Post Digestive Formula - Kapha version

The Ayurvedic Post Digest Formula – Kapha Version is designed to balance Kapha dosha and improve digestion, especially for those experiencing sluggish digestion, bloating, and heaviness after meals. It stimulates digestive fire, helps absorb nutrients more effectively, and alleviates congestion and discomfort, particularly in the stomach and respiratory system.

Key Benefits:

• Balances Kapha: Reduces excess heaviness, coldness, and congestion typical of Kapha imbalances.
• Improves Digestion: Enhances absorption and digestion, reducing bloating and discomfort.
• Supports Respiratory Health: Clears mucus and congestion, easing breathing.
• Regulates Blood Sugar: Helps manage blood sugar levels, important for Kapha-type individuals.
• Promotes Weight Loss: Improves metabolism, supports healthy weight management, and reduces water retention.

Ideal for those with a Kapha constitution or anyone who experiences digestive sluggishness, bloating, or difficulty losing weight. It can be taken after meals to improve digestion and help manage post-meal discomfort.

Chitrakmool (Plumbago zeylanica):

• Digestion: Boosts digestive fire (Agni), improves absorption, and reduces bloating.
• Weight Loss: Enhances metabolism and helps burn fat efficiently.

Gumar (Gymnema sylvestre):

• Weight Loss: Reduces sugar cravings and helps control appetite.
• Blood Sugar: Regulates blood sugar levels, improves insulin sensitivity.

Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale):

• Digestion: Stimulates digestive enzymes, reduces bloating, and aids motility.
• Weight Loss: Increases thermogenesis (fat burning).

Black Pepper (Piper nigrum):

• Digestion: Enhances digestive juices and nutrient absorption.
• Weight Loss: Contains piperine, which boosts metabolism and fat burning.

Long Pepper (Piper longum):

• Digestion: Stimulates digestive fire and eases bloating.
• Weight Loss: Increases metabolism and promotes fat burning.

These herbs improve digestion, support weight loss by boosting metabolism, and help stabilize blood sugar levels, making them key for Kapha-balancing and metabolic health.

This formula is designed for individuals with excess body weight and poor digestion, particularly those with a Kapha constitution or Kapha imbalances. It is hot, heating, and mildly spicy, making it ideal for people who tend to have slow digestion and excess weight (common in Kapha types). However, if you experience acidity or your body tends to feel warm, this may not be suitable, and a Pitta digestive aid would be better.

How to Use:

• Dosage:
  • 1 teaspoon in 1/2 cup of warm water or ginger tea after all meals.
  • Larger individuals may take up to 2 teaspoons after meals.
  • Smaller individuals may start with 1/2 teaspoon.
• Important: This formula should always be taken after meals to stimulate digestion, aid absorption, and prevent bloating or heaviness.

Formulation & Taste:

• Powder form is most effective. However, the taste is hot and bitter, which can be difficult for some people.
• Capsules: If the taste is too strong, you can opt for capsules. In this case, take two or more capsules immediately after meals with a small amount of hot water.

Adjusting Dosage:

• If you don’t see immediate improvement, gradually increase the dosage until you begin to feel relief.
• Once your digestion improves and symptoms subside, reduce the dosage gradually.

Precautions: This Ayurvedic Post Digest Formula – Kapha Version is hot, heating, and spicy, and it is not suitable for individuals with the following conditions:

• Pitta dosha imbalance (as it can aggravate heat in the body)
• Chronic heartburn or acid reflux
• Burning sensations in the body
• Excess body heat or feeling overly warm
• Stomach or colon ulcers
• Diarrhea or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

If you have any of these conditions, it's better to use a digestive aid tailored for the Pitta dosha.

The diet must be correct, and, in this case, Kapha pacifying—that means reducing heavy and cold foods.
With significant changes in the diet and the correct herbal formulas and teas, digestive issues can be resolved quickly.

Note: These Ayurvedic formulas are more powerful than teas, tinctures, or single herbs. Many include formulas within formulas—totaling up to 50 herbs in one product. Ayurvedic products are generally used for specific health issues and often for different types of health issues based on Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances. Thus, read about each product carefully before purchasing.

For major or complex health issues, make a Zoom appointment with Khabir, who can provide customized formulas or teas along with personalized dietary guidelines.
Visit KhabirsClinic.com or call 888-611-0878.