Ayurvedic Herbs
Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural health and healing that is over 6000 years old and originates in India. The word Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that means “the science of life and longevity.”
Traditional Ayurvedic formulas are useful for balancing our doshas. These premium Ayurvedic herbs are certified organic, sustainably sourced and fairly traded.
CHYAVANPRASH HERBAL JAM
Chyavanprash is a traditional and revered Ayurvedic herbal that is a rich source of antioxidants. It is a comprehensive herbal tonic prepared according to an ancient Ayurvedic formula. Used by people around the world today, and especially in India, it is a proven energizer, immunity booster and pre-emptive tonic. Chyavanprash contains 20-80 herbs and spices, including the all important tropical gooseberry, Amla (Embellica Officinalis), the world's richest natural source of vitamin C.
In a small daily dose of this healthy herbal jam makes for a tasty and very healthful treat.
- rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants
- promotes absorption and deep assimilation of nutrients
- protects cells from radiation damage
- liver protective and tonic
- strengthens digestion and metabolism
- enhances endocrine, immune and nervous systems
- strengthens heart, veins, capillaries & arteries; prevents atherosclerosis; lowers cholesterol
- improves vision including night vision
- promotes a healthy metabolism
- aids detoxification
- relieves constipation
- strengthens circulation, eliminations and respiratory function
- strengthens respiratory system.
- prevents allergy symptoms; anti-histamine
- anti-inflammatory
- rheumatoid arthritis and lupus (connective tissue damage prevention and treatment)
- reduce excessive bruising, bleeding gums, spider veins, nose bleeds
- adaptogen: strengthens the body against the effects of a stressful lifestyle
- promotes overall health and well-being
- anti-aging
Suggested Use:
1 teaspoon, once or twice daily or as directed by your health practitioner
Certified Organic 9.4 oz. (266g) $24.95
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SHATAVARI POWDER
- Rejuvenative for vata & pitta that promotes vitality and strength
- Nourishing tonic for men and women
- Maintains a healthy female reproductive system
- Supports healthy lactation
- Supports fertility and a healthy libido
- Balancing for vata and pitta, may aggravate kapha in excess
- Used to support the proper function of the female reproductive system, healthy lactation, digestion, the immune system and male virility.*
Shatavari is a rejuvenating herb that cools the body and strengthens and nourishes the tissues. Traditionally used to maintain the healthy production of female hormones, Shatavari may be translated as "100 spouses," implying its role in promoting fertility and vitality. As a nutritive tonic it encourages the healthy production of milk in lactating mothers and the healthy production of semen in would be fathers. It is also useful for supporting the menopausal transition. Shatavari supports a healthy immune system and assists in both physical and mental digestion. Its unctuous quality soothes and nurtures membranes of the lungs, stomach, kidneys and reproductive organs. Sattvic (pure, harmonious) in nature, Shatavari calms the mind and promotes love and devotion.
Powder 1/4 lb $17
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ASHWAGANDA POWDER
- Rejuvenative for vata & kapha that promotes vitality & strength
- Increases energy and vitality
- General adaptogen for combating stress
- Assists in calming the mind and promotes restful sleep
- Supports proper function of the adrenals
- Balancing for vata and kapha, may aggravate pitta in excess
Ashwagandha is one of the most highly regarded and commonly used adaptogens in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. Maximizing the body's ability to resist stress, it enables the body to reserve and sustain vital energy throughout the day while promoting sound, restful sleep at night. It is considered one of the best herbs for calming vata and for revitalizing the male reproductive system. Used by both men and women, it maintains proper nourishment of the tissues, particularly muscle and bone, while supporting proper function of the adrenals. This potent herb is used to promote muscle strength and to support comfortable joint movement. It is also used to maintain a healthy libido, for it is said to bestow upon its user the vitality and strength of a horse. As a rejuvenative, Ashwagandha is particularly useful to seniors and for anyone that would benefit from a nourishing, natural source of energy.
Powder 1/4 lb $17
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TULSI (SACRED BASIL)
Tulsi is one of the most sacred plants in India and is often kept in courtyards and houses for its purifying and beneficial influence on its surroundings.
- Promotes optimal function of the lungs and heart
- Removes excess kapha from the lungs and upper respiratory tract
- Promotes clear, comfortable breathing
- Strengthens digestion
- Supports healthy weight management
- Bolsters the immune system
- Supports healthy circulation and a normal body temperature
- Heightens awareness and promotes mental clarity
- Highly sattvic in nature, it heightens awareness and promotes mental clarity
- Balancing for vata and kapha, may increase pitta
Tulsi Tea: 1/4 lb $25; 1/2 lb $44
Tulsi Tea Premium from our gardens :1 oz $8; 2 oz $15
Tulsi tincture $22.95
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 TRIPHALA TABLETS
Balancing formula for detoxification & rejuvenation
- Assists natural internal cleansing
- Gently maintains regularity
- Nourishes and rejuvenates the tissues
- Supports healthy digestion and absorption
- Natural antioxidant
- Balancing for all doshas
Use daily for rejuvenation and detoxification. Also used to support healthy elimination, digestion, weight management, lungs, urinary tract and a clear complexion.
Triphala is recommended and used more than any other Ayurvedic herbal formulation. Popular for its unique ability to gently cleanse and detoxify the system while simultaneously replenishing and nourishing it, this traditional formula supports the proper functions of the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and genitourinary systems. Translated as "three fruits", it is composed of the dried fruits of amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki. Containing five of the six tastes (all but salty), Triphala readily removes excess vata, pitta and kapha from the body, bringing balance and proper functioning to the system. It is commonly taken as a daily supplement to help maintain balance of the doshas. Do not use in pregnancy or if there is diarrhea.
90 tablets $27.95
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TRIPHALA GUGGULU TABLETS
Detoxification & support for metabolic function
- Supports healthy cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range
- Supports proper weight management
- Maintains healthy digestion and absorption
- Removes deep-seated natural toxins from the tissues
- Balancing for all doshas, may aggravate pitta in excess
This classic Ayurvedic preparation combines the detoxifying and rejuvenating actions of triphala with the deeply penetrating and cleansing actions of guggulu. Triphala Guggulu effectively decongests the channels of the body and scrapes away natural toxins held within the tissues. It is particularly useful for weight management as it enkindles the digestive fire, promotes healthy metabolism and releases excess kapha from the system. Used to maintain overall health, Triphala Guggulu minimizes the accumulation of toxins in the GI tract, blood and joints by supporting proper digestion and elimination.
90 tablets $34.95
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SWEET EASE TABLETS
Reduces kapha and promotes healthy blood glucose levels
- Supports healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range
- Supports proper function of the pancreas
- Reduces excess kapha
- Maintains healthy digestion
- Balancing for kapha and pitta, may aggravate vata
Sweet Ease is a kapha-reducing formula created to support healthy blood sugar levels already within a normal range and the proper function of the pancreas. Shardunika, a main ingredient, is known as "the destroyer of sweet". Modern studies suggest that it helps the maintain healthy blood sugar levels already in the normal range by supporting the production of insulin. Along with Shardunika, Sweet Ease combines other Ayurvedic herbs like neem and turmeric that have been used together for centuries to support the pancreas and to help the body digest sweet, unctuous and heavy substances. The formula also bolsters the immune system while toning the urinary tract and supporting healthy urination. Do not use if you have low blood sugar.
90 tablets $32.95
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VATA DIGEST TABLETS
Digestion formula for vata
- Promotes healthy digestion
- Calms excess vata in the GI tract promoting intestinal calm and comfort
- Supports proper assimilation and absorption
- Helps maintain regularity
- Balancing for vata and kapha, may aggravate pitta
Take daily before meals to support healthy digestion. Especially useful for those with vata constitutions or vata imbalances.
This vata-soothing combination of herbs supports the entire digestive process and is especially useful for those with vata predominant constitutions or vata digestive imbalances. Vata Digest's heating quality enkindles the digestive fire, stimulates a healthy appetite and helps ensure nutrients are properly absorbed and assimilated. Its grounding quality helps calm the excessive air movement in the system that is characteristic of vata. The oil quality of the herbs supports the natural lubrication of the intestines assisting in thorough and healthy elimination. Do not use if you have a high pitta dosha/imbalance or if there is acute diarrhea.
90 tablets $27.95
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PITTA DIGEST TABLETS
- Promotes healthy digestion without aggravating pitta
- Maintains healthy digestive acid levels and a healthy stomach lining
- Supports a comfortable post-meal experience
- Balancing for all doshas, especially pitta
Take daily with meals to promote digestion while maintaining stomach comfort and healthy digestive acid levels. Especially useful for those with pitta constitutions or pitta imbalances.
Pitta Digest is a dynamic combination of herbs formulated to strengthen digestion without aggravating pitta. Excess pitta causes increased heat, sharpness and oiliness in the digestive tract. These qualities aggravate and inflame the digestive fire, creating conditions which can lead to discomfort. Pitta Digest contains herbs that support healthy digestion while cooling and soothing the tissues in the GI tract.
90 tablets $29.95
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KAPHA DIGEST TABLETS
- Supports proper digestion of fat
- Promotes a healthy metabolism
- Reduces excess kapha
- Balancing for kapha, increases pitta, aggravates vata in excess
Take daily after meals to support healthy digestion. Especially useful for those with kapha constitutions or kapha imbalances.
Kapha Digest is the classical Ayurvedic formula known as Trikatu. Translating as "three pungents", Trikatu contains the herbs pippali, ginger, and black pepper. The powerful heating quality of this combination is traditionally used to enkindle the digestive fire and to burn fat and natural toxins. Kapha Digest supports a healthy metabolism, allowing nutrients to be properly digested and assimilated, thus aiding in weight management when accompanied by diet and exercise. It is also a rejuvenative for kapha, supporting healthy lungs and clear breathing. Possible Contraindications: High pitta, Not for use by pregnant women. 90 tablets $27.95
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TRIM SUPPORT TABLETS
Used along with diet and exercise to support healthy weight management
- Supports proper metabolism
- Helps control weight and reduces excess kapha
- Maintains healthy digestion and absorption
- Promotes elimination of natural toxins
- Balancing for all doshas, may aggravate vata in excess
Trim Support gently detoxifies the body, supporting proper nutrition and metabolic function. Improperly digested food creates toxins that coat the digestive tract, inhibiting absorption and leading to the accumulation of fat in the tissues. Trim Support gently scrapes these toxins from the system while enkindling the digestive fire, allowing proper digestion, absorption and assimilation. When combined with exercise and proper diet, Trim Support can help one achieve optimal weight. Excess kapha in the form of fat and water can be successfully reduced as Trim Support works to support the pancreatic, splenic, hepatic and renal functions. Strengthening and cleansing these organs helps maintain a healthy metabolism and regular elimination. In addition, cravings may be tempered, as the body receives the deeper nourishment it needs from proper absorption and assimilation of nutrients.
90 tablets $32.95
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MENTAL CLARITY TABLETS
Supports optimal performance of the brain and nervous system
- Promotes memory and recall
- Helps maintain focus and attention
- Helps foster clarity and decisiveness
- Balancing for all doshas
The herbs in Mental Clarity have traditionally been used to support all aspects of mental performance, including memory, concentration, and learning capacity. This effective blend helps sharpen the mind and is useful for those prone to forgetfulness, confusion or indecisiveness. Mental Clarity is an ideal supplement for seniors and anyone with a mentally demanding workload.
90 tablets $29.95
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HEALTHY VATA TABLETS
Balancing formula for vata
- For vata constitutions and imbalances
- Removes excess vata from the system
- Restores and maintains balanced vata
- Supports overall health and well-being
- excellent for seniors
- Balancing for all doshas, especially vata
The herbs in this formula are traditionally used to balance vata dosha. Daily use removes excess vata from the system while promoting energy and vitality.
Healthy Vata is a rejuvenating blend of herbs formulated specifically to balance vata dosha without aggravating pitta or kapha. It may be used year-round by those with vata constitutions to support overall health and well-being. Healthy Vata may also be used by any constitutional type that is experiencing a temporary vata imbalance. For those with a dual constitution that includes vata or a tridoshic constitution it is an excellent formula for vata season, which in most parts of the world is autumn and early winter. This time of year tends to be cool, windy and dry. All qualities that can aggravate vata. Healthy Vata contains herbs that help the system remain balanced throughout the season. Vata also naturally increases as we age, so Healthy Vata makes an excellent formula for seniors experiencing what Ayurveda calls "the vata stage of life".
90 tablets $32.95
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BRAHMI/BACOPA (Bacopa monnieri)
Rejuvenative for the mind and nervous system.
Supports the proper function of the brain and nerves, bringing balance to the nervous system while promoting clarity and awareness.
- Supports proper function of the nervous system
- Promotes memory and concentration
- Calms and clears the mind
- Balancing for all doshas, may increase vata, in excess
- Bacopa Tincture
50 ml $22.95
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BRAHMI/GOTU KOLA (Centella asiatica)
Brahmi/Gotu Kola is a renowned mental rejuvenative traditionally used to promote the intellect, enhance mental performance and support proper function of the nervous system.Its cooling and relaxing properties, make it an excellent tonic for Pitta. It also calms Vata in the mind and reduces excess Kapha in the body.
- improves concentration, memory and alertness
- blood purifier
- helps support clear, healthy skin highly
- highly sattvic (pure, harmonious)
- assists in meditation
- Balancing for all doshas
Gotu Kola Tincture 50 ml $22.95
Gotu Kola Tea 1/4 lb $17
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STRESS EASE
Balancing Formula for Coping with Stress & Fatigue
Stress Ease helps the body cope with stress by supporting the resiliency and tone of the neuromuscular system. Unlike the temporary jolts and inevitable crashes experienced with caffeine and sugar, this blend of herbs strengthens the system to provide a sustained source of natural energy. Stress Ease bolsters one's ability to surmount physical, mental and emotional challenges. Its rejuvenative actions may be beneficial for those prone to fatigue, weakness and feeling overwhelmed.*
- Promotes increased energy levels
- Helps the body and mind adapt to the stress of modern life
- Bolsters the immune system and stamina
- Nourishes and strengthens the muscles
- Balancing for all doshas
90 tablets $29.95
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HEART FORMULA
Supports Proper Function of the heart and circulatory system
Heart Formula is a cardiac tonic, nourishes and strengthens the heart muscle, supports blood circulation and a healthy supply of oxygen to the system. Ingredients such as hawthorn berry and guggulu promote healthy cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range and aid in detoxifying and cleansing the circulatory channels. Maintaining a healthy heart has an emotional component that involves letting go of fear, anxiety and other repressed emotions. Heart Formula, taken in conjunction with the practice of yoga and meditation, may help release these emotions while calming and soothing the heart. Its main ingredient, arjuna, is a powerful rejuvenative that has been used as an all-around heart tonic for hundreds of years. It is said to impart courage and strengthen the will, while encouraging us to follow our hearts.*
- Supports healthy function of the heart and circulatory system
- Supports healthy cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range
- Enhances sense of well-being
- Balancing for all doshas
90 tablets $31.95
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VATA MASSAGE OIL
This naturally scented organic oil is a synergistic blend of 9 herbs, including Ashwagandha, Bala, and Passionflower. Traditionally prepared in a base of organic sesame and olive oils, it warms and lubricates the delicate Vata system to restore calm and provide strength.
100 ml $10.95
250 ml $19.95
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