Ten Essential Ayurvedic Herbs

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1 Ten Essential Ayurvedic Herbs 1

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3 Food or medicine? 3

4 Healing Foods 4

5 Healing Medicine 5

6 Herbal medicine in every meal 6

7 Cook healing into your food Mild medicine 3 times per day 7

8 Digestion Or treatment 8

9 START SMALL DOSE 9

10 INCREASE DOSE GRADUALLY 10

11 GENERALLY DIVIDE DOSES TAKE WITH FOOD 11

12 UNLESS SPECIFIC NEED/SYMPTOM (SUCH AS BEDTIME DOSE FOR SLEEP) 12

13 Multiple effects Physical Mental Spiritual

14 Even herbs have mystical names

15 Three fruits Amla, bibitaki, haritaki 15

16 Every tissue Liver, skin, eyes Glandular balance Building and detoxifying 16

17 Main medicine for each dosha Amla for pitta 17

18 Bibitaki for kapha 18

19 Haritaki for vata 19

20 Most widely used medicine in Ayurveda All organs Detox and tonic 20

21 Maintenance 1 g per day Mild laxative 5 g per day 21

22 Long-term anti-inflammatory Fresh amla 22

23 Amla pickle 23

24 Ayurveda Herbs- Khalsa 24

25 Amla juice 25

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27 Bibitaki fruit Astringent for kapha 27

28 Haritaki fruit 28

29 Hara, Hindu name for God (Shiva) Haritaki

30 Laxative for vata 30

31 Dry whole triphala 31

32 Triphala Gentle laxative Balance the energies of the mind Remove the fear of death 32

33 Turmeric 33

34 Turmeric root Curcuma longa India 1 ounce (4 Tbs) acute 1 tsp maintenance

35 Fresh turmeric Inflammation

36 Antioxidant

37 Astringent

38 Cellular immunity

39 Digestive Health 39

40 Joint Health 40

41 Dried whole Turmeric Immune

42 Liver health 42

43 Skin health 43

44 Warming ubtan Large flower (marigold, calendula, rose) ¼ cup yellow mustard ¼ cup cashews ¼ inch fresh, or 1 tsp powdered turmeric 6-7 almonds Yogurt, milk, fresh cream or lemon juice 44

45 Sore throat Gargle 45

46 Cardiovascular health 46

47 Freshly harvested Turmeric Detoxification

48 Alzheimer s Disease 48

49 Inflammation linked with depression 49

50 Inflammation & depression Inflammation in brain linked to depression Responsible for depressive symptoms (low mood, lack of appetite, poor sleep) Research: people with depression higher levels of inflammation in their blood Treating depression with anti-inflammatory medication, area of future research (Recent research: curcumin for depression) 50

51 Curcumin just as good 51

52 Turmeric Extract Superior to Prozac for Depression Randomized, controlled clinical trial, India Curcumin safe &effective treating serious depression Diagnosed major depressive disorder (MDD) Compare with fluoxetine (Prozac) 60 patients diagnosed with MDD Randomized 6 week treatment fluoxetine (20 mg) and curcumin (1000 mg) individually or combination Evaluated 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 52

53 Curcumin for depression Curcumin well tolerated by all the patients. Change in HAM-D17 score at 6 weeks comparable all 3 groups First clinical evidence curcumin used as effective/safe modality for MDD Jayesh Sanmukhani, Vimal Satodia, Jaladhi Trivedi, Tejas Patel, Deepak Tiwari, Bharat Panchal, Ajay Goel, Chandra Bhanu Tripathi. Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin in Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Phytother Res Jul 6. Epub 2013 Jul 6 53

54 Culinary

55 Curry 55

56 Turmeric milk 56

57 Golden Milk Turmeric paste: ¼ cup turmeric ½ cup water To drink: ¼ tsp. turmeric paste 8 oz. milk 1 tsp. raw almond oil Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional) 57

58 High dose 58

59 Turmeric Joint inflammation Depression Cleansing the subtle body, nadis, cultivating feelings and awareness of prosperity 59

60 Turmeric mala Cultivate awareness of the Divine Mother 60

61 Universal medicine Ginger root

62 Digestion

63 Circulation 63

64 Joint health 64

65 Diced ginger 65

66 Ginger powder

67 Concentrated For tea 67

68 Rejuvenating Drink (especially for after sex) 8-10 oz. milk 1-3 tsp. grated fresh ginger root 1-3 tsp. black sesame seed (or white sesame seed) 1-3 tsp. ghee Cinnamon and clove to taste. Honey to taste if desired. Warm milk to comfortable drinking temperature. Blend ingredients in blender. Drink after sex, especially men, or daily as a restorative for sexual function 68

69 Tridoshic Ginger Sauté some grated ginger in a tablespoon of ghee and add the mixture to warm milk 69

70 Ginger Warming digestive aid Opens the sattvic channels of the mind Clears the blocks to spiritual progress 70

71 Ashwaganda root

72 Ashwaganda Withania somnifera Winter cherry, Indian ginseng Ashwaganda combination of the word ashva, meaning horse and gandha, meaning smell Root has strong aroma described as horse-like Main tonic for men

73 Ashwaganda Nightshade Family Root Berries & leaves occasionally used traditionally

74 Indications and Effects Calming adaptogen stress & debilitating disease Hypertension Anxiety Impotence Exhaustion Normalize sleep patterns Inflammatory disease (RA, Asthma) Disease of aging (memory loss, weakness, pain, depression) 74

75 Main herb for men

76 Stamina

77 Anxiety

78 Sleep

79 Neutral taste Use powder 79

80 3 to 6 g per day (capsules, powder) 80

81 Large doses up to 60 grams per day 81

82 Ashwaganda harvest India 82

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84 Ashwaganda Physical stamina Elevates mood Promotes spiritual happiness 84

85 Shatavari 85

86 Shatavari Root Hundred husbands Major female tonic Cool, moist 86

87 Closely Related to 87

88 Pelvic affinity Urinary Lactation, semen Soothing, coating (GI, urinary) 88

89 Capsules, soup, gruel, smoothie 89

90 Shatavari 15 g acute symptoms (hot flashes, bladder infection, etc.) 90

91 2 grams Long-term 91

92 Hot flashes Calm mind Spiritual energy of the feminine 92

93 Gotu kola 93

94 Centella asiatica Sweet, cooling, bitter Main herbal actions: Nervine, vulnerary, venous & capillary tonic, peripheral vasodilator, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, relaxant, antibacterial, antiviral Main medicinal uses: Nerve conditions (memory, cognitive, stress, fatigue) Connective tissue (eczema, skin ulcer, hair/nails, varicose veins) Professional Herbalist Certification Course

95 Nervine 95

96 Cognition and memory 96

97 God-like Brahmi

98 Cognition & mood in healthy elderly 28 healthy elderly participants received plant extract at various doses Extract enhanced working memory Improvements of self-rated mood also found J Ethnopharmacol Mar 5;116(2): Epub 2007 Dec 4. Positive modulation of cognition and mood in the healthy elderly volunteer following the administration of Centella asiatica. 98

99 Nerve injury and nerve disease 99

100 Structural tissues Fractures Bruises Eczema Acne 100

101 Mbrane Membrane healer 101

102 Chronic Venous Insufficiency Meta-analysis 13 electronic databases Centella asiatica significantly improved microcirculatory parameters People treated with Centella asiatica showed significant improvement in CVI signs (leg heaviness, pain, edema) Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 013;2013, Epub 2013 Feb 21. A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Centella asiatica for Improvement of the Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency 102

103 Gotu kola leaf ( brahmi ) Centella asiatica Wounds Cellulite Varicose veins Dermatitis Stimulates hair/nails Increases blood supply to connective tissue Formation connective tissue structural constituents Promotes skin tensile integrity Increases keratinization Scleroderma

104 Wound healing in vitro Asiaticoside, an active component of Centella asiatica, known for beneficial effects on keloid & hypertrophic scar Asiaticoside enhanced initial skin cell adhesion Cell proliferation assays, asiaticoside induced increase in # of normal human dermal fibroblasts Asiaticoside promotes skin cell behaviors involved in wound healing Phytomedicine Oct 15;19(13): Epub 2012 Aug 30. Asiaticoside enhances normal human skin cell migration, attachment and growth in vitro wound healing model. 104

105 Wound healing Extracts of Centella asiatica Incision & partial-thickness burn wounds All extracts of Centella asiatica facilitate wound healing process in both incision & burn wounds Asiatic acid most active component for healing wound BMC Complement Altern Med Jul 20;12:103. Wound healing activities of different extracts of Centella asiatica in incision and burn wound models: an experimental animal study (Thailand) 105

106 Tea grams (dry herb weight, brewed) per day 106

107 Gotu kola juice 107

108 Gotu kola salad 108

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110 Gotu kola saag Pureed with spices 110

111 Saag Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa Migraine Epilepsy & 111

112 Gotu kola Spinach Purée (Saag) Serves 2 to 4 Half of a 10 ounce bag curly-leaf spinach, rinsed, or other similar green leafy vegetable (or hydrated gotu kola) ½ lb. Mustard greens, stemmed and rinsed, or other similar green leafy vegetable 2 Tbs. Butter (salted or unsalted), or ghee ½ tsp Cumin seeds ½ tsp Coriander, ground ½ tsp Paprika ¼ tsp Cardamom, ground 1/8 tsp Cinnamon, ground ½ Onion, chopped finely Salt and pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ Tbs. Ginger, fresh, grated ½ Jalapeño chilie, stemmed, seeded, and minced 3 Tomatoes, medium, drained and chopped coarse ¼ cup Roasted cashews, chopped coarse ½ cup Water ½ cup Buttermilk 2 Tbs. Cilantro, fresh, chopped 112

113 Gotu kola Heals membranes Increases memory Herb of enlightenment 113

114 Guduchi 114

115 Guduchi Tinospora cordifolia Root, stem, leaves and starch Alkaloid (berberine), bitter principles Cooling Immunostimulant, bitter, stomachic, hypoglycemic, antibacterial anti-inflammatory, analgesic, hepatoprotective 115

116 Giloe 116

117 Guduchi Immune support

118 Acute cold/flu 118

119 Rasayana Rejuvenative, Anti-aging

120 Clearing srotamsi of the brain 120

121 Powder 2-10 grams 121

122 Aborts flu Cleans the channels of the mind Cosmic nectar 122

123 Gokshura 123

124 Gokshura 124

125 Cow scratcher 125

126 Gokshura seed (fruit) Stamina Mental clarity Depression Ayurveda Herbs- Khalsa 126

127 Gokshura Kidney/urinary 127

128 Sex tonic 128

129 Gokshura 2-10 grams per day 129

130 2-10 grams per day 130

131 Nourishes rasa dhatu to become rakta Aloe gel

132 Gel Aloe gel Grows healthy new cells 132

133 Gel Skin 133

134 Demulcent Internal demulcent (gastritis, ulcer) 134

135 Major female tonic kumari 135

136 1-16 ounces per day 136

137 Healing food 137

138 Aloe sabji

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140 Aloe gel 140

141 Aloe Tissue healer Mental rejuvenation Kumari (goddess) 141

142 Neem 142

143 Azadirachta indica Bitter, cold Bark, leaves, branches, seeds, latex, fruit, flower 143

144 Village pharmacy 144

145 Neem Bitter Digestive Fever Broadly antimicrobial Parasites Detox 145

146 Cold and flu 146

147 5 grams 147

148 Neem seed 148

149 Fixed oil Strong smell 149

150 Apply Rashes, bug bites, infection 150

151 Bodywork Reduce pitta Skin, whole body 151

152 Neem Flu Cleanse the mind High in ether element (spiritually elevating) 152

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