Six "Good Substances" of SOWA RIGPA

Clove supports the Aorta and the Central energy channel "Uma" (Sanskrit) or "Sushumna"(Tibetan)

Nutmeg is specifically balacing and healing to the heart.  Both the emotional/energetic heart as well as physical heart benefits from Nutmeg. 

Also knkown as Vamsa Lochana in Ayurveda, Bamboo pith is known in ancient medicine to rebuild tissues with a specific affinity to rebuilding lung tissues.

Saffron is reputed by Sowa Rigpa to be one of the best medicines for the liver, gall bladder and blood.

Black Cardamon, also known as Greater Cardamon is similar to the more common Green Cardamon.  However it is larger and is black and rough on the outside instead of being smooth and green on the outside.  It is considered by Sowa Rigpa to  be one of the most incredible medicines for the Stomach and Spleen.

Green Cardamon is excellent for the kidneys.  Kidney stones have been known to be broken up in a short time through using only concentrated Green Cardamon tea.