Kutaja Bark Powder, organic, half pound

Kutaja bark is astringent and therefore helps to subdue fluid loss in the gastrointestinal tract. It also supports removal of excess pitta and kapha in the lower intestines. It is soothing to mucosa and is a favorite in India for amoebic dysentery as well as other parasitic infections. It is also used to tonify the female reproductive system to prepare for conception as well as to restore tone after delivery. Like most strongly alkaloidal herbs, care should be taken when using during pregnancy.

Ingredients: certified organic Holarrhena antidysenterica bark powder.

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Manjista Root Powder, organic, half pound

Manjista is the main blood cleansing herb in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The roots are astringent and used to stop dysentery, but the main benefit stems from the removal of toxins, excess pitta, from the blood, liver, kidneys, and skin. Manjista is thus the cornerstone of all preparations aiming to improve the complexion.

Ingredients: certified organic Rubia cordifolia root powder.

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Musta Powder, organic, half pound

Nut grass is one of the ingredients in Chyawanprash. It is a highly revered herb and is used in such a wide variety of situations that it is hard to pinpoint its role in rejuvenative therapy. First of all, the roots are considered to be effective against a wide range of abdominal and intestinal complaints, everything from menstrual discomfort to parasites. Secondly, they are anti-inflammatory and have an action on the brain that suppresses appetite, and this function works in tandem with a lipolytic effect that makes it easier to lose weight. Lastly, it has an effect on melanin that aids restoration of hair and skin color.

Ingredients: organic Cyperus rotundus root powder.

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Triphala Powder, organic, half pound

Triphala can be used daily to manage weight and promote healthy elimination, but it also has the unique ability to protect from radiation damage and should be considered prior to radiologic testing, air travel, or exposure to random radioactivity.

Ingredients: Emblica officinalis, Terminalia belerica, amd Terminalia chebula.

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