Turnips (Raktasarßhapa) and Rutabaga Energetics: Pungent, astringent/hot/pungent KVP+ rajasic Actions: Alterative Indications: Blood and lymph cleanser, stops bleeding, Pitta or Kapha arthritis; uric acid, kid- ney stones, overweight, gout; rich in all vitamins (high in vitamin C) and sulfur. Also see LEG AND FOOT CRAMPS Avocado Bibhítakí, Beleric Myrobalan Chilies—Hot Peppers (Jhal – H) Brussels Sprouts (Kobi – H)
LEG AND FOOT CRAMPS
LEG AND FOOT CRAMPS Poor circulation, due to hormonal changes and mineral deficiency (usually, calcium and/or magnesium), can cause …Read the Rest
Avocado
Energetics: Astringent/cold/sweet VP- K+ best taken with spices Actions: Tonic, nutritive, demulcent, emollient Indications: Nourishes liver, lungs, …Read the Rest
Bibhítakí, Beleric Myrobalan
Sanskrit: Bibhítakí BibabHItakI Hindi: Bhaira English: Beleric Myrobalan Latin: T erminalia belerica Roxb. Part Used: Fruit Habitat: A tree found …Read the Rest
Chilies—Hot Peppers (Jhal – H)
—Hot Peppers (Jhal – H) Energetics: Pungent/hot/pungent VK- P++, Agni++ (rajasic) Actions: Stimulant, diaphoretic, digestive, decongestant …Read the Rest
Brussels Sprouts (Kobi – H)
Brussels Sprouts (Kobi – H)— astringent/hot/ pun- gent PK- V+ inhibits cancer of the G.I. tract, liver, stomach, and colon; …Read the Rest
Herbs
Herbs represent the most effective Áyurvedic approach to healing illness. Their action is strongest when they are fresh, but …Read the Rest
Chitrak, White Leadwort, Plum- bago zeylanica Linn.
Sanskrit: Chitrak icatrk Hindi: Chitra English: White Leadwort Latin: Plum- bago zeylanica Linn. Part Used: Root, root bark, seeds …Read the Rest
Cabbage Family
Cabbage Family Energetics: Astringent, sweet/cold/pungent PKV+ rajasic Actions: Alterative, may prevent colon cancer Also see Turnips (Raktasarßhapa) …Read the Rest
Bean (Mung) Sprouts
Bean (Mung) Sprouts Energetics: Astringent, sweet/cold/sweet PKV+ excess Actions: Alterative, antacid, febrifuge Indications: Counter toxins, cleanses …Read the Rest
Fha´kh Pußhpí, Shankhini, Canscora decussata Roem
Sanskrit: Fha´kh Pußhpí faMKa pauSpaI Hindi: Shankhini English: None Latin: Canscora decussata Roem. etc. Sch. Part Used: Entire …Read the Rest
