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Vata Derangement

Amla Extract made from wildcrafted Indian gooseberries.

Amla Extract, 2 oz.

Amla is a tropical gooseberry and one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It is the main ingredient in many formulas including the two best-selling formulations in history: the rejuvenative jam Chyawanprash and the cleansing formula Triphala. Amla is a superb antioxidant. It is also radioprotective, antitumoral, and analgesic. It is cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, and immune enhancing. Our amalaki is extracted from wildcrafted plants.

For pdf on Amla, click here.

Ingredients: Emblica officinalis fruit extract, 1:4, in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Ashwagandha/Bala Oil, organic, 4 oz.

This massage oil is vata pacifying and can be used to strengthen muscles and nourish tissue. It is suitable for athletes as well as elderly persons and those convalescing after major illness. Bala, in particular, is used to restore muscles that have been atrophied by illness or malnutrition.

Ingredients: Sesame oil*, Ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera)*, Bala root (Sida cordifolia)*.

*Certified organic.

Banyan Botanicals, $



Avipattikar, organic, half pound

Avipattikar is a traditional formula for removing excess pitta (heat and toxins) from the gastrointestinal tract. It promotes proper levels of stomach acids and the correct movement of apana vata downwards, thereby relieving symptoms of acid reflux and other esophageal discomfort. It also aids proper elimination of both metabolic wastes and toxins.

Ingredients: Cane Sugar, Nishoth herb (Operculina turpethum), Clove bud (Syzgium aromaticum), Cardamom seed (Elettaria cardamomum), Musta root (Cyperus rotundus), Vidanga fruit (Embelia ribes), Cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum tamala), Salt, Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali fruit (Piper longum), Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia belerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula).

Banyan Botanicals, $



Ayur Joint Oil, 4 oz.

Ayur Joint Oil is used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve pain and heal muscles and joints. The herbs are cooked in mustard oil and massaged into the tissue to promote relief and regeneration of tissues.

Ingredients: Mustard oil, sesame seed oil, fenugreek, ginger, ajwan seeds, flax seed, and turmeric.

Vadik Herbs, $



Bamboo Manna Extract, 2 oz.

Sometimes called banslochan or tabashir, bamboo manna is a silica-rich substance found in the nodal joints of some rare species of female bamboo plants. Silica is necessary for the bones, connective tissue, and collagen and confers strength and flexibility. Bamboo is the richest known source of silica and is used medicinally in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine as a restorative herb, especially for the lungs. It is antipyretic, antispasmodic, and antiparalytic. Some consider it an aphrodisiac as well.

Ingredients: extract of Bambusa arundinacea in distilled water and organic alcohol.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Bilwa Powder, wildcrafted, 8 oz.

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

Ingredients: ethically wildcrafted Aegle marmelos fruit powder.

Vadik Herbs, $



Ethically Wildcrafted Boswellia Serrata Suitable for Vegetarians

Boswellia Serrata, 60 tablets, 500 mg.

Boswellia is an Indian frankincense that is grown in temples and also found in the wild. It produces a resin that can be harvested without harming the tree. This resin is used medicinally as well as in incense. It is anti-inflammatory and is often taken for joint pain and is hence considered an herb for vata complaints. However, research in Germany suggests that boswellia reduces edema in the brain. The herb is also an excellent parasiticide and should be considered for those who suspect brain parasites.

Take 1 (500 mg) tablet, two to three times per day with meals or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Not to be combined with COX-2 inhibiting drugs or immune suppressing agents.

Ingredients: 500 mg. auatainably wildcrafted Boswellia serrata resin: 85% {425 mg.) boswellic acids, 5% AKBA, plus cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, crosscarmelose sodium, magnesium stearate, vegetable glaze. No animal ingredients. Non-irradiated. No solvents, no BPA, organic cotton stuffing.

Savesta Life, $



Brahmi Oil, 8 oz.

This oil is meant to be massaged into the hair and scalp an hour or more before washing the hair. Gotu kola is nourishing to the hair and helps to strengthen the roots of the hair and to prevent hair loss.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, fresh Hydrocotyle asiatica leaves, Rubia cordifolia, Sida cordifolia, Terminalia chebula, Saffron, Essential oils (for fragrance).

Vadik Herbs, $



Chandrika Sandal Soap, 2.64 oz.

Extracts from sandalwood and pure coconut oil cleanse and refresh the body, while moisturizing the skin, keeping it soft, supple and gently perfumed with the natural aroma of sandalwood.

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Palm Oil, Wax, Soap Stone Powder, Mixed Essence, Cos Oil Green, Water.

Chandrika, $



Deep Sleep, 2 oz.

This blend of important Ayurvedic herbs has been formulated to promote deep sleep while simultaneously gently cleansing the brain and fine tuning appreciation of the divine inspiration that is intended to guide us. It is not a dream formula but a formula that supports peaceful and rejuvenative rest.

Ingredients: Proprietary Extract of Centella asiatica aerial parts, Acorus calamusroot, Ocinum sanctum leaf, Mucuna pruriens seed, Piper methysticum root, Cyperus rotundas rhizome, Foeniculum vulgare seed, Tinospora cordifolia stem, Myristica fragrans seed, and Tamarindus indica fruit in organic alcohol, distilled water, and pure vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Guduchi Extract, 2 oz.

Guduchi is one of the most famous detoxifying herbs in the Ayurvedic pharmacopeia. It crosses the blood-brain barrier and improves cognitive functioning and recall but its main claim to fame is its power to reduce toxins and even to protect the body from the harmful effects of toxins. It enjoys the status of a rasayana or rejuvenative herb and was traditionally used for three years in order to promote longevity and imperviousness to toxins.

Ingredients: Tinospora cordifolia stem tincture in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Guduchi Massage Oil, 4 oz.

Guduchi Massage Oil has been formulated to reduce excess pitta and vata. It is used in India to reduce burning sensations and headaches as well as excess perspiration.

Ingredients: Natural Sesame seed oil, Tinospora cordifolia, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Rubia cordifolia, Nardostachys jatamansi, and Prunus cerasoides.

Vadik Herbs, $



Haritaki Extract, 2 oz.

Haritaki is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine and the most revered in Tibetan medicine. It is a parasiticide (intestinal worms) and one of herbs used in preparation for kaya kalpa, Ayurvedic rejuvenative therapy. It is a fruit and one of the three ingredients in triphala. It is the most purgative of the three fruits. It pacifies vata and helps to remove toxins, normalize lipids, and rebuild blood.

Ingredients: Terminalia chebula fruit in distilled water organic alcohol and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Haritaki Fruit Powder, wildcrafted, half pound

Haritaki is one of the three fruits in triphala where it exhibits more purgative action than the other two fruits. It is also one of the ingredients in Chyawanprash. It is a vata pacifying fruit that acts mainly on the gastrointestinal tract where it removes toxins, nourishes, and rejuvenates tissue, having a special ability to normalize lipids. It is also used to treat fevers and anemia.

Ingredients: wildcrafted Terminalia chebula fruit powder.

Vadik Herbs, $



Heart Plus, 100 capsules

This formula is based on the famous heart herb, arjuna, that is regarded as a major support for healthy heart function and proper circulation.

Ingredients: standardized extracts of Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Indian gooseberry (Emblica officinalis), Vidanga (Embelia ribes), Indian Long pepper (Piper longum), ipomea turpethum, Grape extract (Vitis vinifera), Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Foeniculum vulgare, Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), Purnarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), dashmoola 10 root blend.

Vadik Herbs, $



Hingvastak, half pound

Hing is the Sanskrit name of a dreadful smelling resinous exudate from the root of a plant we call asafoetida (fetid.) Hingvastak powder is a mixture of asafoetide with aromatic and carminative herbs and spices that aid digestion. It is especially helpful for vata types who have sudden cravings followed by a precipitous drop in appetite that results in abdominal rumblings and intestinal gas. This product is also available in tablet form under the name of Vata Digest.

Ingredients: Cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum)**, Ajamoda seed (Apium graveolens)**, Black Cumin seed (Nigella sativa)**, Ginger root (Zingiber officinale)**, Black Pepper fruit (Piper nigrum)**, Pippali fruit (Piper longum)**, Mineral Salt, Asafoetida (Ferula asafoetida), Fenugreek (Triognella foenum-graecum).**

Certified organically grown**

Banyan Botanicals, $



Indian Sarsaparilla Extract, 2 oz.

Anantamul is a spreading plant that is cooling to pitta. It moves throughout the body, removing toxins and cleansing. It stimulates the flow of bile and increases urinary output. It is particularly effective for the digestive system, joints, nerves, and reproductive system.

It is also used to cleanse the mind of negative emotions, especially pitta emotions like anger and irritability.

Ingredients: extract of Hemidesmus indicus root in organic alcohol, distilled water, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Kalmegh Extract, 2 oz.

This intensely bitter herb promotes healthy flow of bile and respiratory comfort. It clears the throat, head, and lungs while simultaneously boosting immunity. Though sometimes considered a liver herb, it is also regarded as an immune herb, but studies suggest it is highly specific for both typhoid and fungal infections. There is a lot of research on this herb, everything from antivenoms to AIDS. It has many applications in cancer treatment as well.

Ingredients: extract of Andrographis paniculata aerial parts in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Maha Narayan Oil, 4 oz.

This amazingly complex oil contains many of the same ingredients found in Chyawanprash. It takes six months to make the oil. It is warming and is used by both the elderly as well as athletes to relieve pain associated with muscle strain as well as arthritis. One bottle should last a long time, about 3-4 months.

Ingredients: Sesame Seed oil (Sesamum indicum), Bilwa (Aegle marmelos), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Kanta Kari (Solanum indicum), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Shyonak tvak (Oroxylum indicum), Bala (Sida cordifolia), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum), Purnarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa), Atibala (Abutilon indicum), Agnimantha (Premna intgrifolia), Prasarani (Clerodendrum phlomidus), Patal Twak (Sterospermum suaveolens), Gaudugdh (Cow milk), Shatawari (Asparagus racemosus), Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Mishreya (Fowniculum vulgare), Devadaru (Cedrus deodara), Kushth (Saussurea lappa), Shalaparni (Desmodium fenfeticum), Prishni parni (Uraria picta), Mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus), Agaru (Aquilaria agallocha), Nagkeshar (Mesua ferrea), Saindhav lavan (rock salt), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), Daruharidra (Curcuma zedoaria), Shailja (Parmelia peralta), Sandalwood (Santalum album), Pushkarmool (Inula racemosa), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Yasti Madhu ( Glycyrrhiza glabra), Tagar (Valeriana wallichi), Musta (Cyperus rotundus), Tejpatra (Cinnamomum tamala), Rishabhaka (Microstylis walichi), Bringraj (Eclipta alba), Jiwak (Microstyllis muscifera), Kakili (Lllium polyphylum), Kshir Kakoli (Fritillaria roylie), Riddhi (Habenaria intermedia), Vriddhi (Habenaria intermedia), Haphusa (Juniperus communis), Vacha (Acorus calamus), Palash (Butea monosperma), Sthauneya (substitute for Tarcus leaccata), Choraka (Angelica glauca), Kapoor (Camphor), Kumkuma (Crocus sativus).

Vadik Herbs, $



Maha Sudarshan Powder, 2 oz.

Mahasudarshan is a very complex Ayurvedic formula that enhances the functioning of the immune system by subtly cleansing the body of toxins. It reduces kapha and pitta and very slightly increases vata. It is especially valuable when there is a persistent, chronic infection. It is hepatoprotective and has traditionally been used when there are epidemics such as malaria or typhoid.

Ingredients: Amla (Emblica Officinalis), Haritaki (Terminalia Chebula), Bahera (Terminalia Bellerica), Turmeric (Curcuma Longa) Rhizome, Haridra (Berberis Aristata), Brahati (Solanum Jacquini), Kantkari (Solanum Xanthocarpum), Kachur (Curcuma Zedoaria), Ginger (Zingiber Officinale), Pepper (Piper Nigrum), Piplamool (Piper Longum), Murva (Maerua Arenaria), Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia), Jivanti (Leptadenia Reticulata), Kutki (Picrorhiza Kurroa), Pitpapra (Fumaria Officinalis), Nagar Mothan (Cyperus Rotundus), Neem (Azadirachta Indica), Pushkar (Inula Racemosa), Licorice (Glycyrrhiza Glabra), Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysenterica), Ajwain (Carum Couticum), Kamala (Kamala Mallotus Philippinensis), Kakoli (Piper Cubeba), Bharangi (Clerodendron Serratum), Sohanjna (Moringa Oleifera), Saphatakari Purified Alum Powder, Cinnamon Bark Powder, Khas (Andropogon Muricatus), Sandal Wood, Shalparni (Desmodium Gangeticum), Prishparni (Uraria Picta), Vavding (Embelia Ribes), Tagar (Valeriana Wallichii), Chitrak (Plumbago Zeylanica), Devdaru (Cedrus Deodara), Chavya (Piper Chaba), Patala (Stereospermum Suaveolens), Kalmegh (Andrographis Paniculata), Karanj (Pongamia Glabra), Clove (Myrtus Caryophyllus), Vanshlochan (Bamboo) (Bambusa Arundinacea), Tej Patta (Cinnamomum Tamala), Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans).

Vadik Herbs, $



Mahanarayan Oil, organic, 4 oz.

This oil is vata pacifying and contains 25 herbs in base of organic sesame oil. It is used to relieve muscle and joint pain and to rehabilitate those suffering from neurological conditions. It is subtly analgesic as well as restorative.

Ingredients: Sesame oil*, Dashamula*, Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)*, Camphor Oil, Manjista (Rubia cordifolia)*, Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)*, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)*, Bala (Sida cordifolia)*, Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)*, Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)*, Musta (Cyperus rotundus)*, Neem (Azadirachta indica)*, Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)*, Turmeric (Curcuma longa)*, Vidanga (Embelia ribes)*, Anantamul (Hemidesmus indicus)*, Bhumyamalaki (Phyllanthus fraternus)*, Brahmi (Centella asiatica)*, Calamus (Acorus calamus)*, Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum)*, Clove (Caryophyllus aromaticus)*, Ginger (Zingiber officinale)*, Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)*, Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)*, Mineral Salt, Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum)*.

*Certified organic.

Banyan Botanicals, $



Mold Chikitsa, 4 oz.

Many molds produce mycotoxins, the most serious of which is usually taken to be ochratoxin A. This is produced by some types of aspergillus and penicillium and can be found in food as well as in individuals infected with viable mold. Even long after the mold has been eliminated, these carcinogenic toxins may remain in the body: in the blood, liver, kidneys, stomach, lymph nodes, etc. In an Indian study, the four herbs in this formula were taken for 17 weeks with significant benefit. It is recommended that this product be used in conjunction with mycotoxin binding clays such as Montmorillonite and bentonite.

Ingredients: Asparagus racemosus root, Tinospora cordifolia, Withania somnifera, and Picrorhiza kurroa in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Neti Mist Sinus Spray, 1 oz.

Himalayan Institute Neti Mist Sinus Spray is a new 100% all-natural spray uniquely formulated with ingredients to help soothe and decongest your sinuses. Neti Mistâ„¢ Sinus Spray was designed to naturally assist and facilitate easier & clearer breathing and may be effective for seasonal sinus support. This product can be used prior to nasal irrigation with the neti pot in order to deeply flush out the sinus passages. Use as needed every 2-4 hours and when in crowded public environments such as schools, public transportation such as airplanes, buses and trains.

Ingredients: Active Ingredient: homeopathic Kali muriaticum 6X. Inactive Ingredients: De-ionized water, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Vera, Erythritol & Xylitol (non GMO ), Grapefruit Seed Extract, Polysorbate 20 (vegetable source), Tangerine Essential Oil, and Ginger Essential Oil.

Himalayan Institute, $



Neti Wash Plus, 2 oz.

Aromatic zinc-free Neti Wash Plus Daily Boost contains herbal extracts, essential oils, and xylitol to cool, decongest, and invigorate. It helps to nourish and moisturize nasal passages and provides anti-microbial properties to support the health of your sinuses. Research has shown that Xylitol inhibits the growth of certain types of bacteria.

Ingredients: Chinese phellodendron bark (Phellodendron amurense), goldenseal root (Ydratis canadensis), barberry root bark (Berberis vulgaris), chinese coptis root (Boptis chinesis), xylitol (derived from birch bark), peppermint oil (Mentha piperita), eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globulus), menthol (Mentha spp.), grapefruit seed extract, vegetable glycerin, polysorbate 20 (derived from coconut oil), in a base of distilled water.

Himalayan Institute, $



Rasa, 2 oz.

Rasayana herbs are restorative and rejuvenating. They are excellent free radical scavengers, have almost no side effects, and are used in preparations for people who are convalescing, feeble, or simply desirous of maintaining their vigor and clarity well into old age. This particular formula supports both gentle detoxification and lucid cognitive functions.

Ingredients: Proprietary Blend: Emblica officinalis, Bambusa arundinacea, Tinospora cordifolia, Bacopa monnieri, Centella asiatica, Piper methysticum, Convulvulus pluricaulis, Andrographis paniculata, , Adhatoda vasica, Cyperus rotunda, Ocimum sanctum, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Foeniculum vulgare, Cinnamomum zeylanica, Elettaria cardamomum in distilled water, organic alcohol, vegetable glycerin, and honey.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Shatavari, organic, 30 seeds

Native to the Himalayas, hardy to 20° F. Rare. Does well in pots. Shatavari is a woody climber reaching as high as 6 feet, bearing small, white flowers. In Sanskrit, Shatavari means someone who posesses a hundred husbands. The spring shoots, mucilagenous roots and the leaves are all used. This is the main Ayurvedic rejuvenative tonic for females, used for treating sexual debility, infertility, menopausal symptoms and as a galactagogue.

Ingredients:

Horizon Herbs, $



Shatawari, 100 Vegi-Caps, 450 mg

Shatavari is one of the main longevity plants in Ayurvedic medicine as well as the herb of choice for women, especially during the change of life such as puberty and menopause, but also during pregnancy and while nursing. It helps women to overcome dryness and through this mechanism increases tissue elasticity and lubrication, thereby enhancing pleasure and protecting tissue from trauma. It can also be used by men. It supports immunity, intellect, and stamina.

Ingredients: wildcrafted Asparagus racemosus in vegetarian capsules, 450 mg.

Vadik Herbs, $



Shilajit Extract, 2 oz.

Shilajit is sometimes regarded as a geological and sometimes as a biological substance. It is a thick, sticky material that liquefies when exposed to heat. It is rich in minerals, some 85 different minerals have been found in it, but it also contains fulvic acid, humic acid, and triterpenes. In Ayurvedic medicine it is added to protocols to enhance the outcome of anything prescribed. It is a rasayana that acts primarily on the removal of excess kapha. As such, it aids the lungs where kapha accumulates, but it is also regarded as an aphrodisiac and longevity substance with nootropic effects, i.e., a smart "drug" or one that improves cognitive function and memory.

Ingredients: Extract of shilajit mineral in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Stress Ease, 60 capsules

This herbal blend aids relaxation and acts as a natural stress-reliever.

Ingredients: standardized extracts of Shatawari (Asparagus racemosus), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Kapi Kacchu (Mucuna pruriens), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Indian Long pepper (Piper longum).

Vadik Herbs, $



Tamarind Extract, 2 oz.

This extract was added with the intention of offering a remedy for intoxication, but it was soon learned that the fruit has countless additional benefits. Tamarind is originally from Africa but is grown throughout the Caribbean and Asia as well as on some Pacific Islands. The bulk of imports come from the Antilles.

Tamarind is used mainly to improve digestion but the mechanism whereby it achieves this power seems to imply that tamarind is anti-inflammatory and detoxifying, being used for such serious poisoning as that caused by ingesting datura. It restores sensation in certain kinds of paralysis. It is also used for gingivitis as well as to promote excretion of fluoride.

For pdf on Tamarind, click here.

Ingredients: extract of Tamarindus indica fruit in distilled water, organic alcohol, and vegetable glycerin.

Sacred Medicine Sanctuary, $



Tikta Ghrita (Bitter Ghee), 5 oz.

This "Bitter Ghee" is excellent for cleansing the liver and other vital organs. It is made in small batches in a traditional way and offers an important addition to the line of medicated ghees offered on this site. The color is quite green due to the herbs used in the preparation. This ghee is particularly good for pitta and kapha types.

Ingredients: Clarified butter, guduchi, neem, and mahasudarshan.

Vadik Herbs, $



Total Detox Organic Triphala, 60 veggie caps

Triphala is a uniquely effective formula historically used in India for rejuvenating and strengthening the bowels and gastrointestinal tract without weakening bowel tone, a common side effect of many laxatives. It is a natural intestinal cleanser, relieves constipation, optimizes metabolism and stabilizes body weight by supporting and balancing nutrient absorption in the colon. In addition to the support of the digestive system triphala is also believed to help build blood and support healthy liver and lymphatic function.

Ingredients: Amalaki fruit (Emblica officinalis), Bibhitaki fruit (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki fruit (Terminalia chebula). Minor Ingredients: Vegetable capsule, croscarmellose sodium, silica, & magnesium stearate.

Himalayan Institute, $



Turmeric, organic, 90 tablets

Turmeric is a common culinary spice, the one that imparts the yellow color to curry. It also has a famous reputation as an antioxidant and medicinal herb. It supports healthy intestinal flora, easy joint movement, and radiant skin. It also vastly reduces the odor of many diseases, such as purulent tumors. Though balancing for all doshas, it is particularly valuable for reducing kapha. It is an excellent fat emulsifier!

Ingredients: Curcuma longa rhizome.

Banyan Botanicals, $



Vigor Rejuv, 60 Vegicaps

Vigor Rejuv takes the 3 strongest Ayurvedic herbs known in the Indian medicine system and blends them in a proprietary formula for optimal potency and efficacy. Vigor Rejuv is your answer for peak sexual performance and vitality. Vadik Herbs offers a full refund for this product if not satisfied.

Ingredients: shilajit, ashwagandha, and bala.

Vadik Herbs, $