Deliquescent (which melt on exposure) & Hygroscopic drugs (with
moisture) cannot be dispensed in powder form. Eg: Asafoetida
(Heeng), Yavakshara. Factors Aﬀecting Size Reduction
Physical properties of the drugs such as hardness, toughness, moisture
content etc. Melting or softening point of the drugs. (Due to the heat generated
during mechanical grinding). e size of the starting material. If the size is too large then it may need
reduction in stages. Reduction has to be carried out in aseptic conditions to prevent
bacterial contamination. Machines Used for Size Reduction of Powders –•
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Bohr stone mill. Hand mill, Colloid mill, Fluid energy mill. Kashaya Churna/Kwatha Churna
Usually coarse powder mix. Materials that pass through sieve number
10 are considered Kashaya churna. Prepared with ingredients of the formula. Take the powder, add 16 times water, boil and reduce to 4 parts, lter
and use. It is better than market available kashaya. Since, it is freshly prepared. Eg: Dashamoola kashaya churna, Manjishtadi kashaya churna etc. Pharmacology
e action of Churna starts from the mouth, as soon as it comes into
contact with tongue. As per Ayurveda, not only the medicinal active principles, even the
taste of the medicine has its own eﬀect on the patient. Sweet – calming,
Salt, sour, pungent – stimulating, initiating
Astringent – stopping, blocking eﬀect (Stambhana etc)
In case of cough, cold, nose blockage, most of the powders are spicy
(Talisadi, Trikatu – Ginger, black pepper, long pepper, Sitopaladi etc). As soon as they come into contact with tongue, due to higher
temperature in oral cavity, volatile principles are released into mouth•
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•and oral cavity, helping the patient with breathing. If the product is administered along with ghee, ghee protects the
mucosal lining from spices. Hence, in Pitta persons, ghee is very useful. Eg: Hingwashtaka Churna – is administered along with ghee. If the product is administered with honey, it gets absorbed and spreads
to the target organ quickly, due to catalyst activity (Yogavahi) property
of honey. If the product is made with sugar, jaggery, then it will take longer time
to dissolve and its action can be expected more at stomach and
intestines, rather in oral cavity.38. How to Make Your Own
Ayurvedic Tooth Powder? 7
Factors to Consider
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Out of all the tooth cleaning products in the market, powders work best. We
cannot expect chemicals in the paste to go into nook and corner of teeth and
clean. With powders, at least we can be sure of it forcefully evicting that corner
dirt out of our mouths. Herbal tooth powders come with a distinct advantage of adding medicinal
value. Gum Healing Benets – Herbs like neem, liquorice are natural wound
healing herbs. ey heal the gum wounds and mouth sores faster. Mouth Sores Healing – Herbs like Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia, neem,
Khadira – Gum acacia – Acacia catechu are very useful to soothe and heal oral
mucosa faster. Acting as Mouth Freshener – Add a bit of clove and you will have natural
aroma to it. Even liquorice comes with a special fragrance. Essential oils like
Tea tree oil, Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, Myrrh also come in handy. ese
oils should be used in minimal possible dose. Just 1–2 drops per 100 grams of
herbal powder mix. Taking Care of Toothache – essential oils and clove also reduce the toothache. Physical Pressure of brushing with powders takes away the tooth deposits. Charcoal and all herb powders are very useful. Charcoal engulfs the dirt and
expels it out of mouth.Injecting Micro Medicinal Values into our body through sub lingual route. All Ayurvedic herbs come with one or the other health benets and these
medicinal phyto – chemicals get absorbed in very minute quantities via sub
lingual root or when a small amount of tooth powder is swallowed accidentally. Preventing Dental Caries – Neem and Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia,
toothache tree – these are really useful to reduce the chances of dental caries. A combination –
Take the ne powders of below –
Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia – In a 100 grams powder mix, this can be 20
grams. Yashtimadhu – Liquorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra – In a 100 grams powder mix,
this can be 20 grams. Clove – powder or 5 drops of essential oil per 100 g rams of powder. If you are using powder, in a 100 grams powder, this can be 2–5 grams. Excess of it will take away the aroma out of other herbs. Khadira – Gum acacia – Acacia catechu – It gives a nice astringency to the
product. It can be 20 grams per 100 grams powder. Neem – It can be 10–20 grams per 100 grams powder. A little bit of turmeric – for example – 5 g rams per 100 g rams. Essential Oils like Tea tree oil, Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, Myrrh. Any one
or two of these oils 1–2 drops each per 100 g rams. Table salt or rock salt (Saindha Namak) can also be an essential part of the
herbal powder mix. May be 10–20 grams in 100 grams powder. Salt has a
natural ability of “Vilayana” – melting down the dirt and expelling out. Activated charcoal or just burn a small piece of wood and powder the
charcoal. Use it 20–30 grams in a 100 g rams mix.Ginger and black pepper – these pungent herbs add a bit of spiciness to the
mix and stimulate tongue. Just 3–5 grams per 100 grams mix should be
suﬃcient. Babool tree powder, Vjaysar (Pterocaprus marsupium) are astringent
options. Can be mixed in a dose of 10–20 g rams per 100 g rams mix. Many commercial products available in the market use red ochre (Gairika)
as one of the ingredients. Because it contains iron, it should be used carefully
in children as accidental excessive ingestion of iron containing products may
cause toxic symptoms in children. Shelf life – 6 months to one year. Store the powder in an air tight container, away from direct sunlight in a
cool dry place. Keep out of reach and sight of children.39. Amla Home Remedy for
Frequent Urination –
Prepare It within a Minute
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Health benets of Amla are innumerable. It is Indian gooseberry, used as the
main ingredient of medicines like Chyawanprash, Triphala etc. Here is a very
simple home remedy using Amla, banana fruit etc, useful for people with
frequent urination problem. Natural Home Remedy for Frequent Urination –
What You Need? A banana fruit
An Amla fruit
A small piece of sugar candy/unprocessed sugar/jaggery – half to 1
teaspoonful. Honey – half to one teaspoonful. How to Make? Take out the seed of amla fruit. Take the pulp, crush it and extract Juice. Crush the sugar candy to powder, add it to amla juice mix. Take this along with a banana fruit and a teaspoon of honey. Indications –Useful in kids above 5 years of age, with bed wetting. Useful in all cases of frequent urination, except in diabetes. Useful to strengthen the muscles and sphincter of urinary bladder. Dose –
Juice extracted from one amla fruit, with a banana, and a teaspoon of honey
and sugar candy – this can be considered as one dose. up to 4 such doses can
be administered in a day. How Long to Take? Since all the four ingredients are used commonly as part of diet, it can be
continued for many months. Shelf Life (Expiration Date)? Once prepared, better to use it fresh. Amla juice can only be stored for a day. How Does It Work? Amla is a power house of anti oxidants. It helps to cleanse the bladder and
improve bladder muscle and sphincter strength. Banana, having similar properties, is a part of diet and of many home
remedies for frequent urination problem. Safe for Kids? Yes it is. Pregnancy and Lactation? If you are sure about good quality of amla and honey, it can be used even
during pregnancy and lactation. Side EﬀectsVery high dose is not recommended. Not suitable in diabetic patients. Can Amla Powder Be Used in Place of Amla Fruit? Yes. It can be used. For this, the fresh amla juice can be replaced with half a
teaspoon of amla powder. ough it might have a bit lesser eﬀect than with –
fruit – remedy, using amla powder makes sense due to unavailability of Amla
in many places and times.40. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Heavy Periods
Using Saffron
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Saﬀron is called Kumkuma in Sanskrit. It is widely used in many formulations
for external application and internal usage. Here is a simple Ayurvedic home
remedy for heavy periods using saﬀron. Natural remedy for heavy periods – What you need? Saﬀron – single thin strand
Honey – 1 teaspoon
How to make? Take a thin strand of saﬀron break it into small pieces. Mix it with honey and
consume. Indications –
Heavy periods
Painful periods
Premenstrual Syndrome
Depression
Mood swings during periods
Nasal bleedingHigh Pitta conditions leading to bleeding disorders. Dose – just one strand once or twice a day, along with a teaspoon of honey. How Long to Take? If one is having habitual heavy periods, then it is best to start this remedy 3
days prior to periods time and continue till bleeding lasts. If heavy periods is seen only occasionally, it can be started as and when there
is heavy bleeding and can be continued till bleeding lasts. Another Way of Using it Is –
It can be taken 1 week before periods start till it ends. is way, it can be used
every month till there is good control over bleeding. Shelf life (expiration date)? Saﬀron can be stored for an year in air tight container. How does it work? Saﬀron is very useful. It helps to check bleeding. It also acts as anti spasmodic,
helping in relieving pain during periods. Safe for kids? It can be used safely in kids above three years of age, for a period of 3–4 days,
for spasmodic stomach pain
Safe for pregnant mother? It is quite safe in pregnant mother. It is safe in lactating mother. Side Eﬀects
Higher dose than suggested should be avoided at all costs.41. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Migraine Using
Saffron
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Saﬀron is very widely used in Ayurveda treatment. Here is a simple and
eﬀective Ayurvedic home remedy using saﬀron and ghee to relieve migraine
type of headache. What You Need –
Saﬀron – ne powder – 1 small pinch. Ghee – 1 teaspoon. How to Prepare? Add the small pinch of saﬀron to a teaspoon of ghee and mix thoroughly. How to Use? is ne mixture of saﬀron and ghee (claried butter) is instilled into each
nostril early in the morning, on empty stomach. (Nasya treatment)
Better to do a facial massage with plain sesame oil or Maha Narayana taila
followed by mild hot fomentation with a towel dipped in hot water over the
face, before instilling 2 drops of saﬀron – g hee into each nostril. After instilling, it is  better not to take bath or food for 20 m inutes. Some people may expel mucous from nostrils after this treatment.As a measure of precaution, it is  better to start with one drop to each nostril. is remedy can be continued for a period of two weeks. Better to avoid this remedy during cloudy days. It is best to take up this home remedy after consulting with your Ayurvedic
doctor.42. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Hiccup
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Hiccups can occur due to a wide variety of reasons, starting from taking
alcohol, laughing out loudly to diseases like pneumonia/meningitis. If frequent
hiccup is bothers you from time to time, if the underlying cause is not a
dreaded disease, this home remedy might help you. What You Need? Katuki Churna – powder of Picrorrhiza kurroa – 5 grams
Honey – 1 teaspoon
How to Make? Whenever there is hiccup, take 1–2 pinches of Katuki powder
Mix it w ith a little honey. Make a semi solid paste
Consume. Dose: 1–2 pinches, 3–4 times a day, after food. How Long to Use It? It can be used for 2–3 days continuously. Can It Really Cure Hiccup? How Does It Work? Hiccup is a symptom of many diseases or physiological conditions. It helps to
relieve hiccup by•
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Promoting liver functions,
Promoting secretion of digestion enzymes and
Relieving bloating. Is It Safe for Pregnant Women, Lactating Mother and Children? In children above 5 year old, it can be given in a dose of one pinch once or
twice a day. It is best to avoid this in pregnant and lactating mothers. Side Eﬀects
Over – dosage may cause burning sensation in stomach. Consult your doctor before taking up this home remedy.43. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Sciatica,
Rheumatoid Arthritis with
Haritaki
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Rheumatoid arthritis and sciatica are very painful joint disorders. ey both
require proper Ayurveda treatment. But a few home remedies are also very
helpful in keeping the symptoms under check and to treat complications. Here
is an Ayurvedic home remedy, useful in both these conditions. What You Need? Castor oil – 5 ml
Fine powder of Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 5 grams
Warm water – half a cup. How to Make? Mix ne powder of Haritaki with castor oil make a ne paste. is is to be
consumed along with warm water. Dose? How to Take? 3 Grams of this paste is to be consumed once in a day, either in the morning or
in the evening, after food. Since the taste is astringent – bitter, it is good to
drink warm water after taking this remedy. It helps in easy swallowing. How Long Can is Remedy Be Stored?If you store castor oil and Haritaki powder separately, both can be stored upto
2–6 months, in air tight containers. If you are mixing equal quantities of each and keep the paste ready, the paste
needs to be emptied within 7 days. Taste: Astringent, slightly bitter. Indications
It is indicated as a remedy for Rheumatoid arthritis and Sciatica (lumbar
spondylosis). How Long to Take? is remedy can be taken for a period of 1–4 weeks, based on symptoms and
severity of the disease. How Does It Work in Rheumatoid Arthritis? As per Ayurveda, rheumatoid arthritis is caused due to Ama – product of
improper digestion strength, altered immunity, blocking the body channels. Both Haritaki and castor oil are indicated in the treatment of Rheumatoid
arthritis. It helps to clear the Ama out of the body. It helps to cleanse stomach
and intestines by inducing purgation. Haritaki is very benecial in treating ‘Áma’ and has rejuvenation properties. It is Tridosha balancing in nature. It is one among Triphala group of fruits. Castor oil is very eﬀective in reducing the pain and stiﬀness of joints, which
are cardinal features of the disease. Constipation is one of the associated features of Rheumatoid arthritis. is
remedy acts as mild laxative and hence very useful. How Does It Work in Sciatica?Lumbar spondylosis (sciatica/slip disc) is a degenerative disease of the bone. In
the Ayurvedic approach to treat bone degenerative disorders, oils are used. at is why you see lot of oils being used in arthritis treatment. For example,
Use of oils like Mahanarayana taila for Abhyanga (oil massage), Sneha basti
(oil enema) etc. Use of oils like Kottamchukkadi taila, Bala Ashwagandhadi taila etc in Kati
Basti, etc. Use of Ksheerabala taila 101 for oral intake in case of osteo arthritis and so
on. Hence, castor oil is used as a rejuvenating agent in sciatica, aimed at
regeneration of the bone mass in the aﬀected joints. Castor oil along with
Haritaki bring about anti inammatory eﬀect and useful to relieve pain and
inammation. Can the Haritaki Powder Be Replaced with Capsule or Tablet? Traditionally Haritaki powder is told. Hence, better to stick to the traditional
reference. If one cannot tolerate the taste, then 1 tablet/capsule along with
castor oil be used. Safe for Kids? No. Safe During Pregnancy and Lactation? Avoid this during pregnancy. Seek medical advice during lactation period. At
the best, it can be taken for a period of 5–10 days during lactation. Long term
usage of this remedy is not recommended during lactation. Side EﬀectsSince it has laxative eﬀect, people with diarrhoea should avoid this. Some may not tolerate the taste/odour of this remedy. Always consult your doctor before taking up this (or any other) home
remedy.44. Easy Home Remedy for
Cough with Trikatu
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Trikatu is a very famous Ayurvedic combination of three spices, used
extensively in numerous home remedies. It is a simple combination of three
spices – black pepper, long pepper and ginger. Let us learn a home remedy for
cough using this simple spice blend. Shunti Churna – Dry Ginger powder – 10 g rams
Maricha Churna – Black Pepper powder – 10 g rams
Pippali Churna – Long pepper powder – 10 g rams
Cow ghee (claried butter) – 5 grams
Jaggery – 5 grams
How to Make? Mix ginger, black pepper and long pepper powders thoroughly. is
combination is called as Trikatu in Ayurveda. Make sure to use ne powders of
these three. You can also get ready – made Trikatu powder in market. But if
you can make on your own, better. You can use a small mortar and pestle to
powder it. O r you can use a mixer. Keep jaggery and ghee ready. How to Use? Half a teaspoon of each of Trikatu powder, jaggery and ghee – take them and
mix together.is is taken twice a day after food for 15 days to one month to relieve
cough. To Whom It Doesn’t Suit? It is not suitable for people with gastritis and diabetes. How Does It Work? Jaggery and ghee relieve throat irritation. All ingredients of Trikatu are powerful anti inammatory spices. Long pepper is a powerful anti-tussive (useful in cough) and expectorant
(expels phlegm out of lungs). Side Benets
is also helps to improve digestion strength. is remedy is also very good for chronic respiratory disorders (people with
long term lung problems). Notes
Once you prepare Trikatu Churna, it can be stored for upto 3–6 months, if
you keep it closed air tight, without allowing moisture contact or direct
sunlight. Once you prepare Trikatu, Jaggery and ghee mix, you can store it moisture-
free for couple of weeks. ere are Trikatu capsules and tablets in the market. But better to use
Trikatu churna (powder) only for this home remedy.45. Easy Homemade Face
Scrub Using Ayurveda
Herbs
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Let us learn to prepare homemade face scrub with natural Ayurvedic
ingredients. e herbs that I have used are quite commonly available. e
formula is exible. You can add or delete some ingredients based on your
convenience. Purpose of is Face Scrub –
To dig out the pore dust
To cleanse the pores
To remove the dead skin layer
To have a cooling and soothing eﬀect over the skin, in spite of the scrubbing
action
To heal any long lasting acne, acne scar, etc. To have some therapeutic eﬀect over skin diseases aﬀecting face, like eczema. What You Need? Coarse Green gram powder – 2 tablespoon. e powder needs to be coarse, to
bring about the scrubbing eﬀect. Turmeric – 1 pinch – improves skin complexion, ghts skin diseases and skin
allergies.Manijshta (Rubia cordifolia) – Calms Pitta, commonly used in all skin
diseases, cleanses blood. Quantity is 1–2 teaspoonfuls. Khadira (Acacia catechu) – another commonly used herb in all skin diseases. – 1 teaspoon. Neem powder – Nothing is as eﬀective as neem to bring about scrubbing,
cleansing eﬀect. Also heals wounds, ulcers and very useful in skin diseases – 1–
2 teaspoon. Sandalwood – To bring glow to the skin and to calm Pitta – 1 teaspoon
Coarse powder of almond – to have some nutritional value. A good source of
Vitamin E – 1 teaspoon
Rose petal paste/Rose water – to nullify excess heat generated due to
scrubbing. Calming and soothing to facial skin – 1 t easpoon
Curds – sour taste is penetrating in nature. It helps to evacuate the pores. – 1–
2 tablespoon
How to Make? Mix all ingredients and make a semisolid, thin paste. How to Use? Wet the face with water. Apply a thin layer of the scrub. Gently massage the
face in upward direction with your nger tips for 5–7 m inutes. If someone else massages your face instead of yourself, better. Wash oﬀ with lukewarm water. Precautions –
Do not put too much pressure. Take care to avoid active acne that are red in colour. It may induce bursting
and bleeding.Avoid contact to eyes. If some particle gets into the eye it may cause
irritation. In that case, ush the eyes with cold water. Trivia: e same herb combination can be used for making herbal facepack or
face wash powder.46. Ginger Amla Home
Remedy for Asthma and
Hiccups – Make It in a
Minute
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Ginger and amla are powerful herbs with many health benets, mainly
targeting respiratory system and stomach. Let us learn a simple home remedy
for asthma and hiccups, using ginger amla and a few other simple ingredients. Ginger Amla Natural Home Remedy for Asthma and Hiccups – What You
Need? Amla powder – 1 teaspoon (Indian gooseberry)
Pippali – Long pepper powder – 1 teaspoon
Ginger Powder – 1 teaspoon
Sugar/Sugar candy/jaggery – 1 teaspoon
Honey – 1–2 teaspoon. How to make? Make a uniform mixture of powders of Amla, Long pepper and ginger. It needs to be taken along with a little sugar candy and honey. Indications –
Traditionally, this eﬀective home remedy is indicated inAsthma
Chronic respiratory disorders
It is helpful in improving the symptoms of tuberculosis and chronic cough. It is useful in chronic hiccups
Dose –
½ – 1 gram of the powder mix of long pepper, ginger and amla is taken along
with teaspoon of honey and little sugar/sugar candy. e dose can be repeated up to 4–6 times a day based on disease intensity. Normally, it is  administered twice a day, after food. How Long to Take? It can be taken for a period of 1–2 weeks. If the symptoms are severe, it can be
continued till a month time. Shelf Life (Expiration Date)? e powder, once prepared can be stored in air tight container for 2–6
months. How Does It Work? Ayurveda explains similar pathology principle for hiccups and asthma. Hence,
the remedies useful for asthma are most commonly used in hiccups as well. But
this remedy is not inferred to hiccups because of asthma reference. It is
traditionally indicated in both conditions. Pippali – Long Pepper – it is the number 1 spice used in any respiratory tract
conditions in general, and asthma in particular. It acts as mucolytic (breaks
down the thick mucus inside lungs), and bronchodilator (widens the
constricted small long pipes). Many clinical research exists about its usage in
respiratory disorders.Ginger – Another important spice for respiratory health. Ginger is a good
bronchodilator. Amla and honey is a good combination useful to improve lung functions. It
also has powerful anti oxidant activity. As per Ayurveda sugar candy helps to mobilize and expel mucous. Safe for Kids? In a very small dose of quarter teaspoon once or two times a day, after food, it
can be used in kids above 5 years of age. Pregnancy and Lactation? It is best to avoid this, and any other home remedy during pregnancy. It can be administered during lactation period in a small dose of – half to 1
teaspoon once or twice a day after food. Side Eﬀects
Very high dose is not recommended. It may cause burning sensation in
stomach and worsening of gastritis. Very long term usage is also not recommended. It is best to take this remedy only after consulting your doctor.47. Ginger, Amla, Raisin and
Honey Home Remedy for
Asthma and Cough
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Ginger and honey are quite commonly used together in digestion and
respiratory tract disorders. is combination along with amla fruit and raisins
is processed together to form an eﬀective Ayurvedic home remedy for asthma,
cough and chronic respiratory diseases. What You Need? Raisins – 10 g
Amla fruit (Indian gooseberry/Amalaki) – 3 nu mber
Ginger – 10 grams
Honey – 2 teaspoonful (around 10 ml)
How to Make? Take whole amla fruits in a clean vessel. Add suﬃcient quantity of water to it so that all the amla fruits can be
immersed in it. Start boiling amla fruits, till the fruit pulp softens and splits to three pieces. is may take 10–15 minutes for 3 amla fruits. Stop heating and remove the seeds and take the Amla pulp into a mortar
and pestle.Grind it to make paste. Add raisins to it and grind it to make uniform mix with amla. Add ginger powder and honey to it mix it will to make a homogeneous
mass. How to Take? is remedy in a dose of 3–5 grams, twice a day, before or after food is
administered in respiratory conditions. After taking this, if one feels thirsty, then warm water can be consumed. What Are Benets? Useful in asthma, chronic cough, chronic bronchitis and in all long standing
respiratory disorders. Amla, raisins and honey make this a rejuvenating and nourishing recipe. Because of amla and raisins, the spiciness of ginger gets controlled. Hence,
this remedy is well tolerated even in people with sensitive stomach. How It Works? As per Ayurveda, most of the chronic respiratory conditions are due to Kapha
and Vata imbalance. All the ingredients are quite eﬃcient in balancing these
two Doshas. Usually patient with long standing lung disease like asthma/tuberculosis
needs rejuvenation treatment. Raisin and amla provide the same. Ginger is an excellent anti inammatory herb, useful to relieve excess
sputum. How Long To Take? It can be taken for a period of 2 weeks to 3 months, based on doctor’s advice.Once Prepared, How Long Can It Be Stored? It can be stored for a maximum of 3–5 days only. Because of moisture in amla
pulp, it ca nnot be stored for a long period of time. Can Amla Powder Be Used in Place of Amla Pulp? Yes. But traditionally amla pulp is told in the remedy. Hence, eﬀectiveness may
be slightly lower. Safe for Kids? It is safe to use this for kids above 5 years of age, for a short period of 1–2
weeks, under medical supervision. During Pregnancy and Lactation? Better to avoid during pregnancy. Fine to take it during lactation period. Side Eﬀects
Not suitable for people with diabetes. It is even well tolerated with people with sensitive stomach or gastritis, who
do not tolerate spices. However, in such people, a test dose of 1–2 grams can
be tried before administering in full dose.48. Home Remedy for Fever
with Pitta Kapha Imbalance
Using Kutki – Root
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Fever With Pitta Kapha imbalance will have symptoms like heaviness, internal
burning sensation, headache etc. Let us learn about a simple home remedy for
this condition. Home Remedy for Fever –
What You Need? Kutki (Katuki – Picrorhiza kurroa) – ne powder – 1 g ram
Sita – unrened sugar/sugar candy – 3 grams
Indications –
It is a useful home remedy/adjuvant remedy of fever of Pitta and Kapha
imbalances. It is useful in fevers due to viral infections. It helps to relieve headache, heaviness and burning sensation, associated with
fever. Dose –
Half to one gram of Kutki (katuki) powder is administered along with 2–3
grams of sugar candy once or twice a day, 10 m inutes before food.In some places, Kutki capsule is available, one capsule can be taken along
with sugar candy, twice a day, 10 minutes before food. How Long to Take? It can be taken for a period of 1–2 weeks. Shelf Life (Expiration Date)? If it is capsule, it ca n be stored for a period of one year. If it is powder, it ca n be stored for a period of 3–6 m onths. How Does It Work? Kutki is a powerful antiviral and antibacterial herb. It also has hepato – protective activity. So, useful in Pitta imbalances. It is also found to be very useful in hyper – acidity, gastric and duodenal
ulcers in controlled doses. Safe for Kids? In a dose of 250–500 mg/day, Katuki can be administered to kids, under the
supervision of doctor. Pregnancy and Lactation? Not enough data for its usage in pregnancy. Usually safe during lactation in
lower doses. Side Eﬀects
Very high doses may induce vomiting and diarrhoea. How to Tackle Side Eﬀects
By having half a cup of milk and by consulting a doctor immediately.49. Home Remedy for
Vomiting and Hiccups Using
Katuki – Picrorhiza Kurroa –
Root
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Katuki is a very famous Ayurvedic herb used in treating liver diseases and fever. It is also used to relieve vomiting and hiccups. Here is one such simple home
remedy. Natural Remedy for Vomiting – What You Need? Katuki powder (Kutki powder) – 1 gram
Honey – 1 teaspoon
How to Make? Mix 1/2–1 gram of Katuki powder in a teaspoon of honey. Indications –
Vomiting, Nausea (vomiting sensation), Hiccups
Dose –
Half to one gram of Katuki powder along with a teaspoon of honey, once or
twice a day. How Long to Take?It can be taken for a period of 3–5 days. Shelf Life (Expiration Date)? Katuki powder can be stored for a period of 3–6 months in an air tight
container
How Does It Work? Katuki promotes natural peristalsis. It is also found to be very useful in hyper – acidity, gastric and duodenal
ulcers in controlled doses. It has hepato – protective action. It protects liver. Hence useful in vomiting
associated with jaundice. Safe for Kids? In a dose of 250–500 mg, Katuki can be administered to kids, under the
supervision of doctor. Pregnancy and Lactation? Not enough data for its usage in pregnancy. It is considered safe during
lactation period, in lower doses. Side Eﬀects –
Very high doses may induce vomiting and diarrhoea.50. How to Use Turmeric for
Allergic Rhinitis? 4
Traditional Methods
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Turmeric is the best spice to treat allergic rhinitis. Ayurveda explains number
of medicines for this condition with turmeric and other spices as ingredient. But turmeric can also be used as home remedy to supplement treatment. Method 1 – Use in Diet – It can be used regularly in the gravy or rasam etc
making a habit of using at least few pinches of turmeric in diet is the best way
to keep allergic conditions at bay. Method 2 – Turmeric with Hot Milk – Take a pinch of turmeric and add it
to a cup of hot milk. Drink this on empty stomach in the morning. If you are
allergic to milk, you can consume it with water. Method 3 – Turmeric with Ghee – Add two pinches of turmeric to 4
teaspoons of ghee. Just before going out of house, apply very thin layer of this
ghee turmeric mixture to the inner side of both noses (nostrils). is looks a
bit uncomfortable but the results are quite good. Method 4 – Hot Pan Technique – Put a teaspoon of turmeric powder over a
hot pan and inhale fumes. is helps to reduce the inammation of upper
respiratory tract.1. 2. 3. 1.51. Licorice Home Remedy
for Bleeding Disorder, Fever
and Heart Support
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Licorice is one of the most versatile Ayurvedic herbs. Its use is seen in gastritis,
aphrodisiac therapy, fever and bleeding disorders. Let us learn an eﬀective
home remedy for bleeding disorders, fever and atherosclerosis. What You Need? Liquorice powder (Yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra) – 10 g rams
Katuki powder (Picrorrhiza kurroa) – 10 g rams
Lukewarm water. How to Make? Mix equal quantities of Liquorice powder and Katuki powder into a
homogeneous powder. is powder mix in a dose of 500 mg to 1 gram two times a day, after food
is administered along with a cup of lukewarm water. Benets
It is useful in fever. Both Kutki and Liquorice stimulate liver, calm
Pitta and have anti inammatory and antibacterial eﬀect.2. 3.It is useful in bleeding disorders of Pitta origin, like nasal bleeding,
heavy periods, etc. Both Katuki and Liquorice are known for anti-atherosclerotic activity. at means, they help to reduce the collection of cholesterol and clots
in the inner side of blood vessels of heart. Hence it is a good home
remedy for atherosclerosis. How Long to Take? It can be taken for 2–3 months time, based on doctor’s advice. Side Eﬀects
People who are sensitive to the said ingredients should avoid it. It is best to avoid this home remedy in children, pregnant and lactating
mothers. It is best to take this home remedy under strict medical supervision.52. Long Pepper – Honey
Home Remedy for Cough
Y
is is a simple home remedy for cough with three ingredients – honey, long
pepper and another one called as Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum). Kantakari herb is one among Dashamoola (ten roots) group of herbs. Kanta means thorns. is herb is very thorny. Kanta also means throat. is
herb is usually used in treating disorders related to throat and respiratory tract
– such as sore throat, cough, asthma, bronchitis etc. So the name, Kantakari. Ingredients –
Pippali – Long pepper – half a teaspoon. Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) – half a teaspoon. Madhu – Honey – 1–2 teaspoon. How to Make? Mix ne powders of the two herbs and add honey. Mix well to make a paste. Lick this, in a dose of one teaspoonful, two times a day after food. One can drink water after taking this remedy. Uses
Used in the treatment of cough. Helpful in weak digestion.Relieves cough with sputum. Useful in sore throat. is remedy can be used in children above 1 year age. It is quite safe in
lactation period. But in pregnancy, one needs to consult a doctor before trying
this remedy.53. Triphala Home Remedy
for Eye Care
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Triphala is one of the most common ingredients in many eye care products. Triphala is one of the safest of Ayurvedic products. It contains three fruits. Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
Amla – Indian Gooseberry
Uses
It would help anyone who has recurrent eye problems like dryness of eyes,
irritation, redness, itch ing sensation, bu rning sensation etc. It also helps to some extent in people with vision power related issues. People suﬀering from computer vision syndrome – CVS. People who complain of eye dryness post – eye – surgery. What you need? Triphala Churna (powder) – half teaspoon
Honey – 8–10 drops
Ghee – 3–4 drops. How to Make?Mix all the three in a bowl thoroughly to make a paste. How to Take? Take the paste along with water at night, after food. How Long to Take? It can be taken for 2–3 months or even longer. It is traditionally told as
something that can be taken on daily basis for a long period of time. Contra Indications
It is best to avoid this during pregnancy and children below 5 years of age. Can Triphala Tablets be Used in Place of Powder? Nope. Traditionally powder is told as ingredient in this home remedy.1. 2. 3. 4.54. Triphaladi Churnam
Uses, Dose, Ingredients,
Side Effects
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Triphaladi churnam is a combination of three herbal ingredients –
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – Fruit rind
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellerica – Fruit rind
Amla – Emblica oﬃcinalis – Fruit
Yashtimadhu – Liquorice powder
all the four herbs are dried under shade, powdered and ltered to get ne
powder. Uses: It is potent astringent. It can be boiled with water and ltered, this
decoction acts as herbal wound healing. For Internal Administration – It is rich in antioxidants, good for eyes, spleen,
liver, useful in diabetes, and acts as rasayana (antiaging). Triphala Cleanse: It can also be eﬀectively used for natural herbal bowel
cleanse and herbal colon cleansing. Can Triphaladi Churnam Help in Diabetes? Yes. Triphala Churnam is ideal as a supplement in diabetes. Apart from helping
in controlling the blood sugar level, it also rejuvenates and acts as antioxidant.Quantity of Triphaladi Choornam to Be Taken – For easy bowel movements
and to relieve gas trouble – ve grams at night with warm water. As a liver
protective and anti oxidant agent (Rasayana) 2–3 grams one or two times a day
with warm or cold water. External Application – Hair Wash Powder
Triphaladi is a simple combination of Triphala and liquorice. is can be used
to wash hair and also as hair pack. is is useful to get rid of dandruﬀ, grey
hairs. It prevents hair fall. Triphaladi for Eye Wash –
A tablespoon of Triphaladi choornam is mixed with 2 cups of water, boiled
and reduced to half a cup. is is ltered. e ltered plain liquid is used for
eye wash in cases for eye infection. Side Eﬀects of Triphaladi Churnam
ere are no known side eﬀects. However, to use this product in people with
high BP, child, pregnant and lactating mothers, one needs to consult a
healthcare expert.55. Trikatu Churna Benets,
Dose, Remedies, Side
Effects
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Trikatu Churna is a simple mixture of three Indian spices in powder form. Trikatu Churna falls both under medicinal herbs and dietary herbs. Synonyms – Trikatu choornam, Trikatu choorna, katutraya churna,
kadutraya churna etc. It is a combination of equal parts of
Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Long pepper fruit – Piper longum and
Ginger. Tri – means three,
katu – herbs that are hot and pungent. Chruna is a Sanskrit term meaning powder. If these spices are available, the Trikatu powder can be made at home, under
hygienic conditions, using a mixer. Trikatu Benets – Trikatu is hot in potency, stimulative in nature, good for
liver, spleen and pancreas. It stimulates stomach to produce enzymes, helps
indigestion. It is also useful in cough, cold, asthma.Benets of Trikatu – Ginger, Black Pepper, Long Pepper –
Deepana – it im proves digestion strength. Shleshmaghna – it balances Kapha dosha. Medoghna – it burns fat. Reduces cholesterol levels. Kushta – useful in skin diseases. Peenasa – useful in running nose, allergic rhinitis
Jayet Arochakam – relieves anorexia. Ama – useful to relieve ama (a state of indigestion). Meha – useful in diabetes
Gulma – useful in abdominal tumor, bloating
Galamaya – useful in throat infection and diseases. Trikatu and Liver
Trikatu is experimentally proven for liver protective activity against liver
damage. Its Deepana, Pachana eﬀect (Carminative and digestive) can be
understood that it stimulates liver to produce enzymes. (Pitta = digestion
capacity = digestive enzymes. Trikatu increases Pitta.) Its one ingredient – Pippali (long pepper) is very useful in treating
hepatomegaly and splenomegaly. Black pepper is an excellent antiviral and antibacterial spice, hence useful in
liver infection. For this reason, Trikatu is an ingredient of many Ayurvedic medicines
targeted for liver disorders. For example:
Parpatakarishtam – used in anaemia, chronic liver disorders, hepatomegalySarva Jvarahara Lauha – used in hepatomegaly
Gudapippali – used in infectious liver conditions
Trikatu in Other Ayurvedic Medicines
When used along with other herbs, Trikatu enhances the bio – availability of
active constituents of the co – herbs in the target are of disease. Trikatu is used
as ingredient in many Ayurvedic medicines such as Kanchnar Guggulu,
Navayasa Lahua, Dashamoolakatutraya Kashaya, Ashwagandharishta, Cofavin
Syrup, Cofavin DM Syrup etc. Trikatu Churna Dose
500 mg to 3 grams in divided doses in a day, preferably after food. Trikatu
Churna can be taken along with honey or water. If it is too spicy to taste as
such, it ca n also be added to food and taken along with the food. In case of gastritis patients, where Trikatu needs to be administered, it is
administered along with Shankha Bhasma. Side Eﬀects – Due to hot potency, Trikatu may worsen gastritis. May cause
burning sensation in higher doses. Research Articles on Trikatu – Trikatu churna – action against intestinal
worms (anthelminthic activity ), Anti bacterial eﬀect of Trikatu churna, Liver
protective activity  of Trikatu churna. Ayurvedic Products with Trikatu Churna as Ingredient –
Herbal Jams: Chitrak Haritaki, Dashamoola Haritaki, Vilwadi Lehyam,
Haridra Khand
Tablets: Gokshuradi Guggulu, Shiva Gutika, Yograj Guggulu – Commiphora
mukul
Herbal Ghees – Triphala Ghrita, Vyoshadi Vataka
Trikatu for Skin DiseasesIntake of Trikatu along with Harad (Haritaki), Jaggery and sesame oil for 1
month cures skin diseases. (Reference: Charaka Chikitsa Sthana 7/61). Trikatu for Ascites:
Reference: Charaka Chikitsa Sthana 13th chapter
For the patient suﬀering from Kaphaja type of Udara Roga (ascites with Kapha
Dosha dominance, fat – less buttermilk added with Yavani, Rock salt, cumin
seeds and Trikatu is administered. In Pittaja Udara (ascites due to Pitta), Buttermilk prepared of well formed
curd along with the powder of Trikatu. If the patient is suﬀering from Sannipatika Udara (ascites with all ree
Dosha imbalance, then he should take buttermilk along with Tryusana,
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Herbal Bath Powder at
Home? Y
Here are diﬀerent combinations of herbal bath powders that you can try at
home. If you wish to stop soap and try some herbals, then give it a try. General Considerations
Gram our (also known as besan powder) is the general base for any bathing
powder combination. It is good for skin and provides scrubbing action. A small percentage of people may be sensitive to besan powder, which can
use Green gram powder as base. Overall this powder can be used as 50% ingredient of the formula. e rest
50% is composed by diﬀerent combination of herbal powders. is combination of herbal powders can be made based on desired eﬀect and
availability of herbs. e below mentioned combination is good to use even in kids. ere are three basic purposes behind use of below herbal powders is
Improvement in skin health and complexion. Ability of the herbs to heal acne, skin scars and minor skin lesions. Relieving body pain and inammation.Bathing Powder Formula –
Gram our or green gram powder – 10 s poons. Neem Powder – 1 spoon – Neem is very good for skin. Heals wounds, relieves
acne and relieves minor skin lesions with ease. Manjishta (Indian madder – Rubia cordifolia) – 1 spoon – Very good for skin,
used in many herbal medicines to improve skin health. Turmeric – 1/2 spoon – 1 spoon – Relieves skin lesions and allergic skin
complexion. Improves skin glow. Quantity can be little less – say, half a spoon
only. Too much of it, may leave yellow colour on skin, if not washed with
water properly. Amla (Indian gooseberry) – dry powder – 1 spoon. It is rich in anti oxidants,
has a coolant eﬀect over skin and calms Pitta. Ginger – 2 pinches – Improves blood circulation and relieves inammation. Rose Petal paste made with water – has calming eﬀect, relieves any burning
sensation in skin and improves glow. If you do not get rose ower, you can use
a few drops of rose water. – 1 teaspoon
Almond – rich in natural vitamin E, excellent skin moisturizer – 1 t easpoon
Khadira – (Acacia catechu) – A very good Ayurvedic herb, useful in many skin
diseases. ere is also a reference in Ayurveda that people with recurrent skin
diseases should take bath by adding this powder into hot water. Hence it is
very good for skin, even on external application – 1 t easpoon
Vacha (Acorus calamus – sweet ag/calamus) – useful to relieve skin
inammation. – 1/2–1 spoon
Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) – Relieves body aches and pains. 1 spoon
Reetha/Soapnut powder – 1 spoon – g ives good frothing. In the above combination of herbs, you can use as much as available,
depending on purpose.If you want to relieve skin problem, use more of Manjishta, Khadira, Vacha
and Neem. If you want to relieve body aches and pains – use more of ginger, Rasna. If you have burning sensation, use more of rose water/paste, almond and
Amla
If you have skin allergy and non healing wounds, add more of turmeric and
neem powder. Use of Fragrance
If you have any problem with the aroma of your nal combination of bathing
powder, you can use any natural fragrance of your choice. Liquid Additive Options
Eucalyptus oil – just two drops – good anti inammatory oil, good for
respiratory healthy. Rose water – Good for skin, coolant. 1–2 s poons. Kumkumadi Taila – 1–2 drops. Relieves acne, improves skin glow. How Long Can is Powder Be Stored? If stored in an air tight container, the bath powder can be stored safely for up
to 1 year.57. Mantha – Fruit
Squeezes
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e word meaning of mantha is squeezing or churning. Mantha is prepared by adding water to fruits and the fruits are squeezed. A
semisolid product is obtained and it is consumed. For this, either single fruit or combination of fruits is used. References
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 3/9–10. Sushruta Samhita Sutrasthana 46. Preparation Method –
Take required fruits in a vessel. Add four parts of water. Squeeze the fruits
thoroughly till the whole mass turn semi solid. It is consumed as it is, in a dose
of 50–100 ml. It is consumed readily soon after preparation. It does not stay fresh for
longer than 6 hours time. Eg: Kharjuradi Mantha
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 3
Date fruits, Pomegranate, Raisins, Kokum butter – Garcinia indica,
Tamarind and Falsa fruitAll these fruits in equal quantities are taken along with four parts water,
squeezed together to prepare Mantha. It is administered in 100 ml dose to
treat alcoholic intoxication and side eﬀects of alcoholism. Its shelf life is 6–10 hours.58. Herbal Drinks –
Paneeya
Y
ey are derivatives of Kashaya – herbal decoctions. ese are weakest among
all the liquid dosage forms. ese are used for improving digestion strength in
weak and debilitated persons, aged patients and children. Synonyms: Jala kalpana, Paana Kalpana, Udaka Kalpana, Paneeya Kalpana
ese are used both in therapeutics and as part of Dietetics. It is an Upa
Kalpana (derivative) of Kwatha Kalpana. It is a diluted decoction, usually prescribed along with other medicines or as
co – drink along with food. Reference: Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2/157
Method of Preparation
Coarse powder of the herbs is taken in 1 p art. It is added with 64 parts of water, boiled and reduced to half. Filtered. 10 Grams, mixed with 640 ml water S boiled and reduced to 320 ml. Filtered and used. Matra – 2 pala = 96 grams. 1:64 S ½ part. Example:•
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total – 1 part of following six herbs. Musta – Java Grass Cyperus rotundus 1/6th part
Parpataka – Hedyotis corymbosa/Fumaria indica 1/6th part
Usheera – Vetiveria zizanioides 1/6th part
Chandana – red sandalwood Pterocarpus santalinus 1/6th part
Udichya – Pavonica odorata 1/6th part
Nagara – Ginger – 1/6th part
Water – 64 parts
Boiled and reduced to 32 parts. Uses
Pipasa – excessive thirst
Jwara – fever
Administered in up to 100 ml once or twice a day. 100 ml is the nal product. 200 ml is the water quantity. Mix of herbs = 3 grams – each herb is taken half – 1 grams only. During Fever, Paneeya Should Be Given in Hot Condition. In case of fever, usually paneeya is administered in hot condition. is is because during fever, digestion strength of the patient is very week.Charaka Samhita, Vimana Sthana, 3
Treatment of Kaphaja Madatyaya: Alcoholic Intoxication with Kapha
Aggravation
e physician should overcome the Kaphaja type of Madatyaya by emetic
therapy and fasting therapy (Upavasa). If the patient suﬀers from morbid thirst, then he is given the decoction of
Hribera – Coleus vettiveroides
Bala – Sida cordifolia
Prishniparni (Uraria picta) or
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
He may also be given the boiled and cooled decoction of all the above
mentioned drugs along with Nagara ginger – paneeya
e patient is given water boiled with either Dusparsa and Musta (Cyperus
rotundus) or
Musta (Cyperus rotundus) and parpataka or
Musta (Cyperus rotundus) alone for the pachana (metabolic transformation)
of Doshas. e above mentioned drinks (decoctions) can be safely administered in all
types of alcoholic intoxication for curing morbid thirst and fever.59. Arka Kalpana –
Distillation Products
Y
Arka – a product of distillation is widely used in Unani system of medicine. It
is especially useful when the herbs contain essential oils, volatile oils. In
Ayurveda, there is a book by name Arka prakasha, written by Ravana, which
explains hundreds of Arka medicines. From 18th century onwards these preparations were extensively adopted in
the books of Ayurveda. For the preparation of Arka we need “Arka Yantra” i.e. Distillation
apparatus. General Method of Arka Preparation
e drug is coarsely powdered if dry & crushed if wet, to soak it in suﬃcient
quantity of water for 2 to 4 hours. e well soaked drug is transferred to the distillation apparatus & 10 parts
of water is added to it. e mixture is continuously heated till 60% of the distillate is collected. After cooling the distillate (collected Arka) is preserved in a airtight bottle. Precautions
Coarse powder of dry drug or the crushed part of wet drug should be used in
the process.Only 60% of the liquid must be distilled, for the remaining may not have
any volatile principles in it. e Arka has to be preserved in airtight bottle & placed in dry & cool place
to check the evaporation of volatile principles. Characteristics of Arka
A good Arka must –
Be clear & transparent. Possess the odor & taste of the ingredients. Arka Unt for erapeutic Use
With unpleasant odor. Turbid with changed color & taste
If it causes giddiness. Dosage, Adjuvant, Shelf Life & Examples
General dosage: 12 to 24 ml. Water. 1 to 2 years. Eg:
Shatapushparka – Dill seed – for improving lactation, digestion. Ajamoda arka – for bloating, digestion strength improvement
Brahmi Arka – to improve memory, concentration
Tulasi – Holy Basil Arka to improve respiratory health. Ginger arka for digestionGuduchi – Ashwagandha arka for immunity, fever, to improve body strength.60. Panaka – Herbal Juice
Y
Panaka is the derivative of cold infusion. Like in cold infusion, there is no
heating process involved here. Panaka is prepared with fruit or herb fresh
juices. is dosage form is rarely found in ancient text books. DravyaGuna Vijnana
by Yadavji Trikamji Acharya mentions about it. Apart from fruit juices, Panaka contains
Sugar candy or jaggery as sweetening agent
Spices such as black pepper or cumin seeds for easy digestion. ese spices
also help to balance the coldness of this dosage form (as there is not heat
process involved in its making). ere is no harsh rule about ingredients. You can choose ingredients out of
your experience and taste. Examples –
Tamarind Juice
Tamarind fruit – 1 part
Water – 4 part
Sugar candy – 1–2 parts, based on the required concentration. Saindhava Lavana (Rock salt) – 1/10–1/ 20 parts.Fried cumin powder – 1/10–1/20 parts
Black pepper powder – 1/10–1/20 parts
Seeds of tamarind are removed. e pulp is soaked in water for 1–2 h ours. It is macerated well and the liquid is ltered. To this ltrate, powders of
remaining ingredients are added and mixed well. Uses: Stimulant, quenches thirst, relieves fatigue and improves digestion
strength. Balances Kapha and Vata Dosha. Sandalwood Panaka
Red or white sandalwood – powder – 1 p art
Water 4 parts
Sugar candy – 1–2 parts based on taste
Lemon juice extract – 1/10th part. If required,
Fried cumin powder – 1/10–1/20 parts
Black pepper powder – 1/10–1/20 parts
Sandalwood is soaked overnight in water. Next day, it is macerated well and
the liquid is ltered. To this ltrate, the ne powder of remaining drugs are
added and stirred well. is product pacies Pitta, useful for relieving burning sensation all over the
body, excess thirst, burning urination and fever.1. 2. 3.61. How to Make Herbal
Syrups? Y
Any Kashaya (herbal decoction, tea) can be converted into syrups by adding
sugar, sugar candy or jaggery. Making a Syrup Has Below Advantages
Improves Shelf Life. 66.66% of sugar acts as a natural preservative. If
you prepare kashaya, then you need to use it within 12 hours. All
market available kashayams contains added preservatives
Improves Palatability. Most of the kashayas are extremely bitter and
astringent. Sometimes patient vomits while taking them. Turning
Kashaya into syrup helps to improve the taste of the product. Health Benets Sugar candy comes with some health benets. It is
useful in dry cough, provides carbohydrates, replenishes energy quickly,
has calming eﬀect of stomach and intestinal mucosa and balances Pitta
Dosha. Disadvantages
Diabetic people cannot use syrups. It is better to avoid sugar in case of PCOS,
hypothyroidism, obesity, high Kapha imbalance disorders. If sugar content of the nal product is less, then preservatives might be
required. If you are using natural sugar candy or jaggery, then it is ne. If you are
using normal sugar, it is  not liked by many due to chemicals added in it.Formula –
Prepare the Kashaya rst. Add equal amount of sugar to it. If you are taking
100 ml of Kashaya, add 100 grams of sugar to it. Heat in moderate re with continuous stirring. Continue heating till the nal mix becomes thick and gains syrup
consistency. Allow it to cool down naturally and store in amber glass, air tight containers. Which Kashayas Can Be Used to Make Syrup? Technically any kashaya can be converted into syrup. Syrup can be benecial
especially with Vata and Pitta disorders. It is not much useful in Kapha
disorders because sugar increases Kapha Dosha. Ginger Kashaya syrup to improve digestion. Trikatu Kashaya syrup with ginger, pepper, black pepper for digestion and
dry cough. Guduchi – Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia syrup to improve immunity
Ashwagandha – Indian ginseng – Withania somnifera syrup for improving
immunity, to act as aphrodisiac and to improve muscle strength, to relieve
stress. Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus syrup calms Pitta dosha, improves
lactation, body weight, for hormonal balance in women. Tulsi, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper syrup for cough. Drakshadi kashaya – for Pitta care, hyperacidity. Dashamoola kashaya – for swelling inammation etc.Shelf Life
If you prepare your own syrup, it can be stored for 6 months to 1 year time. Store in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight, in glass containers. Keep out of reach and sight of children.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.62. Herbal Jam Preparation
– Avaleha Kalpana
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Synonyms: Leha, Lehya, Leham, Avaleha, Avaleh, Avaleham, Herbal Paste. Essential Components of Avaleha
Herbal decoction – Kashaya
A paste fried with oil or ghee or both. For example, amla pulp fried in
sesame oil and ghee in case of Chyawanprash. It could be raisins fried
in ghee or in some cases, it ca n be a powder fried in ghee. Sugar, sugar candy or jaggery
Spice combination. Honey – In a few, honey might not be there. Method of Preparation –
Herbal decoction – Kashaya is prepared. Filtered. e powder or pulp of fruit is fried in oil or ghee. e kashaya and the fried herb are taken together in a big wide mouthed
vessel. Add sugar or jaggery. Start heating. e liquid starts solidifying. Heat it till the mass turns to semi
solid state.a. b.
c.Take it out of re. While it is cooling down, add ne powder mix of spices
and mix well. After it co ols down completely, add honey and mix thoroughly. Signs to Observe –
While frying the herb powder or paste in ghee or oil, fry till the whole mass
becomes homogenous and the oil or ghee starts slowly separating out from the
mass. While heating kashaya, fried mass and sugar together, stop heating when you
observe these signs –
Take a teaspoon of mass out of vessel, allow it to cool down for a few
seconds, take the mass between thumb and index ngers. If the mass
forms thread between the ngers, it is  time to stop heating. Take a teaspoon of mass out of vessel; allow it to cool down for a few
seconds. Press your thumb on the mass. If your nger prints are
forming on the mass, then stop heating. Take a teaspoon of mass out of vessel and put it in water taken in a
mug. If it sinks down and sits at the bottom of the mug, it is time to
stop heating. Precautions –
Start frying the paste or powder when the Kashaya is about to be ltered. Add this fried paste and sugar to kashaya when the Kashaya is still hot. Do
not allow Kashaya to cool down or to become stale. is will spoil the whole
product. Do not over – heat the kashaya – paste – sugar mass. Do not add spice powders to the semi solid paste when it is very hot. Wait
till it co ols down a bit.Do not add honey when the mass is still hot. Add it only after cools down
continuously. Maintain moderate heat. Do not over – heat. Continuously stir while making kashaya, while frying, while mixing etc. Maintain utmost hygiene. Dose: Traditional dose is 50 grams per day. Practical dose – 10–20 grams per day in single or divided dose. Co Drink – 10–40 ml of milk, sugarcane juice, broth of pulses (Yusha), any
disease specic Kashaya, hot or cold infusions are administered along with
herbal jams. Default Proportions –
In some Lehyam formulas, the proportion of Kashaya, sugar etc are not
mentioned. In such a case, follow the default formula –
Herbal powder or paste – 1 part
Sugar – 4 parts
If jaggery, then 2 parts
Liquid or Kashaya – 4 parts
Reference: Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 8th chapter. Shelf life – 1 year. Store in a cool dry place in an air tight container. Always
use a dry spoon to scoop. Importance
Avaleha contains Kashaya – water soluble extract of herbs.It contains fried pulp or powder – fat soluble extract of herbs
It contains nourishing sugar candy or jaggery. It contains medicinal spices with volatile oils
It contains honey which acts as a vehicle and a catalyst. It contains wide variety of phyto – chemicals from various media. Hence, most of the anti ageing medicines of Ayurveda like Chyawanprash,
Brahma rasayana, Ashwagandha rasayana etc are herbal jams. Because of spices, it is  very useful in digestive and respiratory tract disorders. Khanda Kalpana
It is similar to leha preparation. Here, heating is further continued to prepare a
semi solid mass. It is added with spice powders and granules are prepared. Eg: Haridra Khanda – turmeric granules with spices for treating allergic
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Chyavanprash? 5 Hidden
Pharma Principles
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Chyavanprash is a paste or herbal jam preparation. is dosage form is called
Avaleha, lehyam or leha in Ayurveda. It is grouped as one of the prime among
the rejuvenating and anti ageing medicines (Rasayana). Chyavanprash is made of sugar candy or sugar base. It has Amla – Indian
gooseberry as the main ingredient. ere are many references to Chyawanprash. Among them, two are considered as main, in pharma Industry. Charaka Samhita Chikitsa Sthana 1.1/62–74
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda Avaleha chapter
How to Make Chyavanprash? Kashaya preparation (herbs coarse powder – bo iling in water)
Tie 500 Amla fruits in a cloth. Make it to suspend in the above
kashaya while it is boiling. After kashaya is made, lter it and keep it ready. Take out these amla fruits out of the cloth pack, remove seeds, fry in
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Add Spices (also called Prakshepa)
Allow it to cool down further
Add honey, mix and store. Part 1 – Boiling of Kashaya –
A set of herbs – 48 grams is taken and boiled in 12.288 litres of water, boiled
and reduced to 3.072 litres. Filtered. While boiling it, 500 amla fruits are taken and tied as a pack and suspended
in this boiling kashaya. Rules for Preparing Kashaya
Do not close the lid on the vessel. Stir continuously or else the herbs may settle at the bottom of the
vessel. It may lead to charring. Basic proportion of herbs + water is 1:16
It is boiled till only 4 parts remains. Coarse powder of raw materials make it easier to lter. Fine powder
makes it diﬃcult to lter. Maintain low ame especially after the kashaya starts boiling. Kashaya Herbs – as per Charaka –Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
Kashmarya – Gmelina arborea
Patali – Stereospermum suaveolens
Bala – Country mallow – Sida cordifolia
Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
Prishniparni – Uraria picta
Mashaparni – Teramnus labialis
Mudgaparni – Phaseolus trilobus
Pippali – Long pepper
Shvadamstra – Tribulus terrestris
Brihati – Solanum indicum
Kantakari – Solanum surattense
Shringi – Pistacia chinensis
Tamalaki – Phyllanthus niruri
Draksha – Grapes
Jivanti – Leptadenia reticulata
Pushkara – Inula racemosa
Aguru – Aquilaria agallochaAbhaya – Harad – Terminalia chebula
Riddhi – Habenaria intermedia
Jivaka – Malaxis acuminata
Rishabhaka – Manilkara hexandra
Shati – Zadoary (root) – Hedychium spicatum/Curcuma zeodaria
Musta – Cyperus rotundus
Punarnava – Boerhavia diﬀusa
Meda – Polygonatum cirrh ifolium
Ela – Cardamom
Chandana – Sandalwood
Utpala – Water Lily
Vidari – Pureria tuberosa
Vrusha – Adhatoda vasica
Kakoli – Fritillaria roylei
Kakanasika – Martynia annua
Part 2 – Filter the Kashaya, Add Sugar and Filter Again. After 12.288 litres of water in kashaya is boiled and reduced to 3.072 l itres, the
amla pack is taken out. Kashaya is ltered. 2.4 kg of Sugar is added when the Kashaya is still hot. If it is hot, then it makes the sugar mixing very easy.•
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particles of sugar from the Kashaya. Part 3 – De – Seed Amlas, Fry the Amla Pulp in Ghee. After taking out amla fruits from the cloth packs, it is mashed and seeds are
removed. To this, 567 grams of ghee is added and fried. (Master Charaka
mentions to add equal amount of sesame oil to it). After removing the seeds, some people remove the bre part of the amla
fruits by ltering through a cloth. Take care not to fry amla in ghee for very long time. It may burn the paste
Part 4 – Fried Amla+Kashaya + Sugar S Boil
Ghee fried amla is added to the kashaya+sugar solution. It is boiled. Boiling is continued till leha siddha lakshana (signs of completion of jams) is
seen. Avaleha Siddha Lakshana –
Tantumatva – thread consistency
If you take a small piece of the mix between your thumb and index nger,
you can make 1–2 threads
Peedite Mudra – a part of the mix is allowed to cool down. After that, it is
pressed with nger. e nger prints become visible on the semi solid mix. is sign is more appreciable after completion of chyawanprash making. Signs to Observe While Boiling the Sugar + Kashaya + Amla Pulp Mix
e solution starts thickening. Gandha Varna Rasodhbhava – e good aroma of amla and ghee
becomes more and more appreciable.•Apsu Majjati – If you drop the mix into water, it settles down at the
bottom, without spreading much. Part 5: Semisolid Mass S Stop Heating, Add Spices (Prakshepa) S Add
Honey
Once the Kashaya turns semisolid and all the leha completion signs are found,
it is taken out of re. Allowed to cool down. It is added with
6 Pala – 288 g of honey;
4 Pala – 192 g of Tugaksiri;
2 Pala – 96 g of Long pepper
1 pala – 48 g of each of –
Twak – Cinnamon
Ela – Cardamom
Patra – Cinnamon leaves
Keshara – Nagakeshar – Mesua ferrea
All the above are added when the semisolid mass is still lukewarm. It is stirred
continuously to obtain a blackish – brown. And that is how, the great Chyawanprash is made.64. Home Remedy for
Strength and Immunity in
Chronic Lung Diseases
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In long standing lung diseases like tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, chronic
asthma etc (chronic means long standing), immunity, body strength and lung
capacity to function normally gets depleted. Here is an easy home remedy,
using ghee, jaggery and long pepper powder. What You Need? Long pepper powder – 25 grams
Jaggery (brown sugar) – 25 grams
Ghee – 25 grams
Water – half a cup. How to Make? Take jaggery to a clean wide mouthed vessel. Add half a cup of water. Heat it to dissolve it. Add ghee and long pepper fruit ne powder to the vessel. Continue heating till all the water content evaporates.In the initial phase of heating the jaggery, ghee and long pepper powder
together, it formed a dirty mixed mass. But now, as you can see, the ghee has
got completely separated from rest of the ingredients. is is also one of the
things to observe to judge when to stop heating while making an herbal ghee
preparation. Nearing to the end put a small piece of mass in the vessel to re. If it does
not make any sound, then it indicates that there is no more moisture in the
ghee. is is the time to stop heating. Stop heating. Filter when it is hot. You will get around 15–20 ml of nal product (ghee). In the initial phase of heating, there will be no aroma. Nearing to the end,
ghee and long pepper give out good aroma. How to Use? Half to one teaspoon of this ghee is given once or two times a day, followed by
a cup of warm water, 2 times a day, before food, for a period of 1–2 m onths. For those having recurrent lung problems (respiratory disorders), in a dose of
one teaspoon per day, it ca n be taken for 2–3 m onths. What Are Its Benets? It improves strength and immunity. It improves digestion power. It helps to improve immunity and lung power in people with chronic lung
diseases like tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, chronic asthma etc. It is good for people undergoing lung cancer treatment. It is also good for people with smoking habit.Note that it is not a medicine to treat all above conditions. But it is a very
good supplement to maintain high energy levels during those illnesses. How It Works? People with chronic respiratory disorders often suﬀer from depleted strength,
loss of muscle mass, lack of digestion strength and immunity. is traditional
Ayurvedic recipe is tailor made for them. Both ghee and jaggery have high nutritive value. Ghee is a good anti aging and rejuvenating product. It helps to re-energize
and boost immunity. Long pepper, being an essential ingredient in anti aging products like
Chyawanprash, is very good for respiratory and digestive systems. It also has
rasayana (anti aging, rejuvenating eﬀects). How Long to Take? It can be taken for a period of 2 weeks to 3 months, based on doctor’s advice. Once Prepared, How Long Can It Be Stored? It can be stored for 6 months to one year, in clean air tight container. Safe for Kids? It is safe to use this for kids above 5 years of age, for a short period of 1–2
weeks, under medical supervision. During Pregnancy and Lactation? Better to avoid during pregnancy. Fine to take it during lactation period. Side Eﬀects
Not suitable for people with diabetes.ough it is made in ghee medium, it does not increase cholesterol levels, in
the said dose. It is even well tolerated in people with sensitive stomach or gastritis, who do
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        Deliquescent (which melt on exposure) & Hygroscopic drugs (with
moisture) cannot be dispensed in powder form. Eg: Asafoetida
(Heeng), Yavakshara. Factors Aﬀecting Size Reduction
Physical properties of the drugs such as hardness, toughness, moisture
content etc. Melting or softening point of the drugs. (Due to the heat generated
during mechanical grinding). e size of the starting material. If the size is too large then it may need
reduction in stages. Reduction has to be carried out in aseptic conditions to prevent
bacterial contamination. Machines Used for Size Reduction of Powders –•
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Bohr stone mill. Hand mill, Colloid mill, Fluid energy mill. Kashaya Churna/Kwatha Churna
Usually coarse powder mix. Materials that pass through sieve number
10 are considered Kashaya churna. Prepared with ingredients of the formula. Take the powder, add 16 times water, boil and reduce to 4 parts, lter
and use. It is better than market available kashaya. Since, it is freshly prepared. Eg: Dashamoola kashaya churna, Manjishtadi kashaya churna etc. Pharmacology
e action of Churna starts from the mouth, as soon as it comes into
contact with tongue. As per Ayurveda, not only the medicinal active principles, even the
taste of the medicine has its own eﬀect on the patient. Sweet – calming,
Salt, sour, pungent – stimulating, initiating
Astringent – stopping, blocking eﬀect (Stambhana etc)
In case of cough, cold, nose blockage, most of the powders are spicy
(Talisadi, Trikatu – Ginger, black pepper, long pepper, Sitopaladi etc). As soon as they come into contact with tongue, due to higher
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mucosal lining from spices. Hence, in Pitta persons, ghee is very useful. Eg: Hingwashtaka Churna – is administered along with ghee. If the product is administered with honey, it gets absorbed and spreads
to the target organ quickly, due to catalyst activity (Yogavahi) property
of honey. If the product is made with sugar, jaggery, then it will take longer time
to dissolve and its action can be expected more at stomach and
intestines, rather in oral cavity. 38. How to Make Your Own
Ayurvedic Tooth Powder. 7
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Out of all the tooth cleaning products in the market, powders work best. We
cannot expect chemicals in the paste to go into nook and corner of teeth and
clean. With powders, at least we can be sure of it forcefully evicting that corner
dirt out of our mouths. Herbal tooth powders come with a distinct advantage of adding medicinal
value. Gum Healing Benets – Herbs like neem, liquorice are natural wound
healing herbs. ey heal the gum wounds and mouth sores faster. Mouth Sores Healing – Herbs like Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia, neem,
Khadira – Gum acacia – Acacia catechu are very useful to soothe and heal oral
mucosa faster. Acting as Mouth Freshener – Add a bit of clove and you will have natural
aroma to it. Even liquorice comes with a special fragrance. Essential oils like
Tea tree oil, Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, Myrrh also come in handy. ese
oils should be used in minimal possible dose. Just 1–2 drops per 100 grams of
herbal powder mix. Taking Care of Toothache – essential oils and clove also reduce the toothache. Physical Pressure of brushing with powders takes away the tooth deposits. Charcoal and all herb powders are very useful. Charcoal engulfs the dirt and
expels it out of mouth. Injecting Micro Medicinal Values into our body through sub lingual route. All Ayurvedic herbs come with one or the other health benets and these
medicinal phyto – chemicals get absorbed in very minute quantities via sub
lingual root or when a small amount of tooth powder is swallowed accidentally. Preventing Dental Caries – Neem and Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia,
toothache tree – these are really useful to reduce the chances of dental caries. A combination –
Take the ne powders of below –
Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia – In a 100 grams powder mix, this can be 20
grams. Yashtimadhu – Liquorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra – In a 100 grams powder mix,
this can be 20 grams. Clove – powder or 5 drops of essential oil per 100 g rams of powder. If you are using powder, in a 100 grams powder, this can be 2–5 grams. Excess of it will take away the aroma out of other herbs. Khadira – Gum acacia – Acacia catechu – It gives a nice astringency to the
product. It can be 20 grams per 100 grams powder. Neem – It can be 10–20 grams per 100 grams powder. A little bit of turmeric – for example – 5 g rams per 100 g rams. Essential Oils like Tea tree oil, Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, Myrrh. Any one
or two of these oils 1–2 drops each per 100 g rams. Table salt or rock salt (Saindha Namak) can also be an essential part of the
herbal powder mix. May be 10–20 grams in 100 grams powder. Salt has a
natural ability of “Vilayana” – melting down the dirt and expelling out. Activated charcoal or just burn a small piece of wood and powder the
charcoal. Use it 20–30 grams in a 100 g rams mix. Ginger and black pepper – these pungent herbs add a bit of spiciness to the
mix and stimulate tongue. Just 3–5 grams per 100 grams mix should be
suﬃcient. Babool tree powder, Vjaysar (Pterocaprus marsupium) are astringent
options. Can be mixed in a dose of 10–20 g rams per 100 g rams mix. Many commercial products available in the market use red ochre (Gairika)
as one of the ingredients. Because it contains iron, it should be used carefully
in children as accidental excessive ingestion of iron containing products may
cause toxic symptoms in children. Shelf life – 6 months to one year. Store the powder in an air tight container, away from direct sunlight in a
cool dry place. Keep out of reach and sight of children. 39. Amla Home Remedy for
Frequent Urination –
Prepare It within a Minute
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Health benets of Amla are innumerable. It is Indian gooseberry, used as the
main ingredient of medicines like Chyawanprash, Triphala etc. Here is a very
simple home remedy using Amla, banana fruit etc, useful for people with
frequent urination problem. Natural Home Remedy for Frequent Urination –
What You Need. A banana fruit
An Amla fruit
A small piece of sugar candy/unprocessed sugar/jaggery – half to 1
teaspoonful. Honey – half to one teaspoonful. How to Make. Take out the seed of amla fruit. Take the pulp, crush it and extract Juice. Crush the sugar candy to powder, add it to amla juice mix. Take this along with a banana fruit and a teaspoon of honey. Indications –Useful in kids above 5 years of age, with bed wetting. Useful in all cases of frequent urination, except in diabetes. Useful to strengthen the muscles and sphincter of urinary bladder. Dose –
Juice extracted from one amla fruit, with a banana, and a teaspoon of honey
and sugar candy – this can be considered as one dose. up to 4 such doses can
be administered in a day. How Long to Take. Since all the four ingredients are used commonly as part of diet, it can be
continued for many months. Shelf Life (Expiration Date). Once prepared, better to use it fresh. Amla juice can only be stored for a day. How Does It Work. Amla is a power house of anti oxidants. It helps to cleanse the bladder and
improve bladder muscle and sphincter strength. Banana, having similar properties, is a part of diet and of many home
remedies for frequent urination problem. Safe for Kids. Yes it is. Pregnancy and Lactation. If you are sure about good quality of amla and honey, it can be used even
during pregnancy and lactation. Side EﬀectsVery high dose is not recommended. Not suitable in diabetic patients. Can Amla Powder Be Used in Place of Amla Fruit. Yes. It can be used. For this, the fresh amla juice can be replaced with half a
teaspoon of amla powder. ough it might have a bit lesser eﬀect than with –
fruit – remedy, using amla powder makes sense due to unavailability of Amla
in many places and times. 40. Ayurvedic Home
Remedy for Heavy Periods
Using Saffron
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Saﬀron is called Kumkuma in Sanskrit. It is widely used in many formulations
for external application and internal usage. Here is a simple Ayurvedic home
remedy for heavy periods using saﬀron. Natural remedy for heavy periods – What you need. Saﬀron – single thin strand
Honey – 1 teaspoon
How to make. Take a thin strand of saﬀron break it into small pieces. Mix it with honey and
consume. Indications –
Heavy periods
Painful periods
Premenstrual Syndrome
Depression
Mood swings during periods
Nasal bleedingHigh Pitta conditions leading to bleeding disorders. Dose – just one strand once or twice a day, along with a teaspoon of honey.
Because they melt or soften on exposure to moisture.
Why can't deliquescent and hygroscopic drugs be dispensed in powder form?
1-4 weeks
What is the recommended shelf life of the Amla and Haritaki mixture for treating rheumatoid arthritis and sciatica?
No, it is better to use the traditional recipe.
Can Triphala powder be used in place of Triphala pulp?
1-2 pinches, twice a day, after food
What is the recommended dose of Trikatu powder for cough and cold?
3-6 months in an air-tight container
What is the recommended storage duration for the Triphala bath powder?