Nutritional supplements from the Ayurveda system
Nutritional supplements are used as part of Rasayana – one of the branches of Ayurveda.
They can be divided into two main types:
- Nutritional supplements that improve body functions.
- And nutrient supplements that the body tends to develop deficiencies.
Below we describe the different types of supplements to support the functions of various organs and systems in the human body.
Nutritional supplements that correct digestive disorders
Metabolism is a key factor in the normal function of the body and in disorders of the digestive process are observed:
Abdominal pain
Increased acidity
Nausea or vomiting
Gastroesophageal reflux
Excessively accelerated peristalsis
Gastritis and ulcers
Pancreatitis
Lactose intolerance
Crohn’s disease
Constipation or diarrhea
Colitis complaints
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Hemorrhoids, etc..
To relieve these symptoms, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom and various digestive products are added to the diet:
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Nutritional supplements to improve heart function
Natural supplements to improve heart function are used in diseases such as:
Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease
Valve disorders
Cardiomyopathy
Arrhythmias and palpitations
High blood pressure, etc.
Herbs such as aswagandha and arjuna, as well as other Ayurvedic products that support the heart, can be taken:
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Nutritional supplements to improve lung function
Smoking and polluted air weaken lung function and suggest conditions such as:
Asthma
Lung cancer
Chronic and acute bronchitis
Cough
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Pulmonary emphysema
Frequent lung infections
Allergic reactions to pollen, dust, etc.
As a countermeasure, breathing exercises related to pranayama and the system of yoga practices are recommended.
Other natural solutions are black pepper, basil and Ayurvedic dietary supplements that strengthen the lungs:
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Nutritional supplements to improve pancreatic function
The pancreas is an important organ involved in digestion and metabolism.
It is supported by fenugreek seeds or leaves, as well as specialized products such as:
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Nutritional supplements to improve the function of the lymphatic system
To improve the activity of the lymphatic system, Ayurveda recommends spices such as black pepper, cloves and dashamoola.
Other Ayurvedic products for affecting the lymphatic system are:
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Nutritional supplements to improve liver function
The liver is important for digestion, metabolism, processing and excretion of toxins. If its function is impaired, conditions such as:
Steatosis
Hepatitis
Gallstones
Alcoholic hepatitis
Liver cirrhosis
Liver cancer, etc..
To improve liver function, black raisins and black dates are recommended, as well as limiting alcohol consumption.
Ayurvedic herbal products affecting liver dysfunction are:
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Nutritional supplements to increase muscle strength
Muscles provide the main strength to the body, and muscle tissue disorders can escalate into conditions such as:
Fibromyalgia
Muscular dystrophy
Muscle cramps
Myopathy
Disorders of the heart muscle
Low back pain associated with impaired muscle tone
Ruptures or injuries of muscle fibers
Tendinitis, etc..
According to Ayurveda, goat meat and poultry meat are the most suitable for strengthening muscles.
Other Ayurvedic remedies used to treat muscle problems are:
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Nutritional supplements to improve thyroid function and reduce adipose tissue
Obesity is a metabolic problem associated with various thyroid disorders, such as:
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Graves’ disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Inflammation of the thyroid gland
Nodes of the thyroid gland, etc.
Herbs and spices that support the thyroid gland and reduce fat deposits are coriander, fenugreek, cancan and triphala.
Other Ayurvedic herbal products that are used to affect the thyroid gland are:
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Nutritional supplements to strengthen bones
Bones create the structural strength of the body, and bone health disorders can lead to:
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Vitamin D deficiency and related disorders
Perthes’ disease
Osteomyelitis
Bone fractures, etc.
To boost bone density, Ayurveda uses herbs such as laksha, guggulu and various bone health supplements:
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Nutritional supplements to improve the functions of the nervous system
The brain and nervous system are an important part of the body’s mechanisms, and diseases of the brain’s nervous tissue can be:
Nerve weakness and impaired nerve impulse conduction
Any kind of paralysis
Multiple sclerosis
Neuralgia
Diabetic neuropathy
Polyneuropathy
Anxiety
Compressed nerve syndromes
Neuromuscular diseases
Conditions with demyelination, etc.
To improve brain function, Ayurveda uses brahmi, purified Ayurvedic gold and healing products such as:
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Nutritional supplements to improve the quality and quantity of sperm
For male potency, Ayurveda recommends the following natural solutions:
Dairy products and fresh cow’s milk
Saffron and almonds
Ayurvedic herbs such as ashwagandha, kawasabi and sandalwood
Other Ayurvedic products that improve erectile function and fertilizing power of sperm are:
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Nutritional supplements to improve the female reproductive system
Problems related to women’s health that can be positively affected by Ayurvedic products are:
Disorders of the menstrual cycle – increased uterine bleeding, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, premenstrual syndrome and others.
Uterine fibroid
Polyps of the uterus
Uterine cancers
Vaginal disorders such as leukorrhea, etc
Herbs such as ashoka, shatavari and kumari are used for this purpose, as well as Ayurvedic herbal products such as:
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Nutritional supplements for breastfeeding and diseases of the mammary glands
Ayurveda can help with lactation disorders or tumors in the mammary glands.
An Ayurveda product that improve lactation is:
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Nutritional supplements that improve emotional health
Stress and tension of the mind also respond well to Ayurvedic herbal products.
The intake of certain herbs has a beneficial effect on addictions to medicaments or alcohol:
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Nutritional supplements to improve the condition of the skin
Ayurveda also helps to improve the condition of the skin in many types of skin problems, such as:
Psoriasis
Fungal infections
Dermatitis
Skin inflammations, etc.
For this purpose, the herbs kadhara and aragwadha are used, as well as the following natural supplements.: