Ayuvedic? What’s that?
Ayurveda (literally means “knowledge of long life”) is the ancient medical system from India. I’ve been studying it since the late 80s and practicing on myself, family, friends and branched out into clients who are usually friends of friends etc. It’s not a business, just something I like to do.
I’ve had many health problems myself so I’ve had lots of practice with those, and pretty good outcomes.
If someone has a condition which involves pharmaceutical meds, it’s always good to try to find a doctor who knows about herbs (good luck...) - my doc is a naturopath who knows western meds etc and natural methods and is open. I do not know much of anything about meds and how they may interact with herbs so it’s good to do some research. Tapering is a process by which one gradually increases herbs while gradually decreasing pharma meds, when that is warranted.
I’m sure a lot of herbs can be taken alongside meds but it’s a “due diligence” issue that I know little to nothing about. Just from my own research I think many herbs would not interact badly with most meds but it would have to be looked into or experimented with.
I have severe allergies/sensitivies to almost all drugs I’ve ever taken, up to and including life threatening anaphylactic shock from penicillin, so I rarely take any prescription meds and when I do, I often have to discontinue. So I am not knowledgeable in this area.
One more, hope to get another tonight. With many conditions involving the nervous system, combinations of herbs can be more helpful.
Gotu Kola Centella asiatica
Tissues: nerve, blood, plasma. Bone marrow
Systems: nervous, circulatory, digestive
Properties: nervine,rejuvenative, alterative, diuretic, febrifuge, antispasmodic
Uses: nervous disorders, mental disorders, epilepsy, senility, premature aging, adrenal insufficiency, poor immunity, stress, hair loss, anger and irritability, chronic skin conditions
Dose: 3-6 grams, more as a tea
Gotu Kola is an excellent rejuvenative for the mind and nervous system, promotes cellular regeneration, slows the aging process, and is useful in treating a wide variety of psychological and neurological disorders. It supports the adrenal glands and immune system, and purifies the nadis (subtle channels). One of the main herbs for revitalizing brain and nerve cells. Helps increase focus, memory and mental acuity, and helps balance right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Helpful for chronic skin diseases including psoriasis, wounds, cellulite, varicose veins, and dermatitis. Stimulates growth of hair, nails and connective tissues. Potential for helping with senility and Alzheimers. Helpful in periodic fevers, promotes circulation of the blood vessels of the skin and mucus membranes.
It is often used with other herbs such as Bacopa and Vacha, for serious conditions. Gotu Kola can be eaten fresh and grows wild in subtropical and tropical climates.