Sukumaram Kashayam (Sanskrit name) – also known as Sukumar Kashaya (Hindi name) – is an Ayurvedic medicine available in the decoction liquid form or in the concentrated tablet form. This all-powerful decoction has been mentioned in one of the ancient root texts of Ayurveda known as Ashtanga Hridayam. The Ashtanga Hridayam guides users in matters … Read more
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 primarily used for treating … Read more
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 primary ingredients in Chandanasava. … Read more
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 the Kashayam … Read more
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 extract. Additionally, this classic … Read more
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 has the … Read more
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, diabetes management, cough, dyspepsia … Read more
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 the liver and digestive … Read more
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 well as skin disorders. … Read more
‘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 stress by adapting to … Read more