Ayurvedic Formulas

Historical Uses

Historical Uses
Easy to read chart using historical actions and indications of herbs.

Adoptogenic:	Alterative:	Anodynes:
are herbs that increase resistance to stress. Astragalus	are herbs which purify the blood. These herbs are used for a long period of time, for gentle, and gradual detoxification of the blood stream. Once the blood is improved then digestion, assimilation and glandular secretion are improved. Black Cohosh l Burdock Cayenne l Chickweed Cleavers l Comfrey Dandelion l Echinacea Elderberry l Garlic Goldenseal l Kelp Nettles l Uva Ursi Wood Bentony Yellow Dock	are herbs that relieve pain by lessening the excitability of the nerves and nerve centers. Herbs is this category are usually used externally. Chamomile Cloves Ginger Lobelia Valerian Vervain
Antibaterical:	Antacids:	Antibiotics:
are herbs that destroys or stops the growth of bacterial infections. Cinnamon Garlic Pau D Arco	are agents which correct acid conditions in the stomach, blood and bowels. Flax Seed Ginger Hops Red Raspberry Wood Bentony	are agents that inhibit the growth of and destroy viruses and bacteria. These herbs are used to promote the body's own immune system. Chamomile Echinacea Garlic Goldenseal Hops Myrrh Pau D Arco
Anti-catarrhal:	Anti-Inflammatory:	Antiseptics:
are herbs that eliminate mucus conditions. Angelica Cayenne Cranesbill Elcampane Flax Seed Ginger Horseradish Lobelia Wild Cherry Yerba	Devils Claw Eucalyptus Eyebright Fennel Gentian	these herbs have the ability to prevent the growth of bacteria. Barberry Bilberries Echinacea Garlic Goldenseal Myrrh Rosemary Thyme White Oak Bark
Anti-spasmodic:	Aperients:	Astringents:
are herbs that are used for muscular spasms, convulsions and cramps. Black Cohosh Blue Cohosh Cayenne Cramp Bark Fennel Garlic Lobelia Motherwort Mullein Passion Flower Pleurisy Root Sage Skullcap Valerian Wild Yam	are herbs that work as a mild laxative; softens the stools without purging. Flax Seed Licorice Rose Hips	are herbs which increase the tone and firmness of the tissues. Bayberry Cayenne Cleavers Cloves Dandelion Eucalyptus Eyebright Hawthorn Berries Rosemary Sage Shepards Purse Slippery Elm Uva Ursi Witch Hazel White Oak Bark Yarrow
Cardiac:	Carminatives:	Cholagogues:
are herbs that increase the power of the heart. Hawthorn Motherwort	are herbs containing volatile oils which stimulate the expulsion of gas from the gastrointestinal tract. It also increases peristalsis action. Angelica Burdock Catnip Chamomile Fennel Ginger Myrrh Parsley Peppermint Sassafras Spearmint Thyme Valerian	are herbs that increase the flow of bile. Barberry Cayenne Dandelion Gentian Hops Hyssops Vervain Wild Yam Yellow Dock
Diaphoretics:	Discutients:	Diuretics:
are herbs that increase perspiration. Angelica Garlic Sarsaparilla Thyme Wild Yam	are herbs that dissolve and remove tumors and abnormal growths. These herbs are used externally and internally. Burdock Chaparral Garlic Red Clover	are herbs that increase urine flow. Bilberries Dandelion Fennel Juniper Kelp Parsley Plantian Rosemary Saw Palmetto Squawvine
Expectorants:	Galactagogues:	Hepatics:
are herbs which excrete mucus from the lungs and throat. Angelica Comfrey Elcampane Fennel Garlic Myrrh Plantian Pleurisy Root Thyme Wild Cherry Yerba	are herbs that help the secretion of milk from the nursing mother. Dandelion Fennel Fenugreek Vervain	are herbs which strengthen and tone the liver. Barberry Dandelion Milk Thistle
Laxatives:	Nervines:	Nutratives:
are herbs that promote bowel movement. Elderberry Flax Seed Psyllium Safflower Yellow Dock	are herbs which act as a tonic to the nerves and are used to relived pain. Catnip Chamomile Hops Lobelia Motherwort Passion Flower St Johns Wort Vervain	are herbs that supply a substantial amount of nutrients and help to build the body. Kelp Nettles Red Clover Rose Hips Spirulina Yellow Dock
Sedatives:	Stimulants:
are herbs that influence the circulation, reducing nervousness. Catnip Chamomile Hops Passion Flower Red Clover St Johns Wort Valerian Wood Bentony	are herbs that assist the functional active of the body, increasing energy. Cayenne Cloves Ginger Peppermint Rosemary Spearmint Tansy Wild Cherry Yarrow Yerba

References taken from: Jade Remedies, by Peter Holmes