Formulations
Ayurvedic Formulations
The compound preparations of the classical pharmacopoeia, grouped by their method of making: medicated oils and ghee, fermented liquids, decoctions, powders, tablets and herbal jams. Each type is prepared by a distinct classical process and serves a distinct purpose.
Formulations Thailam (Medicated Oils) Thailam, the Ayurvedic medicated oils prepared by the classical sneha-paka method: how they are made, their qualities and their traditional use. Browse Thailam → Formulations Ghritham (Medicated Ghee) Ghritham, the Ayurvedic medicated ghee preparations of the classical tradition: how each is prepared, its properties and its traditional purpose. Browse Ghritham → Formulations Arishtam & Asavam Arishtam and Asavam, the naturally fermented liquids of classical Ayurveda: how self-fermentation is done and the qualities of each preparation. Browse Arishtam & Asavam → Formulations Kashayam (Decoctions) Kashayam, the classical Ayurvedic water decoctions of herb combinations: how each blend is boiled down, its properties and its traditional use. Browse Kashayam → Formulations Churnam (Herbal Powders) Churnam, the fine Ayurvedic herbal powders and powder blends: the herbs in each formula, their classical properties and their traditional use. Browse Churnam → Formulations Gulika & Vati (Tablets) Gulika and Vati, the classical Ayurvedic tablets and pills: the herbs bound into each, their properties and their place in traditional practice. Browse Gulika & Vati → Formulations Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Lehyam, the semi-solid Ayurvedic herbal confections and rasayana jams: how each is cooked, the herbs within and its traditional nourishing use. Browse Lehyam →
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Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Immunity: A Traditional View Chyawanprash immunity in the classical sense: how Ayurveda links this amla rasayana with natural resilience, Bala and the vitality it calls Ojas. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Benefits in Ayurveda Chyawanprash benefits explained in classical terms: the amla-based rasayana jam taken by the spoon to rebuild strength and steady the body over time. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash for Kids: What Parents Should Know Chyawanprash for kids, explained: how the tradition gives this gentle amla jam to children, the small measure it uses, and when to seek advice. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Story: The Sage Chyavana Chyawanprash story: Chyavana, the aged sage the Ashwini Kumaras are said to have restored, and how the herbal jam came to take his name. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Agastya Rasayana (Haritaki Lehyam) Agastya rasayana explained: the classical Haritaki lehyam named after the sage Agastya, a herbal jam taken to rebuild strength and steady the breath. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Manjishthadi Churnam Manjishthadi Churnam is the classical Manjishtha-led Ayurvedic powder, valued in the tradition for clarifying the Rakta and tending a clear complexion. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Musta Churnam Musta Churnam is the powdered single drug Musta (nut grass) of Ayurveda, a cooling digestive the tradition classes as deepana, pachana and grahi. Read article Churnam (Herbal Powders) Pathyadi Churnam Pathyadi Churnam is the Haritaki-led powder named after Pathya, valued in the tradition for easy downward movement and a settled, balanced digestion. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Types of Lehyam in Ayurveda Types of lehyam in Ayurveda, from Chyawanprash to the mind and breath jams: how the classical herbal confections differ by the herbs at their heart. Read article