Ashwagandha, 60 vegetarian capsules

Asgwagandha is used to combat stress. It improves endurance and is also a rejuvenative.

Ingredients: Withania somnifera in vegetarian capsules.

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Ashwagandha, 90 tablets

Ashwagandha is an adaptogen, an herb that supports the ability to cope with stress. It is one of the main herbs used in Ayurvedic rejuvenative formulas and is somewhat more specific to the male reproductive system than the female, but it is used by both sexes to increase stamina. It promotes proper nourishment of tissue, especially muscles and bone, and is calming for vata.

Special notes: This formula is used to balance pitta and kapha. It can be used in conjunction with Triphala when there are skin irritations due to excess pitta.

Ingredients: Ashwagandha root, Withania somnifera*.

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Bilwa, wildcrafted, 100 vegicaps

Bilva is often used for digestive and intestinal complaints as well as asthmatic-type conditions.

Ingredients: wildcrafted Aegle marmelos fruit in vegetarian capsules.

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Boswellia Serrata, 100 vegicaps, 450 mg.

Most Ayurvedic texts discuss the anti-inflammatory properties of this illustrious member of the frankincense family. It has become a popular herb for joint pain.

Ingredients: Boswellia serrata resin.

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Guggul, 60 vegetarian capsules

Common/English Name: Indian bedellium

Suggested Use: Guggul can be used as part of a program to support healthy cholesterol levels. Guggul is also helpful in joint stiffness.

Up to 1 capsule 3 times a day with meals.

Ingredients: Commiphora mukul in vegetarian capsules, cellulose powder (plant-derived), magnesium stearate, silica.

This product is gluten free. No artificial colors, preservatives or additives.

The suggested retail for this product is $20.49.

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Gymnema, 60 vegetarian capsules

Ayurvedic Name: Meshashringi

Use Gymnema to help remove accumulated sugars, a result of Pitta or Kapha imbalance. After taking Gymnema, many people report a decrease in cravings for sugar or sweet foods.

Suggested Use: up to 1 capsule twice a day as starting meals.

Ingredients: Capsule (plant-derived Cellulose), Gymnema leaf powder, Millet grain, Magnesium stearate.

This product is gluten free. No artificial colors, preservatives or additives.

The suggested retail for this product is $18.99.

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Kapi Kacchu, 100 vegecaps

This very powerful herb from the legume family has been part of Ayurvedic rejuvenative medicine for thousands of years. It is also an ingredient in many formulas for vata derangements that affect the neuromuscular system as well as libido. It has been studied intensely for its capacity to increase dopamine activity. It is popular among people studying lucid dreaming, but depending on the process used to make the herb, the levodopa may or may not have been leeched out prior to packaging.

Ingredients: certified organic Mucuna pruriens in vegetarian capsules.

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Neem, 90 tablets

Neem is an exceedingly detoxifying herb that is especially valuable in removing excess pitta and kapha. It is very bitter and cooling. Vata types can combine neem with some warming herbs to offset its cooling effects. Neem is used to purify the blood, cleanse the liver, and boost immunity.

Ingredients: Neem leaf, Azadirachta indica*.

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Phyllanthus, 60 vegetarian capsules

Ayurvedic Name: Bhumiamalaki{br>

Complete one bottle of Phyllanthus to cleanse the liver and follow with one bottle of Picorrhiza to rejuvenate the liver.

Dosage: up to two capsules twice a day

Ingredients: Phyllanthus amarus

The suggested retail for this product is $16.99.

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Picrorrhiza, 60 vegetarian capsules

Ayurvedic Name: Katukarohini

Support for pitta and kapha imbalance.

Ingredients: Picrorrhiza kurroa

The suggested retail for this product is $18.99.

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Shankhpushpi, 60 vegetarian capsules

Shankhpushpi is the primary Ayurvedic herb for anxiousness and swift mood changes that are, in turn, usually attributed to vata derangement but sometimes to a mixture of vata and pitta disturbances. In such cases, Shankhpushpi is often the herb of choice for pacifying turbulent emotions.

Ingredients: Convolvulus pluricalis in vegetarian capsules.

The suggested retail for this product is $19.89.

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Shatavari, 90 tablets

Shatavari is one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. It is considered to be a rejuvenative for the female reproductive system, but it is also used by men as a tonic herb. It supports immunity, intellect, and stamina.

Ingredients: Shatavari root, Asparagus racemosus*.

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Tulsi, 100 Vegicaps, 450 mg.

Tulsi or holy basil is one of the most important herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. It is an ingredient in many formulas but is offered here as a single herb. Studies find it helpful in the management of hepatitis, tuberculosis, malaria, and a host of other diseases. It is relaxing because of its antispasmodic effects. It improves transport of oxygen and seems to have estrogen lowering effects.

Ingredients: Tulsi, Ocimum sanctum in vegetarian capsules.

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