Abhayarishtam (Sanskrit name) or Abhayarishta (Hindi name) is one of the most common Ayurvedic medicines formulated by our ancient Rishis and has been mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts - Bhashajya Ratnavali and Ashtanga Hridayam. Arishtams are aqueous remedies formulated in Ayurvedic medicine. Popularly considered to be a "miracle potion," Abhayarishta is...
Chandanasava or Chandanasavam is a potent herbal formula which is used to effectively treat urinary and urogenital disorders. What most people don’t know is that Chandanasava is an Ayurvedic wine preparation. It contains 5-10% of self-generated alcohol. However, it is safe for consumption. Chandana (sandalwood) and Asava (sweetening agent) are the...
Sahacharadi Kashayam, from the popular Kashayam family of Ayurveda, is a proven and effective herbal compound used to relieve pain, especially in the hip and lower back regions. It does this by reducing the stiffness in the entire lower back area, thus relieving the pain.Like Sahacharadi, there are numerous concoctions belonging to...
Having its roots in ancient Ayurvedic medicine from Kerela, your grandmother's signature Kashayam, Kwath, or Kadha is primarily a water extract or decoction of a single/multiple herbs. Generally, readily-available kitchen spices and herbs like tulsi, ginger, neem, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, long pepper, and pepper are used in preparing this all-powerful liquid...
Dasamoolarishtam is a liquefied Ayurvedic medicine. It can be taken as a tonic to improve overall health and relieve pain. It pacifies vata dosha. An imbalance in vata dosha is considered the main reason for all pains in the human body.
It is beneficial for women especially in the postpartum period as it...
Saraswatharishtam / Saraswatarishta is a nervine tonic used in Ayurveda for treating psychological and neurological disorders as well as a memory-boosting brain tonic. In addition to these primary Saraswatharishtam uses, this Ayurvedic medicine is also used to address conditions such as immune dysfunction, male reproductive fluid related disorders, menstrual problems, anaemia,...
Balarishtam is an Ayurvedic formulation commonly used in treating problems related to the nervous system and muscles. Working as a nerve tonic, it helps to correct conditions such as paraplegia, neuralgia, spondylitis and arthritis by boosting the functions of the nervous system. It also contains ingredients that support the functions of...
Ushirasava is an Ayurvedic preparation which is mainly given to stop excessive bleeding. It is homeostatic in nature and also contains pitta pacifying properties as it has a cooling and tranquillising tendency. It treats menorrhagia, nose bleeding, rectal bleeding and excessive postpartum bleeding. It is also beneficial in curing urinary as...
‘Ashwagandha’ or Withania Somnifera is a very popular Ayurvedic herb that has also gained favour in the Western world for its ‘adaptogenic’ qualities. This root and leaves of the plant have been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years as a ‘rejuvenative’ that helps the body deal with physiological and psychological...
Vilwadi Lehyam is an Ayurvedic preparation by Kerala Ayurveda, which is mainly indicated for the treatment of bowel and digestion related health issues. It is named after its main ingredient Vilwamula (Aegle Marmelos) also known as Bael Root which is a great herb especially known for its benefits for stomach related...
