Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic Herbs
•Aloe Vera
•Amla
•Arjuna
•Açaí
•Ashwagandha
•Bitter Melon
•Garlic
•Ginger
•Guggul
•Holy Basil (Tulsi)
•Shilajit
•Tagara
•Triphala
•Shallaki
•Isabgol
•Bhringraj
•Haritaki
•Coriander Seeds
•Brahmi
•Black Cardamom
•Asafoetida
•Almonds
Arishtams
Arishtams are liquid preparations containing self generated alcohol. Thus contain water soluble as well as alcohol soluble substances of the drugs. Arishtams differ from each other owing to their difference in method of preparation.
Arishtams are preparation which are subjected to fermentation for a specific time after boiling the main decoction substance and the adding other ingredients.
Arishtams as they are called so due to their instantaneous effect over the body generally hear their names after the main ingredients which may constitute of plant, fruits, roots, extracts roots, leaves and barks. The jaggary sugar or honey with water are the other ingredients. Prakshepa to be added after the fermentations.
Thailams
Thailams are medicated oils, which contain the extracts of fat-soluble herbs, animal and mineral products. These are prepared in sesame oil (preferably), coconut oil, castor oil and/or neem oil. They are mostly used for external application. Thailams are powerful stimulants and counter-irritants. They can also be cooling and sedative in nature.
Thailams stay potent for two years after preparation if kept away from direct sunlight.
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Kshayams
Kashayams are herbal decoctions, prepared by boiling a single herb or a combination of herbs in large quantities of water till the essence of the herb/s is drawn into the water. Kashayams are best, prepared fresh. Pre-prepared Kashayams should be used within one year from the date of preparation. It should preferably be stored in airtight glass bottles.
Lehyams
Lehyams are thickened and sweetened extracts of a single herb or a combination of herbs, animal and mineral products. They can be called electuaries, and have the consistency of preserves or jams. A Lehya/Lehyam is best if used within a year. It should be preferably stored in wide-mouthed glass containers.
Ayurvedic Herbs
•Aloe Vera
•Amla
•Arjuna
•Açaí
•Ashwagandha
•Bitter Melon
•Garlic
•Ginger
•Guggul
•Holy Basil (Tulsi)
•Shilajit
•Tagara
•Triphala
•Shallaki
•Isabgol
•Bhringraj
•Haritaki
•Coriander Seeds
•Brahmi
•Black Cardamom
•Asafoetida
•Almonds
Arishtams
Arishtams are liquid preparations containing self generated alcohol. Thus contain water soluble as well as alcohol soluble substances of the drugs. Arishtams differ from each other owing to their difference in method of preparation.
Arishtams are preparation which are subjected to fermentation for a specific time after boiling the main decoction substance and the adding other ingredients.
Arishtams as they are called so due to their instantaneous effect over the body generally hear their names after the main ingredients which may constitute of plant, fruits, roots, extracts roots, leaves and barks. The jaggary sugar or honey with water are the other ingredients. Prakshepa to be added after the fermentations.
Thailams
Thailams are medicated oils, which contain the extracts of fat-soluble herbs, animal and mineral products. These are prepared in sesame oil (preferably), coconut oil, castor oil and/or neem oil. They are mostly used for external application. Thailams are powerful stimulants and counter-irritants. They can also be cooling and sedative in nature.
Thailams stay potent for two years after preparation if kept away from direct sunlight.
.
Kshayams
Kashayams are herbal decoctions, prepared by boiling a single herb or a combination of herbs in large quantities of water till the essence of the herb/s is drawn into the water. Kashayams are best, prepared fresh. Pre-prepared Kashayams should be used within one year from the date of preparation. It should preferably be stored in airtight glass bottles.
Lehyams
Lehyams are thickened and sweetened extracts of a single herb or a combination of herbs, animal and mineral products. They can be called electuaries, and have the consistency of preserves or jams. A Lehya/Lehyam is best if used within a year. It should be preferably stored in wide-mouthed glass containers.
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