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First Published by Notion Press 2018
Copyright © Janardhana V Hebbar 2018
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Contents of this book are for educational purpose only. Please consult your
healthcare service provider before following any health advice given in this
book. Do not use this book for treating yourself or others. Please contact your
healthcare practitio ner for any health consultation. e spices, herbs, herbal
products, home remedies, health tips and such other materials explained in this
book are not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Many of
the herbal products and concepts explained in this book have no clinical
documentation. e herbs, their combination and Ayurvedic formulations are
described based on rich Traditional Ayurvedic classical text books and author’s
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Dedication
I, Dr. Janardhana V. Hebbar, dedicate this book at the
holy feet of Sri Guruji – Swami Vivekananda and my
spiritual Guru, Dr. A. Chandrashekhara Udupa
MBBS, FAGE, Managing Director, Divine Park Trust
(R), Saligrama, Udupi. (www.divinepark.org)
He guides, He energizes, He shows the path, He holds
my hand and makes me walk!Project by
Dr. Janardhana V. Hebbar MD (Ayu) – Founder of EasyAyurveda.com and
AyurMedinfo.Com
Authors
Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.     srimuliya@gmail.com
Dr. Janardhana V. Hebbar MD (Ayu)              hebbarjv@gmail.com
Co-Authors
Dr. Y.S. Raghuram MD (Ayu)
A television personality, Associate Professor in ALNRMAM College, Koppa,
Karnataka. Ayurveda practitio ner for 22 years in Bangalore. Email – drraghuramys@gmail.com
Dr. B.K. Prashanth BAMS, MD (Ayu), Ph.D. Principal at Prasanna College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Laila, Belthangady,
Karnataka, India. Ayurveda clinician. Email – drprashanthbk@gmail.com
Dr. Manasa BAMS
Ayurveda practitio ner with 18 years experience. Edited by
Dr. Renita D’Souza BAMS
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Dr. M.S. KRISHNAMURTHY MD (Ayu), Ph.D. Professor and HOD, Consultant physician
Post Graduate Department of Rasashastra & Bhaishajya kalpana,
Alva’s Ayurveda medical college and Hospital, Vidyagiri, Moodbidri – 574 227
E mail: srimuliya@gmail.com
Professional Experience & Achievements
Former Dean (PG Studies), AAMC, Moodbidri
Ph.D guide (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Scineces, Bangalore). Guide to 27 Post graduate scholars. Conferred with a National award – Bharatiya Vijnyana Parishad
Puraskar (Delhi) in the year 2005 for the academic resarch
achievement in the eld of Ayurveda with due consideration of reasrch
work on ‘A critica l analysis of Folkmedical Practices prevalent in South
Kanara District of Karnataka’ (2002–2005)
Founder Secretary of Srimuliya Rajatadri Ayurveda Seva Trust (R)
Alike – 2002. Technical Advisor and Formulation Designer for Alva Pharmacy Mijar,
Karnataka, 2004–12
Books Published
Abhidhana manjari (English translation with notes)
Madhava chikitsa (English translation)
Rasa Chandamnshu – (English translation with notes and appendices)
Dhanvantari Mahatme (Kannada – Prose and Poetry)
Basarajeeyam – English translation
Vaidyasara sangraha – English translation
Mana Paribhasha (Glossary of Measurements)
Sahasrayoga – English Translation with appendages9. 10. 11. 12.Srimuliya Ayurveda Aushadha Sara (Codied text in Kannada) –
Manuscript in press
Uramardu (Tulu codied text) – Manuscript in progress
Janapada Vaidyakada Jeevanta prayogagalu – Manuscript in Kannada
Ayurvedic Dosage forms and Clinical Practice – M anuscript in English
 
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1. Basis of Ayurveda – Ayurvedic Text Books
2. Place Where Ayurveda Remedies Are Made
3. What Is Ayurvedic Medicine? 4. 7 ings You Should Know Before Taking Ayurvedic Medicine
5. How to Understand and Master Ayurvedic Medicines Easily
6. Why So Many Dosage Forms in Ayurveda? Six Scientic Criteria
7. Which Ayurvedic Medicine Form Is Very Eﬀective? 8. How Natural Herbal Home Remedies Are Useful to You? 9. Herbal Home Remedies – Precautions to Consider
10. How to Make a Remedy with Any Ayurvedic Herb? 11. Swarasa – Fresh Juice Extracts of Herbs
12. Amla Juice Benets, How to Make? Self Made or Market? Side Eﬀects
13. Ayurvedic Herbal Pastes – Kalka Uses, Preparation, Examples
14. Aloe Vera Pulp Exudate Remedy for Improving Skin Glow
15. Jaggery – Ginger Home Remedies for Inammation
16. Kashayam (Kwath) – Herbal Teas Preparation, Benets, Usage17. Kashayam Preparation – Easy Rules to Follow
18. 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid with Herbal Tea
19. Pramathya – Weaker Form of Decoction
20. Ayurveda’s Take on Re-boiling Water and Herbal Teas
21. Kashaya Home Remedy for Fever
22. Kashaya Home Remedy for Fever and Cold
23. Dashamula Kashayam with Castor Oil for Low Back Pain
24. Easy Ayurveda Home Remedy for Fever And Cold
25. Home Remedy for Body Heat, Burning Urination and Abdominal Pain
26. Giloy Ayurveda Home Remedy for Fever and Anorexia
27. Home Remedy for Goitre Using Kanchanar
28. Home Remedy for Gout Using Giloy
29. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Urine Infection and Painful Urination
30. Ksheerapaka – Herbs Processed in Cow Milk
31. Arjuna Heart Tonic – Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Heart Care
32. Ayurvedic Ashwagandha Home Remedy for Conception for Women
33. Home Remedy for Heavy Periods – M enstrual Bleeding
34. Hima Kalpana (Cold Infusion)
35. Coriander Drink for Fever, Burning Sensation,  irst
36. Hot Infusions – Phanta37. Churna – Ayurvedic Herbal Powders: Principle, Preparation, Examples
38. How to Make Your Own Ayurvedic Tooth Powder? 7 Factors to Consider
39. Amla Home Remedy for Frequent Urination – P repare It Within a
Minute
40. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Heavy Periods Using Saﬀron
41. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Migraine Using Saﬀron
42. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Hiccup
43. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Sciatica, Rheumatoid Arthritis with
Haritaki
44. Easy Home Remedy for Cough with Trikatu
45. Easy Homemade Face Scrub Using Ayurveda Herbs
46. Ginger Amla Home Remedy for Asthma and Hiccups – M ake It in a
Minute
47. Ginger, Amla, Raisin and Honey Home Remedy for Asthma and Cough
48. Home Remedy for Fever with Pitta Kapha Imbalance Using Kutki – Root
49. Home Remedy for Vomiting and Hiccups Using Katuki – Picrorhiza
Kurroa – Root
50. How to Use Turmeric for Allergic Rhinitis? 4 Traditional Methods
51. Licorice Home Remedy for Bleeding Disorder, Fever and Heart Support
52. Long Pepper – Honey Home Remedy for Cough
53. Triphala Home Remedy for Eye Care54. Triphaladi Churnam Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Eﬀects
55. Trikatu Churna Benets, Dose, Remedies, Side Eﬀects
56. How to Make Ayurvedic Herbal Bath Powder at Home? 57. Mantha – Fruit Squeezes
58. Herbal Drinks – Paneeya
59. Arka Kalpana – Distillation Products
60. Panaka – Herbal Juice
61. How to Make Herbal Syrups? 62. Herbal Jam Preparation – Avaleha Kalpana
63. How to Make Chyavanprash? 5 Hidden Pharma Principles
64. Home Remedy for Strength and Immunity in Chronic Lung Diseases
65. How to Make Ayurvedic Tablets? 66. Ghanavati – Kashayas Made into Tablets
67. Masi Kalpana – Ash erapy
68. Principles of Making Herbal Ghee – Ghritham
69. Ayurvedic Cardiac Tonic – Home Remedy for Heart Support
70. Ghee Home Remedy for Dry Cough
71. How to Use Ghee for Skin Care? A Simple Ayurveda Method
72. Ayurvedic Herbal Oil Making: Principles, Method, Examples
73. How to Make Hair Oil at Home with Amla74. How to Make Bhringraj Oil for Hair Growth
75. How to Make Ayurvedic Herbal Anti Dandruﬀ Hair Oil at Home? 76. How to Make Herbal Oil to Remove Burn Scars
77. Essential Oils Benets, Usage, Side Eﬀects, Types, Advantages
78. Asava and Arishta – Advantages, Usage in Children, Side Eﬀects
79. Other Types of Sandhana Kalpanas – Fermented Products
80. Rice Preparations
81. Manda
82. Yavagu – Weaker Herbal Tea/Weaker Kashaya/Gruel
83. Yusha – Broth of Pulses
84. Mamsarasa – Meat Soup
85. Khada – Kambalika
86. Raga and Shadava Qualities and Health Benets
87. How to Make Buttermilk, Types: Ayurvedic Method
88. Curds Recipe of Amla – Ayurvedic Home Remedy
89. Lepa Kalpana: Ayurvedic Dosage Forms for External Application
90. Malahara Kalpana: Ayurvedic Ointment Preparation
91. How to Make Facepack, MouthWash, Body Lotion from Curd
92. 10 Carrot Home Remedies for Cholesterol, Energy, Piles
93. 10 Mustard Remedies for Cold, Headache, Tonsillitis, Nose Polyps94. 3 Lady Finger (Okra) Remedies for Diabetes, Head Lice, Burn Wounds
95. 4 Cucumber Remedies for Urinary Calculi, Gastritis, Burning Urination
96. 5 Ashwagandha Home Remedies: Vigour, Tiredness, Allergy
97. 5 Cashew Nut Remedies for Strength, Weight, Bone Mass
98. 5 Dates Fruit Remedies: Milkshake, Laddu for Energy, Stamina
99. 5 Radish Home Remedies for Vitiligo, Obesity, Bad Cholesterol
100. 5 Walnut (Akhrot) Remedies: Skin Glow, Fatigue, Dry Cough, Bodyache
101. 6 Bottle Gourd Remedies for Gall Bladder, Conjunctivitis, Fatigue
102. 6 Butter Remedies for Cracked Lips, Male Health, Voice Hoarseness
103. 6 Caraway Seed Remedies for Alopecia, Vomiting, Headache
104. 6 Durva Grass Remedies for Burning Urination, Nasal Bleeding
105. 6 Elephant Yam Home Remedies for Fatty Liver, Foot Corn, Obesity
106. 6 Eucalyptus Home Remedies: Headache, Sore roat, Joint Pain
107. 6 Flax Seed Remedies for Cholesterol, Lactation, W asp Sting
108. 6 Shatavari Home Remedies: Aphrodisiac Urine Infection, Fatigue
109. 6 Soapnut (Reetha) Remedies for Menstrual Pain, Eczema
110. 7 Badam (Almond) Remedies for Hair, Skin, Neuritis, Sexual Vigour
111. 7 Curry Leaves Remedies for Grey Hairs, Motion Sickness, Obesity
112. 7 Elaichi (Cardamom) Remedies: Bad Breath, Sore roat, Bloating
113. 7 Henna Home Remedies: Grey Hairs, Dysuria, Jaundice114. 7 Table Salt Remedies for Sore roat, Heel Pain, Toothache
115. 8 Black Gram Remedies for Vigor, Stamina, Head Lice, Joint Pain
116. 8 Kokum Butter Remedies: Dizziness, Weak Digestion, Vomiting
117. 8 Methi (Fenugreek) Remedies for Cholesterol, Diabetes, Gastritis
118. 8 Traditional Home Remedies Using Tamarind Leaves, Fruit, Seeds
119. 9 Jaggery (Sweet Molasses) Home Remedies for Liver, Sinusitis, Painful
Periods
120. 9 Star Fruit Remedies for Obesity, Tonsillitis, Anosmia
121. Ananas (Pineapple) Remedies: Irregular Periods, Pinworms, Cough
122. Arjuna Home Remedies: Diabetes, Hair Care, Osteoporosis
123. Ash Gourd Remedies for Memory, Gastritis, Kidney Stones
124. Barley Home Remedies: Bloating, Joint Pain, Diarrhoea
125. Black Caraway Home Remedies: Menstrual Pain, Toothache, Diarrhea
126. Castor Home Remedies: Jaundice, Backache, Gout
127. Cotton Plant – Gossypium herbaceum Remedies: Dysuria, White
Discharge
128. Dill Home Remedies for Bloating, Joint Pains, Sore roat
129. Drumstick (Moringa): Multiple Uses, Home Remedies
130. Garden Pepper Cress (Aliv Seed) Lepidium sativum Remedies: Gout,
Leucorrhea
131. Green Gram Remedies: Skin Detox, Energy Drink, Bowel Movement132. How to Take Harad as per Dosha and Diseases? 133. Jati – Jasminum grandiorum Remedies: Conjunctivitis, Wounds, Ulcers
134. Long Pepper Remedies: Splenomegaly, Cough, Hoarse Voice
135. Lotus Remedies: Burning Urination, Skin Diseases, Face Scars
136. Malkangani (Celastrus paniculatus) Remedies: Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Memory
137. Mistletoe – Dendrophthoe falcata Remedies: Abscess, Bleeding Disorders
138. Night Jasmine – Nyctanthes arbor-tristis Remedies: Anorexia, Fever
139. Saﬄower Remedies: Jaundice, Rhinitis, Hemorrhoids, Constipation
140. Senna Home Remedies: Flatulence, Constipation, Skin Diseases
141. Sitaphal – Annona squamosa Remedies: Aphrodisiac, Head Lice
142. Tea Benets, Remedies for Headache, Vomiting, Eye Care
143. Vanilla Home Remedies for Split Hairs, Headache, Travel Sickness
144. Vibheetaki Remedies: Mouth Ulcers, Pre-Menstrual Headache
145. Wild Turmeric (Kasturi Manjal) Remedies: Headache, Urticaria, Fever
146. 5 Jeera (Cumin) Remedies for Painful Periods, Stomach Complaints
147. 4 Easy Lemon Home Remedies Using Seeds, Peel, Leaf and Stem Bark
148. 8 Banana Remedies with Fruit, Stem, Leaf, Rhizome and Flower
149. Buttermilk Home Remedy for Hemorrhoids
150. Home Remedy for Bloating and Gas Trouble Using Buttermilk151. Cinnamon and Honey Benets
152. Amla Murabba Recipe, Preparation, Benets, Side Eﬀects
153. Amla Shower for Healthy Hair and Wrinkle Free Skin
154. Amla Turmeric Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Disorders
155. An Ancient Way of Using Triphala as an Anti Ageing Remedy
156. Hot Water Honey Benets – How Far It Really Helps? 157. Home Remedy: Facial Hair Removal
158. Licorice Milk Recipe for Gastritis, Stomach Ulcers, Heartburn
159. Trikatu, Rock Salt Home Remedy for Sinusitis, Laziness and High Kapha
160. Triphala Guggulu Benets, Dose, Ingredients, Side Eﬀects
161. 10 Eﬀective Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Acidity and Gastritis
162. 3 Ayurvedic Home Remedies for Toothache: Garlic Paste, Mustard Oil
163. 3 Ayurvedic Remedies for Excessive irst Using Honey, Coriander
164. 3 Easy Home Remedies for Bleeding Gums
165. 4 Ayurvedic Herbal Home Remedies for Heavy Periods
166. 4 Home Remedies for Burning Sensation in Head
167. 4 Remedies for Blackheads, Pimple Scars Using Saﬀron, Turmeric
168. 4 Remedies for Feeling Cold: Mustard Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Ginger, Coﬀee
169. 5 Easy Home Remedies for Morning Stiﬀness in Joints
170. 5 Safe and Easy Home Remedies to Stop Farting171. 5 Simple Eﬀective Home Remedies for Peripheral Neuropathy
172. 6 Eﬀective Home Remedies for Sleep Disturbances
173. 6 Simple Home Remedies to Stop Runny Nose
174. Abscess Home Remedies – Ayurveda Details
175. Ayurvedic Home Remedy to Improve Digestion
176. Easy Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Bleeding Hemorrhoids
177. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Cough Due to Pitta Increase
178. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Gastritis
179. Ayurvedic Natural Home Remedy for Gout
180. Easy and Simple Remedies for Shoe Bite, Footwear Itch
181. Herbal Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis
182. Home Remedy for Flu, Cold, Indigestion
183. Home Remedy for Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Non Healing Wounds
and Piles
184. Home Remedy for Gum Swelling and Bleeding Gums
185. Home Remedy for Hiccups, Asthma and Chronic Lung Diseases
186. Home Remedy for High Pitta Balance and Anorexia
187. Metal Charged Water for Skin Allergies, Tiredness, Energy
188. Milk Garlic Home Remedy for Stomach, Abscess and Fever
189. Papaya Seed Recipe for Pinworm Infection in Children190. Onion Jam Recipe for Aphrodisiac Strength and Body Strength
191. Madhupaka – Honey Remedy for Non Healing Wounds, Ulcers
192. Simple Ayurveda Home Remedy for Heartburn and Gastritis
193. 4 Remedies for Morning Sneezing with Turmeric, Black Pepper, Tulsi
194. Sour Buttermilk Remedy for Bloating and Constipation
195. Two Home Remedies for Kidney Stones and Dysuria
196. Ayurvedic Home Remedy for Liver Diseases
197. Traditional Ayurvedic Diet Recipes for Dysentery and Diarrhoea•
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throughout this journey of Easy Ayurveda. ank you for tolerating
all the pains. Smt. Padmakshamma (mother), Karthyayini (wife), Smt. Vanamala
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Daughters – Sadhvi & Chinmayi
Sister Sharada, Brother In Law Mr. ShashiKumar (gardendiary.info),
Tushar, Ms. Sharada. Deepti Singh, Founder of YogaHabitat.com Chicago, USA, oﬀering
consultation, therapies, cooking classes, workshops on Yoga and
Ayurveda. Deepti Singh is also coming up with an Ayurveda – Yoga
school for children and adults. I remain grateful to –
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Ayurvedic Text Books
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Ayurveda is built upon the strength of Ayurvedic text books. ese text books
were written thousands of years ago. e main text books of Ayurveda are as
below. Brihat Trayi – 3 Major Text Books
Charaka Samhita
Sushruta Samhita
Ashtanga Sangraha/Ashtanga Hrudaya
Charaka Samhita
Authored by Agnivesha – 1500 BCE – 1000 BCE
Charaka (made corrections and improvements) – 300 BCE – 200 BCE
Drudhabala – added last 41 chapters – 4th Century AD
Sushruta Samhita
Kashiraja Divodasa Dhanvantari – 1000 BCE
Sushruta – 2nd century AD
Nagarjuna – edited the Uttara Tantra part of Sushruta Samhita – 5th
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Ashtanga Sangraha – 6th Century AD – Vruddha Vagbhata
Ashtanga Hrudaya – 7th Century AD – Laghu Vagbhata
ese two are concise versions of Sushruta Samhita and Charaka Samhita. Timeline of Laghu Trayis – 3 Minor Text Books
Madhava Nidana – 7th Century – Deals with disease pathology
Sharangdhara Samhita – clear explanation of pharmaceutical aspects. Has dedicated separate chapters for kashayams, powders, infusions etc
– 13th Century
Bhavaprakasha – Deals with herbs, dietetics, diseases, treatment – 16th
century
Recent Textbooks
Chakradatta written by Chakrapani – 11th Century – disease and
treatment
Yoga Ratnakara – 17th Century – disease, treatment, incorporated
foreign herbs
Sahasra Yoga – contains 1,000 medicine collections – 17th Century –
Ancient Ayurvedic drug index of South India
Bhaishajya Ratnavali written by Kaviraj Govinda Das Sen
composed in 18th Century – best book for disease, treatment and
medicines
Most of the recipes and remedies explained in this book are taken from the
above – mentioned text books. We have tried to put the reference text book for most of the remedies.For some of the remedies, the reference has not been mentioned. Kindly
consider the default reference as a text book named Bharata Bhaishajya
Ratnakara. It is a compilation work of thousands of Ayurvedic medicines. Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy has written a few remedies out of his own
experience and folklore practices . In these remedies as well, he has given
utmost importance to follow Ayurvedic principles. For example, he has explained about
A folklore healing practice using Arjuna herb & pineapple used by Soliga
tribal community who live in parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu states of
India. An okra remedy from Guni tribe of Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Palm dates remedy practiced  in Jaipur and Udaipur of Rajasthan state.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.2. Place Where Ayurveda
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Ayurveda explains about ideal features of kitchen or the place where herbal
products are prepared. Construction
While selecting a place for the establishment of a pharmacy, following points
should be kept in view:
It should be free from obstructions. Fresh and dried herbs should be available nearby or they can be
cultivated and stored inside;
It should look beautiful and be located near the sources of water like
well. e area should be surrounded by a boundary wall;
e statue of Deity or God should be placed in the eastern side;
In Agni Kona (south – east direction) re-place, ovens etc required for
cooking should be located;
Equipments for grinding, making paste, like mortar & pestle etc
should be located in the southern side;
Nairutya Kona (place in the south – west direction) should be used for
manufacturing and storing equipments, storing cooking equipments9. 10. 11. 12.etc. e place in western side should be used for washing;
Green herbs and freshly prepared medicines should be dried in the
Vayuvya Kona (north – western direction);
e place in the northern side should be used for processing metals
and minerals;
Bhasma (ash/calx preparation from metals and minerals), tablets,
medicated oils, medicated ghee, herbal jams etc should be stored in
north – east direction of house. Mindset While Preparing Ayurvedic Remedies
e positive energy is contagious. Spiritual masters of India are very conscious
about taking food from right people. ey either cook themselves or take food
from people who are spiritual. is is because the mindset while cooking
aﬀects the nature of the nal product. Healing is one of the noblest professions in the world. So, while preparing
the remedies, try to have a positive mindset and if you believe in God, pray
that the remedy be really useful to the needy.1. 2.3. What Is Ayurvedic
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Ayurveda, as a system of healthcare is gaining popularity worldwide. But many
are yet to know the origin and meaning of Ayurvedic medicines. Ayurvedic medicine is the product derived from herbal, animal or mineral
origin which is targeted to treat disease/s based on traditional yet scientic
principles of Ayurveda. Ayurveda medicines are grouped into two categories. Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine – ese are the products that are
manufactured based on Ayurvedic textual reference. Ayurveda, Indian traditional system of medicine, is based on
traditional scientic belief, that is recorded in ancient Ayurvedic text
books like Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hrudaya etc. e products manufactured based on the formulas of these ancient text
books are traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Eg: Triphala choorna,
chyawanprash, Brahma Rasayana etc. It is a matter of wonder that the formulas that are explained
thousands of years ago are still eﬀective in the present times. Proprietary Ayurvedic Medicine – ese are the products that are
manufactured based on a company’s experience and experiments. Based
on medical experiments and therapeutic properties of diﬀerent herbs,
an herbal combination is planned and formulated into a medicine. is medicine is subjected to experimental and clinical trial and license
is obtained for manufacturing. Such medicines are called as proprietary
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•Example – Kayam churna, Danta Kanti toothpaste. Traditional Ayurvedic medicines are in the form of –
Herbal powders – Choorna – like Triphala choorna
Simple juice extract – Swarasa – like Tulasi swarasa
Simple paste form – Kalka – Neem paste
Water decoction – Kwatha/Kashaya – Dashamoola kashaya
Herbal oils, Herbal ghee, Tablets, Guggulu tablets, etc
Asava and Arishta – alcohol based preparations. Proprietary Ayurvedic medicines are also available in ancient dosage forms
like tablets. But some advanced dosage forms like capsules, soft gel capsules,
syrups, herbal creams, ointments, oral mouthwash, etc.1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.4. 7 Things You Should
Know Before Taking
Ayurvedic Medicine
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If your Ayurvedic doctor has prescribed you any Ayurvedic medicine, it is
better if you know following facts, pre-hand. ese are based on Ayurvedic textual reference blended with my own
experience in Ayurvedic clinical practice. If not specied by the doctor, the usual time to take kashayam is before
food or on empty stomach. If not specied by the doctor, the usual time to take Asavas and
Arishtas is after food. is is because most of these medicines contain
spices. If not specied by the doctor, the usual time to take Guggulu tablets, is
after food. Time to take Chyawanprash is in the morning, before/after food, with
half a glass of milk. Jar containing Churnam (herbal powders), opened once, should be
completed (or discarded) within 6 months. Jar containing Ayurvedic tablets should be completed (or discarded)
within 1 year.7.If you have purchased any kashaya, it is always better to shake it well,
before it is consumed. Most of the Kashayas come in concentrated
form. Usually, you need to dilute the Kashaya with equal quantity of
water, just before taking it.1.5. How to Understand and
Master Ayurvedic
Medicines Easily
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For Ayurvedic students, understanding and mastering the Ayurvedic
medicines, the formula, ingredients, proportion, dosage form, dose and
indication is very crucial. Ayurveda students have to master Ayurvedic
medicines not only to get good marks in exams but also to excel as physicians. Here are a few guidelines about mastering Ayurvedic medicines
Get to understand the dosage forms chronology rst. A. First, learn about the basics of primary dosage forms
a. Herbal Juice Extracts – Swarasa – Take the fresh herb, crush to
extract fresh juice. Filter. Eg: Tulsi juice for cough, fever
b. Herbal Pastes (Kalka) – Take fresh herbs, crush, grind, make
paste use. Eg: Neem paste for external application to heal
wounds faster. c. Herbal Decoction – Kashaya – dry herb coarse powder – 1 part
add with 16 parts of water. Boil and reduce to 1/4 or 1/8 parts. Filter. Eg: Triphala Kashaya for wound healing, obesity, diabetes. d. Cold Infusions – Hima – One part of coarse powder of dry
herbs + 6 parts of water. Keep overnight or for a few hours. Filtera. b.and use. Eg: Coriander cold infusion for burning sensation
associated with fever. e. Hot Infusions – Phanta – one part of coarse powder + 4 parts of
hot water, macerate, lter. Eg: Licorice hot infusion used in
Vamana Panchakarma procedure. B. en learn about secondary dosage forms –
Methods of herbal ghee preparation,
Method of herbal oil preparation,
Method of Asava Arishta preparation and their utility,
Method of tablet making, guggulu tablet making, herbal churnas
etc. If the formula is short, better to memorize the original Shloka. e advantage
here is, in one short Shloka, you can memorize ingredients, their proportions,
indications and Anupana, if any. For example – Triphala Guggulu. If the formula is long, you may have to make a mnemonic (short code) to
remember the ingredients. For example, Talisadi Churna – Ta, Ma, Shum, Pi,
Vam, E, Tva Sha – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1/2, 1/2, 32. is will give all the ingredients
and their proportion in one shot. I had prepared such mnemonics for many formulations. If the formula is very long, – For example Chyawanprash, Dashamoolarishta
etc. You will have to understand and be perfect with the method of
preparation. You will have to memorize – few important ingredients and group of
ingredients – such as Dashamoola, Trikatu, Triphala etc. Tips1. 2. 3.Make the list of important formulations and go through them every
day. It may take just 10–15 minutes to go through them in one shot. But the eﬀort will be rewarded. Come up with your own mnemonics for tough formulations. Learn the herbs, their properties, taste, qualities etc in deep. is will
help you understand the formulations better. is will be key to
understand the logic behind proprietary medicines that Ayurveda
Pharma companies manufacture.6. Why So Many Dosage
Forms in Ayurveda? Six
Scientic Criteria
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Ayurveda pharmaceutics explains a variety of dosage forms. Dosage form
means, form of medicine. Example – Kashayam, Asava, Arishta, Vati (tablets),
Avaleha (herbal jams) etc. is discussion helps to know why so many dosage
forms are explained in Ayurveda, whether all of these are necessary in today’s
world etc. Dosage form is termed as Kalpana in Ayurvedic pharmaceutics. Kalpana
refers to various kinds of preparations, prepared based on necessity of the
chemical constituents, required for the particular purpose. Depending upon the sequence or depending upon the step or depending
upon the special pharmaceutical process, i.e. Samskara, what kind of chemical
constituents are required in a particular medium, accordingly we are preparing
specic pharmaceutical preparations, like
Swarasa – fresh juice extract
Kalka – medicated paste,
Kwatha – decoctions,
Hima – cold infusions, (Example: Coriander infusion)
Phanta – hot infusions,and their derived dosage forms like Taila (herbal oil), Ghrita (medicated ghee),
Asava and Arishta (naturally fermented alcoholic preparations like
Dasamolarishtam), Avaleha (herbal jams), Churna (powders), Kshara, Lavana,
etc so many preparations are there. Based on Requirement of Particular Chemical Constituents
If water extracts are needed in a disease, then usually, Kashaya is preferred. Example: Triphala Kashayam
If fat soluble principles of herbs are needed, then Taila/Ghrita dosage form is
preferred. If volatile oils are to be used, then Churna/Hima (cold infusions) dosage
forms are preferred. In primordial text like Charaka Samhita, more than 160 such dosage forms
are mentioned. While explaining the utility of each and every formulation,
Choice of Dosage Form Based on Patient’s Comfort –
Acharya Charaka rightfully says every individual has particular choices. Depending on the particular like and dislike of the patient, we should choose
appropriate dosage forms. If a person who does not like Swarasa (fresh juice),
we should not compel him to take Swarasa, because psychological factors do
impact on the eﬃcacy of the medicine. Because, swarasa will be usually bitter
and pungent in taste and patient may not like it to have. Choice Based on Patient’s Disease –
Another diﬃculty is, for a patient of diabetes, we cannot administer Asava and
Arishta in large doses, or for long period of time, because these dosage forms
have sugar content. In such a condition, Ka shaya or tablet etc can be chosen. Choice Based on Stage of Disease –
In a patient, the choice of dosage form can be made by looking whether the
disease is new or old.In acute conditions, it is not suitable to administer any kind of oleaginous
dosage forms like Ghrita, Taila or Avaleha. Whereas in chronic conditions,
administration of basic dosage forms like Swarasa or Kalka might not be very
helpful. In chronic conditions, we should choose Asava, Arishta dosage forms/Lehya
preparations (like Ajamamsa Rasayanam) or ghrita, taila (for oral
administration), etc. e reason for this is digestion strength. Ayurveda sees digestive strength as a primary consideration point. When the
digestive strength is low in early stages of disease, patient may not be able to
digest heavier dosage forms like Avaleha or ghrita. If these dosage forms are
administered in a newer disease, a condition called as Aushadha Ajirna may
occur. Here, medicine itself causes indigestion. is may lead to further
increase in morbidity (Dosha worsening) and disease may become more
diﬃcult to cure. In initial stages of disease, usually Kashayam (herbal decoction) is preferred. Kashaya by nature, has capacity to digest. ey innately have digestive and
carminative quality. (Deepana and Pachana quality). But natural Deepana and Pachana eﬀect will not be there in Taila, Ghrita
etc. Based on Digestion Strength
When the patient already has digestive capacity, unnecessary adoption of Asava
and Arishta dosage forms may be harmful because, it may damage the tissues. is is why, even in Panchakarma procedure, before administering
Snehakarma (high amounts of ghee), rst, Deepana and Pachana treatment is
done to improve Agni (Digestion power) in the patient. Hence it is told,
Before administration of Panchakarma detox procedures like Vamana
(emesis), Virechana (purgation treatment), Nasya (nasal drop treatment),enema therapies etc, rst of all, below two procedures are administered. Deepana (improving digestion strength) and Pachana (digesting the remnant
Ama in the stomach). en the Dosha is brought to Koshta (Gastro intestinal tract) by Snehana
(oleation) and Swedana (sweating treatment) and is eliminated out either
through oral route for Kapha (because stomach is the site of Kapha) or
through anal route (as intestines are site for Pitta and Vata Doshas). Based on Dosha Dominance
Whenever Kapha is dominant, we usually prefer herbal powders. Whenever Vata Dosha is dominant, we should prefer herbal oils and ghees. Whenever Pitta is dominant, we can opt for Hima Kalpana (cold infusion)
or Phanta Kalpana (hot infusion).7. Which Ayurvedic
Medicine Form Is Very
Effective? Y
e traditional Ayurvedic doctors use Kashayams quite frequently in their
practice. Because, it is believed that – Rogaha sarve api mandagnau – All
diseases are caused due to indigestion/lessened digestive capacity. It means,
while treating the disease, we need to give priority for digestion and
carminative properties (Deepana and Pachana). First, we need to empower the patient by improving the digestion power. For improving digestion strength, decoctions (Kashayams) are very useful. Even a coolant herb, when administered in the form of Kashayam, gains hot
potency. For example: Chandanadi kashaya – Sandalwood has coolant property, when
it is formulated in Kashayam form, it gains digestive and carminative eﬀect. Whereas, sandalwood does not have carminative eﬀect by itself. is eﬀect
cannot be expected, if herbal ghee or herbal jam is made out of sandalwood. For this reason Kashayam is the preferred dosage form. It may be fever,
arthritis, Vata disorders (neuro – muscular disorders), even in bilious
conditions (Pitta disorders) or Kapha disorders, rst preference is given to
Kashayams. If a person is not willing to take Kashayam, then next preferred dosage form
is Phanta (hot infusions).Nowadays, transportation, patient’s convenience, better taste preference etc
are given much importance. Hence, tablets and capsules are becoming
increasingly popular among Ayurvedic physicians and patients. It is also seen that, due to good taste, swift therapeutic action, long dosage
form, Asava and Arishta preparations (like Vidangarishta, Panchasav) are
widely prescribed. Nowadays, due to increase health awareness in the public, Avalehas – herbal
jams like Chyawanaprash, Brahma Rasayana, Kooshmanda Rasayana are also
quite commonly used. Overall, based on eﬃcacy and utility criteria, Kashayam dosage form is the
clear winner. A Summary of Utility of Diﬀerent Dosage Forms –
When you need to give coolant eﬀect or when the herb has many volatile
principles, go for cold infusion (Hima). When you need to give moderately coolant eﬀect or when the herb has
moderate heat tolerant phyto – chemicals, go for hot infusion (Phanta). When you seek immediate absorption of herbs which can tolerate heat, go
for Kashaya (herbal decoction). When Kashaya is too strong, go for weaker form of Kashaya (herbal drink –
Paneeya) or Yavagu (weak decoction). When you are targeting respiratory tract and are including some spices,
when you want the medicine to start show its action from the level of oral
cavity, make them into ne powder and administer with ghee/oil/ honey etc. When you want advantage of minimal dosage, easy transportation etc, when
you are okay if the medicine starts acting at the level of stomach, then go for
tablets/capsules.When you want fat soluble principles in your medicine, go for herbal ghee
or herbal oil preparations. When you want fermented liquids that are strong, go for Asava and Arishta. When you want water soluble, fat soluble principles, spices, nourishing
agents like ghee, sugar, jaggery etc in your medicine, then go for Avaleha –
herbal jams.1. 2. 3. 4. •8. How Natural Herbal
Home Remedies Are Useful
to You? Y
Natural herbal home remedies are one of the eﬀective ways to help ght the
disease and maintain health. When used with discretion and intelligence,
herbal home remedies can even be life – saving. Here is a look at the diﬀerent
ways how natural remedies can be helpful to you. Benets of Herbal Remedies –
In an Illness, when consulting a doctor is delayed, then use of herbal
remedies is the best way to keep the symptoms under control. Along with Medicine – In some illnesses, herbal remedies help to cure
the disease along with medicines. But here, special care should be taken
while choosing the herbal remedy because a few herbs react with
certain allopathic medicines. After Recovery from Illness – Some diseases leave you tired and
debilitated. Herbal remedies help you to regain health, strength,
digestion capacity, restoration/correction of functionality of organs
aﬀected. Chronic Illnesses – For diseases requiring treatment for long time,
herbal remedies helps in many ways. Home remedies help to keep the symptoms of the diseases under
control. Eg: Home remedies for ulcerative colitis help to keep the•
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medicines. To restore strength. In healthy person,
Herbal remedies are helpful to negotiate health eﬀects of seasonal
change on health. Home remedies help in proper growth and normal functioning of
body organs and systems. Eg: Ashwagandha ghee home remedy to
promote growth. Home remedies help to relieve minor health complaints such as
constipation, acne, common cold, minor wound etc. Eg: Ginger
powder with honey for common cold. Home remedies help to improve immune system. Eg: Guduchi
kashaya remedy used in children help to improve immune system. Overall, use of natural remedies is a great way to maintain good health. But
choice of the remedy should be made with special care and knowledge. It is
always better to seek expert advice while choosing a home remedy for you.1. 2. 3. •
•9. Herbal Home Remedies –
Precautions to Consider
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Herbs have natural chemicals that possess qualities that benet our health or
help to cure diseases. While it is fun and exciting to choose and use herbal
home remedies, few precautions are necessary. Do Not Use Home Remedies as Substitute for Regular Medicine
It is better not to replace regular medicines with home remedies. In
case of herbal remedies, xing the dosage, quantifying the eﬃcacy is
relatively diﬃcult. Be Careful While Trying Multiple Herbal Remedies
Two herbs or herbal combinations may react with each other to exhibit
mutually promoting or opposing health eﬀects. Hence special care
needs to be taken. Consult an Herbalist
We are never the best judge for our own health. I myself consult my
colleagues for my health conditions. Hence it is always better to
consult an herbal specialist. An herbal doctor herbalist will be having
the knowledge regarding –
Active components and mode of action of herbs/herbal
combinations. Probable reactions and side eﬀects of natural remedies.•
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constitution and disease. Reveal About Home Remedies to Your Allopathic Doctor
It helps the doctor to make the right choice of medicines with right
dose. Some herbs react with allopathic medicines, either positively or
negatively. Do a Research Yourself
After your herbal expert has suggested herbs for you, do a research and
get to know more about those herbal remedies. Feel free to discuss your
doubts with the herbal doctor. A genuine Ayurveda expert will always
be open to answer your questions. Take Herbal Remedies in a Proper Manner
Taking herbal medicines before food will have diﬀerent eﬀect on
the body when compared to taking them after food. Taking herbal remedies with cold water will have diﬀerent eﬀect on
the body when compared to taking them with hot water. Eating fruits before or after herbal remedies will have diﬀerent
eﬀect when compared to having meals before or after herbs. Taking Ayurvedic remedies in the morning will have a diﬀerent
eﬀect on health when compared to taking them in evening. Same herb can exhibit diﬀerent actions on diﬀerent persons and in
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with Any Ayurvedic Herb? Y
If you go through any herb explanation, you will nd that each herb is
given a set of qualities and a set of disease indications. But a common
man can be perplexed how to use that herb in those diseases. For example, Ashwagandha root is told to have pungent, bitter and
astringent tastes, unctuousness, lightness qualities, it is hot in potency
and it balances all the three Doshas, especially Kapha and Vata Dosha. It is used in stress, anxiety, sleep problems, hypertension etc. But, how to use Ashwagandha? In which form? If you know few basic principles about Ayurvedic dosage forms and
Tridosha Principles, you can make your own recipes out of that herb
for diﬀerent diseases. Here are those principles
Powder – If the herb is palatable and not very spicy, most of the herbs can be
used in the form of ne powder. Usual dose for most of the Ayurvedic herbs is
1–3 grams per single dose. An herb cannot be used in the form of ne powder if it is too pungent, spicy,
strong and penetrating. Too bitter or astringent that it causes vomiting does not t the disease. For example, sugar candy and jaggery cannot be used in diabetic patients, as
it is high in sugar content.Salt cannot be used in hypertensive patient. Herbal Pastes –
Paste is usually made out of fresh and juicy herbs. It is used internally or
externally on wounds (Eg: neem paste). e rules to use paste internally are
similar to those for herbal powders, mentioned above. Dose is usually 1–10 grams. Juice Extract –
Like pastes, juice is extracted out of fresh and juicy herbs. Eg: Tulsi – holy basil
juice extract in cough and fever. Rules are very much similar. Dose is up to 25 ml per day in divided doses. Cold Infusion –
Cold infusion is prepared by adding 1 part of coarse herb with 6 parts of water,
kept overnight or for many hours, ltered and used. Cold infusion is prepared with herbs with very high volatile compounds
such as clove. It is prepared with other non volatile herbs, in high Pitta
conditions, associated with high burning sensation. e cold water helps to
calm down Pitta. For example, coriander seed cold infusion is administered
along with sugar candy to bring down burning sensation in case of fever. Dose is 48 ml in single or divided doses. Hot Infusion –
Hot infusion is prepared by soaking 1 part of coarse powder of herb with 4
parts of hot water for a few hours, squeezed and ltered. e liquid is used. It
is useful for herbs with moderately heat sensitive components. Dose is 48 ml in single or divided doses.Tablet/Capsule –
In Ayurvedic method, herbal powder is moulded into the form of
tablet/capsule by adding excipients. It is useful when the herbs are very spicy,
strong, bitter etc. Because they are swallowed, taste will not be a concern. Kashaya – Herbal Decoction –
It is prepared by adding 1 part of herb with 16 parts of water, boiled and
reduced to 1/4th. Most of the Ayurvedic herbs can be consumed this way,
excluding herbs with very high volatile compounds such as clove. Keep in mind that Kashayas are stronger than cold or hot infusions. If the
patient is weaker, then hot infusion is preferred to Kashaya. Dose is 50 ml in divided doses. Syrups –
Syrups can be prepared by making Kashaya then adding sugar and re-boiling. Boiling can be continued till the sugar content is 66.66% . At this
concentration, sugar itself acts as preservative. Ksheerapaka – Milk Processed Herbs –
1 part of herb is added with 8 parts of milk and 32 parts of water, boiled till
only the milk remains. Filtered and used. is is useful when the herb is very
strong and you want to reduce the strength and hotness of the herb Eg: Long
Pepper Ksheerapaka for improving liver health. It is also used when you want to add milk’s nourishing value into the
formulation. Eg: Ashwagandha ksheerapaka for energy. Dose is 50 ml in single or divided doses. Avaleha – Herbal Jam –
Usually herbal jams have 4 components –1. 2. 3. 4.A paste – a fruit like Amla (Indian gooseberry) pulp or paste like
Ashwagndha or raisin paste is fried in ghee or oil is used. Herbal decoction – Kashaya with certain herbs. Sugar candy or sugar or jaggery. Spice powder also called Prakshepa. e paste fried in ghee or oil is mixed with ltered decoction and sugar. ese
three are boiled together to semi solid consistency. Allowed to cool down, then
spice powder mix and if needed honey is added to it after the mass cools down. Eg: Chyawanprash. Dose is 10 grams in single or divided doses. Usually herbal jams are preferred in Chronic patients with energy loss such
as tuberculosis, Respiratory tract conditions such as Agastya Rasayana. Herbal Ghee –
ey are called Ghritha. 1 part of herb is added with 4 parts of ghee and 16
parts of water or decoction or any liquid and boiled together till ghee remains. e product contains water soluble and fat soluble components of herbs. Whenever Vata and Pitta dosha are to be targeted, the product needs to be
more nutritious, brain and mental health are targeted, herbal ghees are used. Dose is 10 grams in single or divided doses. Taila – Herbal Oils –
ey are prepared similar to herbal ghees. ey are used orally in neurological
conditions, muscle, joint disorders etc. ey are used both externally and
orally. Asava Arishta –ese are fermented liquids prepared with decoction of herbs, water, sugar,
spices and a fermentating agent such as yeast or herbs like Madhuca longifolia
or Woodfordia fruticosa. Dose is 50 ml in single or divided doses. Suitable Co Drinks for Medicines –
In case of Vata dominance, sesame oil
In Pitta increased conditions, ghee
In Kapha conditions, honey is advised as co drink along with the above
remedies. Timing of Medicine
Depends on many factors such as Dosha, ingredients of medicine etc. Two common timings are before and after food. Before food is used when
the patient strength is high and medicines do not contain too many spices. After food is useful when the patient is weak and cannot tolerate strong
medicines. Overall, master the techniques of preparing herbal decoction, cold, hot
infusions, herbal powder, ghee and herbal jams. With this, though the range
looks limited, you can prepare and use 99%  of the herbs in medicine form.11. Swarasa – Fresh Juice
Extracts of Herbs
By Dr. B.K. Prashanth M.D. (Ayu), Ph.D
Y
e word Swarasa denotes fresh extract of the herb, in liquid form. It can be
from any part of the plant like fruit, leaf, ower, roots etc. Master Charaka has
said that, juice extracted from any part of the plant using any mechanical force
is called Swarasa. (Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 4/7)
Master Charaka has told that the juice of a plant can be obtained by cutting
or tapping the root of a big tree and collecting the liquid oozing out of it. ere are ve basic dosage forms as per Ayurveda. Swarasa (juice)
Kalka (paste)
Kwatha (decoction)
Hima (cold infusion)
Phanta (hot infusion)
Swarasa is considered as the most guru (heavy) for digestion among these
ve dosage forms. Master Sharangadhara has explained 4 diﬀerent methods of juice extraction. 1st Method of Making SwarasaFresh part of the plant, devoid of any disease, infestation is collected. It is crushed using mechanical force like pestle and mortar or the juicer of
present day. e extracted juice is ltered using a clean cloth or sieve. Example: juice
from tulasi (Holy Basil, fresh ginger juice etc. Sharangdhara Samhita
Madhyama Khanda, 1/2. Juice is extracted from the plants on the same day of their collection. Juice
can be extracted by pounding, grinding, ltering with force with a clean cloth. 2nd Method of Swarasa Preparation
If the plant is soft and dry, then it should be crushed and soaked in twice the
amount of water overnight. Next morning the plant is macerated and ltered
using a cloth. Example – extract of coriander seeds. Sharangdhara Samhita
Madhyama Khanda, 1/3. 3rd Method of Juice Extraction
In case of a dry part of the plant where extracting the fresh juice is diﬃcult,
the plant is crushed and added with 8 parts of water. en the mixture is taken
in a vessel, boiled and reduced to 1/4th of the original quantity and ltered
using a cloth. Example – extract from Ashoka bark (Saraca asoca Roxb.) Sharangdhara, Madhyamakhanda, 1/4. 4th Method: Putapaka Method
e method is followed where the herb being fresh in nature, extracting the
fresh juice in large quantity is diﬃcult. e herb is cut into small pieces and
covered with big leaves of trees like banyan tree or palasha (Butea monosperma
Lin.). e logic behind this is, the leaves should sustain heat for duration of time
without burning the herb inside. e leaves are tied with a thread and covered
with a thick layer of clean mud. is is made into bolus shape. After dryingthis under sunlight completely, it is subjected to mild re from all the sides till
the ball turns to red hot. en the bolus is left for cooling. Later the herb is
collected from inside the bolus after breaking it open and the juice is extracted
by pressing. Putapaka Method in Short –
e herb S cut into small pieces S covered with a big leaves of trees like
palasha/banyan S rolled into a ball, tied with threads, wrapped with mud
layer (Multani mitti smeared on cloth) S Dry S burn S take out the herbs
S squeeze S juice extract. Dose
24 ml of juice which are extracted by the 1st and 2nd method as they are guru
(heavy) for digestion. 48 ml of juice which are extracted using heat. (3rd and 4th method) as they
undergo digestion easily. Prakshepa – Extra Ingredients Added for Enhanced Benets
Based on requirement, to the Swarasa, honey, white Jaggery, Kshara, cumin
seed powder, black salt, ghee, oil or herbal powders can be added in a dose of 6
grams. Example of Putapaka Swarasa – Vasa (Adhatoda vasica)
e Putapaka Swarasa extracted from Vasa – Adhatoda vasica, is adminsitered
along with honey, is useful in the treatment of
Raktapitta – bleeding disorders
Kasa – cough, cold
Jwara – fever
Kshaya – emaciation, depletion of body tissues•Analysis of Diﬀerent Methods of Swarasa Preparation
By using the 1st method, the active principles can be obtained by extracting the
juice of the plant. But in plants which are soft, the 2nd method is followed. Here, by soaking the plant in water overnight, the active ingredients which are
in the part of the plant gets soaked in water. e next morning when the plant
is macerated, the principle is released due to the mechanical force. In dry herbs, since the above 2 methods are not suﬃcient to extract the
principles, the 3rd method is followed. By boiling the part of the plant in water,
it is exposed to a quantum of heat for a suﬃcient time, due to which the active
principles are released into the water when the water is reduced. But
precaution should be taken that plants having volatile principles are not
subjected to this method as exposure to the heat may destroy the principles
present. Examples – clove buds should not be subjected for this method to extract
active principles. e 4th method is adopted when suﬃcient quantity of fresh juice cannot be
extracted by mechanical force from a fresh plant. By putapaka method the
plant becomes soft after exposure to heat and extracting the juice is
comparatively easier. e above methods give a clear indication that the word swarasa is not only
fresh juice of a plant but also the extraction of the active principles into liquid
media like water. Uses of Swarasa: Swarasa is used for many purposes in the eld of Ayurveda. Depending upon the herb from which it is prepared, based upon the disease in
which it is given, based upon the preparation of a medicine like tablet etc the
uses varies. As medicine. Example – Tulasi swarasa (juice of leaves of Holy Basil –
Tulsi).•
•As bhavana dravya. (Medium of binding agent or grinding and
enhancing the property of the formulation). Example – during
preparation of chitrakadi tablet, pomegranate fruit juice is used for
grinding the herbal powders. As co-drink. Example – fresh ginger juice is advised as a co drink with
a fever tablet called Tribhuvana keerti rasa. e Shelf Life of Swarasa: 4–6 hours.1. 2. 3. 4. 5.12. Amla Juice Benets,
How to Make? Self Made or
Market? Side Effects
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Amla – Indian gooseberry can be consumed in many ways. Amla juice is one
of the easiest ways to consume it. ere are many market available readymade
juices but you can prepare it by yourself as well. How to Prepare Amla Juice Easily from Fresh Amla
Amla fruit
Dry Coconut scraper or just a knife to cut amla into small pieces
Mortar and pestle or a simple crusher
Tea lter
Tablespoon
Steps Involved:
Take one fresh Awla fruit. Wash in w ater. Grate it (or scrape it) as you would grate dry coconut using coconut scraper. is will give you coarse powder of fresh amla fruit. If you do not have coconut scraper, you can cut amla fruit using a knife into
very small pieces.Take amla coarse powder in mortar and crush it with pestle. To crush it
further. is makes the juice extraction a lot easier. Take these crushed small pieces of amla in the tea lter. Press it very hard using the big spoon. e amla juice will be collected at the bottom of vessel. You can press the amla powder for 4–5 times to extract maximum juice out
of it. When you taste the leftover amla powder after pressing, you can observe that
it has lost its original taste. is indicates that the crushing and pressing of
amla fruit is done well. It indicates that most of the nutrients of amla are transferred into the juice. One 15 grams fruit of amla may yield 10–15 m l of amla juice. What if fresh amla fruit is not available? As per traditional Ayurvedic reference mentioned in Madhyama Khanda
Section, Swarasa chapter of Sharangdhara Samhita, below mentioned herbal
tea method can be followed to extract juice, when fresh herb is not available. One teaspoon (5 grams) of dried amla powder is added with half a cup (100
ml) of water. is is boiled in mild re and reduced to quarter a cup. Filtered. Dose of Amla Juice
If prepared from fresh fruit, 10–15 m l, once a day. If prepared from dry powder herbal tea method, then quarter a cup or 50 ml
per day. Market available amla juice 10–15 ml, mixed with double quantity of water,
once a day before or after food.Amla – Medicinal Qualities
Qualities – heavy, coolant. Taste – Has ve tastes. – sour, sweet, bitter, astringent and pungent (all the ve
tastes, excluding salt). Sour is the dominant taste. Vipaka (taste conversion after digestion): Sweet
Veerya (potency): Cold. Eﬀect on Tridosha: It balances all the three Doshas. Benets of Amla Juice
It carries all the benets of Amla fruit. By the virtue of the sourness it addresses the increased vata and by the virtue
of the cold potency and sweetish taste it appeases the aggravated pitta. e aggravated kapha gets addressed by the qualities of dryness and
astringent taste. Gooseberry fruits are benecial in patients with urinary ailments like
dysuria, urinary tract disorders. It relieves the constipated bowels when taken regularly. e gooseberries act
as a tonic in maintaining the vision, physical strength, complexion of skin, and
eroticism. It is one of the intelligence promoter widely used in the form of anti ageing
treatment. e fresh and raw juice fruits of Amalaki are cold in potency, tastier to
drink, sweetish in taste, alleviates kapha Dosha, reduces fever and burning
sensation. It promotes the virility and increases the lifespan of the individual
when taken in the prescribed format of dosages and rasayana therapy modality. Side Eﬀects of Amla JuiceIn some people, it may cause or worsen dry skin problem and dryness of
mouth. It may worsen cold, cough/asthma in some patients. ey can add 1–2
grams of ginger/pepper powder to the juice. It is safe to take self made amla juice during pregnancy, lactation and in
children. Seek your doctor’s advice, for its usage during pregnancy and lactation, if
you are using market available product (contains preservatives). Shelf Life of Amla Juice
Readymade market amla juice such as Patanjali can be stored up to 1 year from
the date of manufacturing. e Amla juice prepared at home needs to be consumed within 6–8 h ours of
time. If kept in refrigerator (not generally recommended), it can be stored for 1–2
days time. Market Available Amla Juice
One major disadvantage with market available amla juice is the addition of
preservatives. All readymade amla juice products contain preservatives. Usually Amla juice is consumed for many months. So, this poses a minor
side eﬀect threat of preservatives on health. Many Amla juice sold in the market contains Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate,
Potassium sorbate and avours. Almost all others contain similar excipients.Amla Juice Combination with Other Herbs
Patanjali Giloy Amla juice – prepared with Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia –
is useful in fever, to improve immunity. Karela Amla juice – prepared with karela – bitter gourd – useful in diabetes. Dose of Readymade Market Available Amla Juice
5–15 ml, mixed with 10–20 ml of water, once a day. Some companies may suggest a higher dose than this, but I would not
recommend a higher dose than the 5–15 ml per day, considering the higher
concentration of market juice. How Long Amla Juice Can Be Taken? If you are preparing amla juice on your own and if you have not come across
any side eﬀects, then amla juice is safe to continue for many months. If you are using market amla juice, better to take it for 2 months, then give a
month gap and then again continue for 2 months and so on. Amla Juice in Other Remedies
It is used as ingredient in many remedies such as for urinary tract disorders. Amla juice – 10 ml + 1 pinch of turmeric + 1 pinch of ginger powder is
useful in treating cold, cough and allergy. Amalaki Juice for Vata Dosha Reduction
Amla juice, having sweet and sour taste can reduce Vata Dosha. To make it
more eﬀective, a tablespoon of its juice can be added with a teaspoon of
jaggery. Mixed well and consumed. A tablespoon of Amla juice mixed with 2 grams of Ashwagandha powder is
also eﬀective in balancing Vata Dosha.is combination is useful to strengthen and rejuvenate bones, muscles and
joints.•
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•13. Ayurvedic Herbal Pastes
– Kalka Uses, Preparation,
Examples
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Herbal pastes are called Kalka in Ayurveda. Kalka is one among the ve basic
dosage forms. e other four are – juice extract, decoction, cold and hot
infusions. In Ayurveda, herbal pastes are used both for internal and external
use. Denition of Kalka
Bolus or paste prepared from fresh herbs, which has some liquidity in it, is
considered as Kalka. e wet or dry herb is ground as it is or by adding water, it can be added
with other adjuvant and administered. So, Kalka can be prepared either with fresh herbs or with dry herbs. Dose – 1 karsha = 12 grams once or twice per day. Adjuvants – Prakshepa for Herbal Pastes
Honey, ghee, sesame oil – if at all is indicated along with any kalka, it
should be mixed in double quantity to that of Kalka. Eg: 5 grams of neem paste, administered along with 10 g rams of ghee. Sugar candy or jaggery – is mixed in equal quantities.•Any liquid (kashaya, juice extract etc) is added 4 times the dose of
kalka. Examples of Herbal Pastes
Neem Paste:
It is applied externally to cleanse and heal wound faster. It is administered internally in a dose of 5–10 grams per day to treat
vomiting, skin disorders, intestinal parasites and Pitta and Kapha disorders. Garlic Paste
De-skinned garlic pearls are made into paste, administered along with sesame
oil. It is administered in Vata disorders and in Vishama Jwara – Recurrent
fever. Ginger – Sesame – Jaggery Paste
Paste made of ginger, sesame seed and jaggery is administered along with cow
milk to treat peptic ulcers and rheumatoid arthritis. Diﬀerent Uses of Kalka
For external application and oral administration. For application over oral ulcers. Used as mild suppositories. Applied over wounds. Used in the preparation of herbal ghees, herbal oils, herbal decoctions (called
Pramathya), etc.14. Aloe Vera Pulp Exudate
Remedy for Improving Skin
Glow
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu) Ph.D.
Y
Most of the people know and use Aloe vera pulp as a fresh moisturizer and
skin softener. Also few believe regarding its glow enhancing eﬀect. How to Get the Exudates? You can use aloe vera pulp directly for this remedy. But if you have only one or
two plants of aloe vera at home, then you cannot use the pulp on daily basis, as
it will last for only a few days. Hence, it is ideal to get the pulp exudate from aloe vera leaves. is way, the
plant is preserved for longer period of time. Here is a simple technique to obtain the exudates –
Utensils required – a sharp blade/knife
Spoon or sharp edged steel plate\Ingredients – Triphala powder (2–3 grams)
Method
A gentle incision is made over the leaf, when the live plant is intact with soil
(no necessary to separate the leaf from plant or to cut the plant).Over the incised area one or two pinch of Triphala powder is sprinkled. After 10–15 minutes, yellow colored exudate oozes out of this incised portion
of the leaf. is is collected with the help of a spoon or steel plate. Alternatively, you can directly use aloe vera pulp for this remedy. How to Use It? is ne exudate is applied over the face or acne scars, dark spots, black heads,
regularly. If the pus is found over the lesions like infected acne, 1 gram of
turmeric powder or neem powder can be mixed to the exudate and is applied. How Often It Has to Be Applied? Preferably 3–5 times in a day. How Long It Can Be Practiced? Expected results can be observed if this is practiced daily for 15–21 d ays. Instead of going for a synthetic (chemical), costly cosmetics the above said
kitchen remedy may be more safe, eﬀective and cheaper.•
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1. 2.15. Jaggery – Ginger Home
Remedies for Inammation
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Inammation is a complex body reaction by vascular tissues, involving blood
and blood vessels (artery and veins). e reaction may be
Against micro organisms, as in case of an infection, or
As a response to injury, as in case of an accident, resulting in knee joint
swelling and pain
Degeneration of body tissues – as in case of old age, leading to knee
joint ligament degeneration resulting in Arthritis
Home Remedy for Inammation Using Ginger Juice and Jaggery
Take around 10 grams of fresh ginger. Extract juice from it. You will get 3–4 ml of ginger juice. is ginger juice – 3–4 ml along with 3–4 grams of jaggery once or
two times a day after food is useful in inammation and to relieve
swelling and pain. Traditionally, this home remedy is administered along with half a cup
of goat milk for better results. Home Remedy Using Pastes of Ginger and JaggeryTake 3 grams of fresh ginger make it a paste. Take 3 grams of jaggery, add it to ginger paste and mix well. Make a homogeneous paste of ginger and jaggery. is paste in a dose of 2–3 grams once or twice a day after food is
given in patients with inammation. is combination is traditionally known as Gulardrakam. Guda means
jaggery, Ardraka means fresh ginger. Is It Safe in Pregnancy, Lactation and Children? Both ginger and jaggery are quite commonly used as a part of diet before and
after delivery and in children. Hence, it can be said that it is safe for all. Side Eﬀects
In some ginger may cause slight burning sensation. But jaggery subsides such
side eﬀect. Jaggery is not indicated in diabetics, so also this natural remedy. How Long is Remedy Can Be Tried? It is safe for long term use. It is ideal to follow this remedy for 4–6 w eeks.16. Kashayam (Kwath) –
Herbal Teas Preparation,
Benets, Usage
Y
Kashayam is a famous and widely used dosage form of Ayurveda. e word
Kashayam refers to water decoction or water extract of herb(s). Based on the
group of herbs used, the products are named like Triphala Kashayam,
Sukumaram Kashayam, Varadi kashayam etc. Synonyms of Kashayam – Kashaya, Kashay, Kwatham, Kwath etc. Sometimes, the word Kada is also used to describe Kashayam. Kashaya, Kashayam, Kashay, Kwatha, Kwatham, Kwath, Kada, Kadha,
Niryuha, Shruta
How to Prepare Kashayam? Dry herbs are taken as per the specic traditional Ayurvedic formula. e herbs are pounded into the form of coarse powder. Mix well. Add 8 times of water to the herbs. Allow the herbs to completely get soaked
in water for one to two hours. Start boiling this mixture in a wide mouth container in mild re. Keep on stirring the contents with a ladle. Boil the Kashayam till it reduces to 1/4th or 1/8th or 1/16th to original water
quantity.For example, if you have taken 100 grams of coarse powder of herbs and have
added 800 ml of water, you should boil and reduce the kashaya to 200 ml or
100 ml or 50 ml. e concentration of the Kashaya depends on the purpose. However, 200–300 ml of Kashayam is also acceptable. Filter the Kashayam across a clean cloth immediately. us prepared Kashayam can be used within 4–5 h ours. is is the method of preparation of kashayam. Kashaya Formula
Herb – dry – coarse powder
1 part of coarse powder + 16 Parts of water S Boil in mild re. Evaporate water by boiling till 1/8th reduction. Filter. Use it when fresh. 1 part of herb + 16 parts of water S Boil and reduce to S 1/8th part S Filter. Eg: 10 grams + 160 ml of water S 20 ml. Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda 2nd chapter. References for 1/8th and 1/4th are available. Eg: 10 grams + 160 ml of water S 40 ml.
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products, home remedies, health tips and such other materials explained in this
book are not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Many of
the herbal products and concepts explained in this book have no clinical
documentation. e herbs, their combination and Ayurvedic formulations are
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Who is the author of the book?
The book provides various Ayurvedic home remedies and their preparation methods.
What is the purpose of the book?
The main text books of Ayurveda are Brihat Trayi, Charaka Samhita, and Sushruta Samhita.
What are the main text books of Ayurveda?
The text does not explicitly mention the 5 things one should know before taking Ayurvedic medicine, but it does mention the importance of understanding the basics of Ayurvedic dosage forms and the need to consult a healthcare provider before using any health advice.
What are the 5 things one should know before taking Ayurvedic medicine?
The text does not explicitly mention the 7 things to consider when making a remedy with any Ayurvedic herb, but it does provide general guidelines for preparing herbal remedies, such as the importance of proper digestion and the need to consider the patient's condition and health status.
What are the 7 things to consider when making a remedy with any Ayurvedic herb?
The text does not explicitly mention the purpose of the Kashayam (Kwath) remedy, but it does describe the preparation method of Kashayam and its potential uses.
What is the purpose of the Kashayam (Kwath) remedy?