Picture of flowering of valerian.
In Ayurveda, the delight of natural drugs arises in its understanding of individuality. It’s typically mentioned that, in Ayurveda, the the care is targeted on the particular person, not the illness.
A technique Ayurveda does that is by way of its system of Doshas, or organic humors. The three doshas are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Learn extra about them in our What’s Ayurveda? article.
Contemplate the distinctive qualities of the next crops, and take our What’s My Dosha? quiz to grasp extra about how they might work together together with your distinctive structure.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha is a well known herb, typically used to assist a wholesome sleep cycle, but additionally to enhance vitality ranges.
Burdock
Qualities: bitter, pungent, and astringent
Have an effect on on the Doshas: Reduces Pitta and Kapha, will increase Vata in extra.
- detoxifies! by supporting lymphatic system, cleanses the blood
- clears congestion and reduces swelling
- helpful for pacifying pitta
In extra: unlikely to worsen Vata, however might.
Ginger
Qualities: pungent, candy, heating
Have an effect on on the Doshas: Reduces Pitta and Vata, will increase Pitta.
- thought of the most sattvic spice – which means it’s holy and purifying.
- take with honey to alleviate Kapha, or take dried.
- glorious for awakening Agnni, or digestive hearth.
- good for ache and complications.
In extra: unlikely to worsen Vata, however might.
Sarsparilla
Qualities: bitter, cooling, candy
Have an effect on on the Doshas: Reduces Pitta and Vata, impartial have an effect on on Kapha
- helps wholesome urinary tract and genitals
- purifies blood and calms inflamation
- helps nervous system and gives clear thoughts
- works effectively with burdock
Valerian
Qualities: bitter, pungent, candy, heating
Have an effect on on the Doshas: reduces Vata and Kapha. In extra, will increase Pitta.
- clears nerve channels
- grounding, helps to calm vertigo
- calming to reproductive system in girls
In extra: tamasic, or “dulling,” and may create sleepy or heavy sensations.
Sources:
Lad, Vasant and David Frawley. The Yoga of Herbs, An Ayurvedic Information to Natural Drugs. 1986. Lotus Press. Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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10/27/24
