Ayurvedic Herbs for Autumn

Herbs for autumn offer nourishing support to keep you healthy during the dry, cold, windy days of the fall and winter seasons. Each herb has special qualities that give it a unique role in the Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia. The beneficial herbs listed below are available in bulk powders (spice jar, ½ lb, and 1 lb sizes). For your convenience, we have also listed products that contain these herbs as a main ingredient. Consider adding one or more of these herbs to your daily routine and enjoy the benefits!

• Ashwagandha—The ultimate vata-reducing herb that provides a foundation for nearly all fall/winter season herbal programs. It possesses the unique quality of being rejuvenating and invigorating to the body, while simultaneously calming the mind and promoting sound, restful sleep. (Ashwagandha tablets, Healthy Vata, Men's Support, Stress Ease, and Vata Massage Oil)
   
• Brahmi/Gotu Kola—Traditionally used to promote memory intelligence and longevity, brahmi is the foremost rejuvenative for the brain and nervous system. Brahmi Oil applied to the head and feet calms the system and promotes sound sleep. (Healthy Hair, Healthy Vata, Mental Clarity, Tranquil Mind, Brahmi Oil and Chyavanprash)
   
• Bhringaraj—Highly reputed for its ability to promote hair growth it is also a rejuvenative for the mind. With a special affinity for the head, it calms the mind while promoting healthy skin, bones, teeth, eyes, hearing, and memory. (Healthy Hair, I Sleep Soundly, Liver Formula, Mental Clarity, Tranquil Mind, Bhringaraj Oil, and Vata Massage Oil)
   
• Gokshura—A rejuvenating tonic with a special affinity for the kidneys and reproductive system. Supports a healthy prostate in men and promotes healthy rejuvenation in postpartum women. (Kidney Formula, Men's Support, and Stress Ease)
   
• Guduchi—A broad-spectrum vata-reducing herb that supports the proper function of the liver and kidneys and bolsters the immune system. This rejuvenating herb is a main ingredient of many of our formulas. (Healthy Vata, Heart Formula, I Sleep Soundly, Joint Support, Kidney Formula, Liver Formula, Pitta Digest, Punarnavadi Guggulu, Stress Ease, Sweet Ease, Tranquil Mind, and Chyavanprash)
   
• Guggulu—This powerful purifying and rejuvenating herb is the main ingredient in our line of guggulu tablets. It is considered to be the best herb for supporting comfortable joint movement. (Joint Support, Kaishore Guggulu, Trim Support, Triphala Guggulu, and Yogaraj Guggulu)
   
• Haritaki—A cleansing and nourishing herb that removes excess vata from the body. It supports regular and healthy elimination while removing natural toxins in the GI tract. (Haritaki, Immune Strong, Triphala, and Trim Support)
   
• Shatavari—Potent rejuvenative that bolsters the immune system and supports proper digestion. Shatavari also has a special affinity for the female reproductive system and is used by women of all ages to foster reproductive health and a balanced cycle. (Shatavari, Stress Ease, Healthy Vata, Women's Support, and Vata Massage Oil)
   
• Pippali—A heating member of the pepper family that bolsters digestion and strengthens the lungs. Traditionally used to support the immune and respiratory systems. (Healthy Vata, Immune Strong, Liver Formula, Vata Digest, and Hingvastak)
   
• Hingvastak—The quintessential digestive formula for vata season. Enkindles the digestive fire and supports proper assimilation and absorption, promotes intestinal calm and comfort, and healthy elimination. (Vata Digest)
   
• Triphala—Cleanses the GI tract while supporting proper function of the circulatory, respiratory, and genito-urinary systems; it is the most popular herbal formula recommended by Ayurvedic practitioners. This balancing formula is a staple of almost all vata-reducing regimens. (Triphala tablets)