by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Anti-lithic (MutraKricra Hara) These herbs help to prevent the formation of stones in the urinary system and can help remove those which are already formed. How Anti-lithics Work Most seem to either work by “dissolving” stones, or helping the body to remove those...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
As the name implies, these herbs help the body to control inflammation. However, the symptomatic alleviation of inflammation employed by pharmaceuticals is rarely the same mechanism by which these remedies act. Inflammation is a normal and healthy body response to...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
These herbs reduce feelings of nausea and can help to relieve or prevent vomiting. How Anti-emetics Work Most of these herbs are Carminatives which settle the digestive processes of the stomach. Examples Melissa off. (Lemon Balm) Matricariarecutita (Chamomile)...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Anti-catarrhal (Chedana) These herbs help the body to remove excess phlegm from the body. They’re mainly used in ear, nose and throat infections. They’ll help eliminate mucus in the sinuses while playing a role in a broader based treatment objectives. How...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Anthelmintic (Krimi Hara) Anthelmintics will destroy or expel worms from the digestive system. Many can be quite toxic in high doses and are no longer accessible to medical herbalism. The term is synonymous with vermifuge& anti-parasitic. Anthelmintics are herbs...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Analgesic – Shula Hara Herbs that will relieve and soothe pain (are synonymous with Anodynes). Analgesic/Anodyne (Shula Hara) What is an Anodyne? These are herbs that will relieve and soothe pain (are synonymous with Analgesics). Other actions that will have...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Alterative (raktashodhana) See also bitter tonic or antipyretic herbs Alteratives are herbs that cleanse and purify the blood. They produce the following general therapeutic effects: Purify the blood, removing toxins, and tend to have anti-infectious, anti-bacterial...
by Asaf Feit | Herbal Action, Herbs
Adaptogen (Rasayana) Though this word is a relatively new concept to western medicine, China and Eastern medical theory has employed their use for centuries. The intent behind their use is the very basis of a preventative approach to health and wellbeing. Basically...
