Fema Plex
$34.95
What This Product Does
- Protects and strengthens your liver naturally*
- Promotes healthy bile flow and digestion*
- Supports liver health after toxin exposure or inflammation*
How to Use
15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Saraca indica (Bark), Symplocos racemosa (Bark), Woodfordia fruticosa (Flower), Vitis vinifera (Fruit), Cuminum cyminum (Fruit), Cyperus rotundus (Root), Zingiber officinale (Rhyzome), Berberis aristata (Stem), Nelumbo nucifera (Flower), Terminalia chebula (Fruit), Terminalia bellirica (Fruit), Phyllanthus emblica (Fruit), Mesua ferrea (Flower), Adhatoda vasica (Root), Santalum album (Wood), Acacia catechu (Wood), Aegle marmelos (Fruit), Salmalia malabarica (Stem), Sida cordifolia (Wh.Pl.), Semecarpus anacardium (Fruit), Hemidesmus indicus (Root), Hibiscus rosa-sinensis (Flower), Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Bark), Amomum subulatum (Fruit), Syzygium aromaticum (Buds), Sugar, Jaggery
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet) |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta (Cooling) — despite Trikatu heating elements, Aloe dominance cools |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu (Pungent) |
| Dosha Action | Pacifies Pitta and Kapha; supports Agni without excess heat |
Science & Research
A classical fermented preparation based on Kumari (Aloe vera), prescribed in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali for yakrit-pleeha roga (hepato-splenic disorders), agnimandya (digestive weakness), and gulma (abdominal masses). Fermentation transforms Aloe's acemannan polysaccharides and anthraquinone glycosides (aloin, barbaloin) into metabolites with enhanced hepatoprotective and immunomodulatory activity. Acemannan demonstrates macrophage activation, cytokine modulation (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-α), and prebiotic activity promoting beneficial Lactobacillus colonization. Aloe's aloin provides cholagogue action stimulating bile flow, while emodin demonstrates hepatocyte protective activity. Haritaki's chebulagic acid supports gentle laxation and hepatic detoxification. The asava format preserves heat-labile Aloe constituents that decoction would destroy.
Clinical Key Functions
- Prebiotic Lactobacillus colonization promotion from acemannan*
- Heat-labile compound preservation through asava (cold-infusion) format*
- Hepato-splenic decongestant activity in yakrit-pleeha conditions*
Selected Research
- Chandan BK, et al. Hepatoprotective potential of Aloe vera in chemical-induced liver injury. Indian J Exp Biol. 2007;45(12):1037-1044.
- Radha MH, Laxmipriya NP. Evaluation of biological properties and clinical effectiveness of Aloe vera. J Tradit Complement Med. 2015;5(1):21-26.
- Im SA, et al. In vivo evidence of the immunomodulatory activity of orally administered Aloe vera gel. Arch Pharm Res. 2010;33(3):451-456.
- Boudreau MD, Beland FA. An evaluation of the biological and toxicological properties of Aloe barbadensis. J Environ Sci Health C. 2006;24(1):103-154.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Kumari (Aloe vera) is named 'the young maiden' in Sanskrit, reflecting its rejuvenative and anti-aging properties. Kumari Asava is prescribed in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali for Yakrit-Pleeha Vikara (hepato-splenic disorders), Agnimandya (digestive weakness), and Gulma (abdominal masses). The Asava format (cold-infusion fermentation) is specifically chosen over Arishta (decoction-based) to preserve Kumari's heat-sensitive acemannan polysaccharides. In Ayurvedic pharmacology, Kumari's Tikta Rasa (bitter taste) addresses Yakrit (liver) function, while its Madhura Rasa (sweet taste) provides Brimhana (nourishing) action — this dual Rasa combination makes it simultaneously purifying and nourishing. The formulation addresses the root cause of hepatic disorders through Pitta-rechana (Pitta elimination) and Yakrit Uttejana (liver stimulation).
Classical Text References
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Udara Roga Chikitsa — Kumari Asava formulation for Yakrit-Pleeha Vriddhi (hepato-splenic enlargement) and Gulma
- Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Guduchyadi Varga — Kumari classified as Bhedani (purgative), Grahi (absorbent), and Yakrit-Pleeha-hara
- Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 10 — Asava Kalpana preparation principles for cold-infusion preservation of heat-sensitive herbs