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Ayurvedic Medicine: Herbology
Michelle Blevin
Doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
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Vata
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Pitta
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People who are creative, quick-witted and resourceful. They like being
on the move. Seldom very good at managing money. Vata’s good can
be quite soft-hearted and romantic. Thrive in warm, coastal climates.
People who are fiery, determined, strong- willed and passionate. They
are tough minded, clearheaded, enthusiastic and ambitious and can be
quite successful. Work well under pressure. Can be fad followers.
Cool climates where seasons change visibly are best for Pitta
Kapha
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People who are sensuous, strong, clam, soft-spoken and forgiving.
Tend to develop well-developed bodies with big bones. Energy
dominates in winter and early spring
Why are Herbs Used
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Herbs are the most effective, powerful, yet gentle form of
healing in Ayurveda.
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Easily digested and closer to the essential elements, compared to
vitamins and minerals. Herbs also assimilate to the body
quicker then vitamins and minerals.
Herbs can be tailored according to one’s dosha. They can come
in variety of forms (cooling/drying, heating, and moistening)
Target tissue layers: Plasma, blood, muscle, fat, nerves,/joint,
bone, and reproductive fluids
Major Herbs that Are Used In Ayurveda
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Ginger
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Fennel
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Has a licorice-like flavor, used in many recipes. Also helps the milk
supply in lactating women. Can be purchased at ,most grocery stores
Aloe Vera
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Ginger is used in many recipes to cure all different aliments. Ginger
can be bought in most grocery stores and added to foods or made into
teas
Used taken internally to help for a lot of stomach disorders. Must be
the type of aloe Vera to be ingested
Turmeric
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Used mainly as a spice, fragrance, and or the flavor. It is also sold as
an eyewash for conjunctivitis
Herbology Treatments
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Allergies
Asthma
Backache
Fatigue
Flu
Hangover
Indigestion
Menopause Problems
Nausea and Vomiting
Osteoporosis
Sinus Problems
Smoking
Children
Sore throat
Ulcers
During Pregnancy
Babies
Companies That Produce
Ayurvedic Medicines
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Shamrmilia Pharma
Multtani Phamractuticals
Baidyanath