGESIC

Pain reliever, reduces pain without eliminating sensation. Also known as anodyne.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Vulnerary

STRONG VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

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

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Antimicrobial

STRONG ANTIMICROBIAL

An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.

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Antipyretic

STRONG ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Immune Stimulant

STRONG IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Antibacterial

ANTIBACTERIAL

Herbs that kill bacteria or slow their growth.

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Antipoisonous

ANTIPOISONOUS

An antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.

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Antiseptic

ANTISEPTIC

Capable of preventing infection by inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. Helpful in infections and for those with weak immune systems.

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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.

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, Immune Modulator
Alterative

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.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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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.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Echinacea

Sage

Sage has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Decongestant, Immune-stimulant, Vulnerary, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Mucolytic

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Antipoisonous, Immune-modulator, Alterative, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Vulnerary

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Diuretic, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antibacterial, Burns-toxins, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Antimicrobial, Digestive, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antipoisonous, Immune-modulator

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Mucolytic, Antibacterial, Decongestant, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Antimicrobial, Decongestant, Diuretic

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Tarragon

Tarragon has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Antipoisonous, Digestive, Analgesic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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Thyme (fresh)

Thyme (fresh) has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Vulnerary, Antibacterial, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Mucolytic

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Decongestant, Diuretic, Antibacterial, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Digestive, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Antilithic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant

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Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Antiviral, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Antibacterial, Decongestant, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Diaphoretic, Mucolytic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Echinacea

Goldenseal

Goldenseal has these Actions in Common

Antibacterial, Diuretic, Antimicrobial, Immune-stimulant, Antipyretic, Internal-detoxicant, Antiseptic, Mucolytic, Antiviral, Refrigerant, Burns-toxins, Vulnerary, Alterative, Decongestant, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Licorice Ghee (9oz)

Licorice Ghee (9oz) has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antibacterial, Vulnerary, Antimicrobial, Antipoisonous, Antiviral, Immune-modulator

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Licorice Root (Yastimadhu)

Licorice Root (Yastimadhu) has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Antipoisonous, Antiviral, Immune-modulator, Alterative, Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Mucolytic, Anti-inflammatory, Refrigerant, Antibacterial, Vulnerary

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Mahasudarshan

Mahasudarshan has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-stimulant, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Burns-toxins, Decongestant

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Kushta

Kushta has these Actions in Common

Antiseptic, Antiviral, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory, Immune-stimulant, Antibacterial, Internal-detoxicant, Antimicrobial, Vulnerary

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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Immune-stimulant, Analgesic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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Calendula, Marigold

Calendula, Marigold has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Analgesic, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Diaphoretic

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Neem Leaf

Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Alterative

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Guluchyadi Kashayam

Guluchyadi Kashayam has these Actions in Common

Antimicrobial, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Immune-modulator, Refrigerant, Alterative, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial

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Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Vulnerary, Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Antiseptic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant

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Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Echinacea 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.
  • Alterative: Anything that strengthens or cleanses the liver can clear drugs mroe quickly, requiring a higher dose.
  • Analgesic: If the mechanism of pain relief is narcotic, do not combine with antihistamines.
  • Decongestant: For decongestants whose mechanism is vasoconstriction, could potentially increase blood pressure.
  • Diuretic: Diuretics may clear pharmaceutical drugs more quickly, lowering the effect.

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