e name Ashtaguna refers to 8 ingredients that this recipe contains.Ingredients
4 parts of rice
1 part green gram
1 part of combined
Trikatu – Pepper, long pepper and ginger,
Coriander seed
Rock salt
Ghee fried Asafoetida
Method of Preparation
First, rice (4 parts) and green gram (1 part) is taken together. It is added with
14 times water (14  5= 60 parts of water). en it is added with the rest of the ingredients. e combination is heated
till the rice is  cooked properly. en the entire content is decanted to obtain the liquid part. Dosage: e liquid part is called Ashtaguna Manda and it is served hot, in a
dose of 25–50 ml, once or twice a day, before or after food. It can be mixed
with 5 ml of sesame oil before administration. Alternate Method of Preparation
Rice, green gram are cooked with 60 parts of water, ltered. Liquid is taken,
then rest of the ingredients are added to it, along with sesame oil. Traditional Indications
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Pranada – improves strength, enliveningBasti Shodhana – cleanses and detoxies kidney and bladder
Rakta Vardhana – improves haemoglobin and Rakta Dhatu, useful in anemia
Sarva Doshaghna – Balances all the three Doshas
Indicated in
Jwara – fever
Appearance
e nal product is liquid, having slightly spicy taste, brownish yellow in
colour. Shelf Life – It is best to use this in freshly prepared and hot condition. It can
be stored up to 4–6 hours only. Traditional Indications
Deepana
Side Eﬀects
ere are no known side eﬀects with this remedy. If you are sensitive to any of the mentioned ingredients, then avoid it. It can be used during pregnancy for 2–3 w eeks of time. It can be administered during lactation period and in children. How Long to Use? It can be used for a period of 4–6 weeks of time, as per doctor’s advice. Vatya Manda –
Here the procedure is same as manda but it is prepared with broken and dry
fried barley grains.1 part of barley is added with 14 parts of water, cooked in open air and
ltered. Obtained liquid balances Kapha and Pitta dosha, it is very good for
throat and very useful in bleeding disorders such as ulcerative colitis, nasal
bleeding or heavy periods. Laja Manda
Manda prepared with parched rice grains or fried paddy
It balances Kapha and Pitta dosha. It is an absorbent, useful in Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It relieves thirst associated with fever. It is useful in diarrhea, it restores energy in body tissues, promotes digestion
strength and useful in excess burning sensation and fainting episodes due to
dehydration. Master Charaka has mentioned about it. is Lajamanda 100 ml is added with 2 grams of each of coriander seed
powder and long pepper fruit powder. It is especially useful to promote
digestion strength in children, old persons and weak patients.82. Yavagu – Weaker Herbal
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Master Charaka explains about various herb groups used in panchakarma
(detoxication/purication) in 2nd Chapter of Sutrasthana. is chapter is
called Apamarga Tanduleeya Adhyaya
In this chapter, he explains
Medicines for Nasya – nasal drops
Medicines for Vomiting therapy (Vamana)
Medicine for Purgation (Virechana)
Medicine for Decoction Enema (Asthapana Basti)
Medicine for Fat enema (Anuvasana Basti)
After explaining these herbs, Master Charaka says –
e eﬃcacy of herb combination depends on
Matra – amount of herbs/medicines
Kala – season of collection of herbs, duration of disease in patient, duration
of medicine administration, age of the patient etc. e usage of these herbs depends on
Dravyajnana – knowledge of the herbsYukti – intelligent planning that the doctor does, in choosing the right set of
herbs. A physician, procient in these two principles is always superior to those
who are acquainted only with the medicine knowledge (ingredients and
indication)
After Panchakarma medicines, Charaka explains about Yavagu. Order of Treating any Disorder in Ayurveda
First and best choice is Panchakarma
After Panchakarma – Agni – digestion strength is low. So, some medicines
are given to improve digestion strength. Even food is also given from low dose, liquid food to high quantity solid
foods – gradually. Once after the digestion strength is restored, then oral medicines for treating
the diseases are given. First Panchakarma S eliminated out overly imbalanced Doshas. After Panchakarma – improve digestion strength
Yavagu Fits in Here
After this, Once after the digestion strength is restored, then oral medicines for
treating the diseases are given – to eliminate or to pacify whatever the remnant
Doshas/symptoms. Even after this if some symptoms are remaining, then Shirodhara, oil
massage etc sub therapies are used. Chakarpani Commentary on Charaka
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treat abdominal pain (Shoola). After Panchakarma, the Diet of the Patient Is Planned From Liquid to
Solid. is is because soon after Panchakarma, the digestion strength is low. Hence,
lighter liquid foods are given rst and gradually hard to digest solid foods are
introduced. Like a tiny ame grows big with hey and cow dung cakes, with liquid – to –
solid diet, the digestion strength increases. – Charaka Siddhisthana 1
To aid in improving digestion strength, Yavagus are explained. Usually spices are used in Yavagu preparation. Yavagu are more dilute than a regular Kashaya
Often mixed with food preparations
Often prepared with food ingredients. Formula for Yavagu
1p + 64P S 32 P
1 part of coarse powder of herb is added with 64 parts of water, boiled
and reduced to 32 parts, ltered and administered when hot. Sharangdhara mentions 4p + 64 P S 32 P. 4 parts of herbs in place of
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ingredients – Rasa Pradhana Aushadha Dravya. Eg: grains like rice,
wheat, barley, meat, chicken etc. Medicine Based Yavagu
Medicine Based – 3 types. Teekshna Veerya – very strong herbs such as ginger, Bhallataka –
Marking nut, etc. Madhyama Veerya – moderately strong herbs – Dashamoola (group of
10 roots), licorice, neem, etc. Mrudu Veerya – low potency herbs – Amla, raisins, pomegranate,
fruits etc. Yavagu Formula Based on e Strength of the Herbs
For very strong herbs, formula of yavagu is
12 grams (karsha) + 768 ml S 384 ml
1:64 S 32
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24 grams (Ardha Pala) + 768 S 384 ml
2:64 S 32
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Kashaya – herbal decoction S 1:8 S 2
Yavagu S 1:64 S 32
Yavagu is ~1/8th times weaker than Kashayas. Once you prepare kashaya with strong reduction of water boiling, You
cannot add water to kashaya to prepare Yavagu – the added water will
dilute the strength of the kashaya active principles and makes it
diﬃcult to digest. Yavagu is
4 pala +64 pala water S boil S 32 Pala
1:16 S 8
1 pala = 48 grams. 10 grams + 160 ml S boil and reduce to 80 ml. Diluted form of Kashaya. Stands between medicine and diet drink. Useful in medium Doshas, or in almost cured state of disease. Less strong, less “re component” when compared to Kashaya. Examples of Yavagu – Weaker Decoctions (gruel)
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2
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Jambu – Jamun tree bark
30 grams + 480 ml S 240 ml. Filter. Use. Mix with cooked rice S Useful in
Grahani – Malabsorption syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with
diarrhea
Yavagu for Raktapitta: Medicated Gruels for Bleeding Disorders
Yavagu forms the most important dietetic inclusions in the treatment of
Raktapitta – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, Ulcerative colitis and
menorrhagia
Since Yavagu is gruel, it forms the food for raktapitta patients. Chakrapani advises Tarpana (Tarpana = nutrition or nutritious food/drinks)
to be given in the form of food and yavagu. Here, yavagu is used as diet, which serves the purpose of tarpana cooling and
nourishment. In Raktapitta – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, Ulcerative colitis and
menorrhagia,
As a rule, Yavagu should be given after Langhana (lightening therapies),
mainly in the form of fasting or avoiding food. After Langhana, the ama or immature essence of nutrients formed due to
sluggish digestion present in circulation will be digested. is forms a suitable background for administration of cooling and
nourishing Tarpana
Panchakola Yavagu – Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 2e gruel prepared with
Panchakola –
Pippali fruit (piper longum Linn. ),
root of Pippali,
Chavya (Piper chaba Hunter),
Chitraka (Plumbaga zeylanica Linn.) – Leadwort
and
Ginger stimulates digestion, and cures abdominal colic pain. Usually, patient is weak for digesting strong medicines and is also
dehydrated. So, giving them weak Yavagus S improve the digestion strength, provide
good amount of water. ese Yavagus can be mixed along with food and administered. e ginger, astringent herbs like wood apple, mango seed etc S coolant and
astringent S blocks the diarrhea. Dose of Yavagu
Dose is not specically mentioned. Highest dose of Kashaya is 2 pala – 96 m l.
Because Yavagu is a weaker form of Kashaya, it can be considered as 96 m l as
the dose. General dose of Yavagu – is considered as 48–96 m l.1. 2. 3.83. Yusha – Broth of Pulses
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Yusha is prepared with Pulses – green gram/black gram/horse gram
References: Kashyapa Samhita Khilasthana 4th chapter. Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2nd chapter
Ingredients
Any pulse (green gram/horse gram/black gram) – 1 p art
Water/ butter milk/decoction (Kashaya – astringent) /herbal juice
extracts Swarasa/ cold infusions (Hima) – 16 p arts
Sesame Oil/Ghee, salt, black pepper, long pepper etc spices – Quantity
suﬃcient
References
Kashyapa Samhita Khila Sthana 4th chapter
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2/154
Kashyapa explained 25 medicinal pulse broths. 75 of them are on the basis of Doshas and 50 o f them are on the basis of taste. Method of Preparation
Cook pulses with liquids
Use without oil/salt/spices – Akruta yushaUse with oil, salt and spices Kruta yusha
Properties
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Rochana – improves taste, relieves anorexia
Vrushya – aphrodisiac, im proves vigor
Swarya – improves voice tone and quality
Varnya – Improves skin tone and complexion
Balya – improves strength and immunity
Swedana – induces sweating. Nourishes tissues well & fast, congenial to health, gives satiety
Formula
1 pala kalka (paste of pulses) + water (1 prastha =768 ml) + 6 grams of ginger,
black pepper S boil till the pulses are cooked. Use. 48 grams pulses + 768 ml water + 12 ml ghee/oil + 6 grams each of black
pepper and ginger
1 part pulses + 16 part water (liquid) + oil/ghee + 6 grams each of ginger, black
pepper S Cook S Filter S Use
It is semisolid preparation obtained by boiling any type of pulses (dhal) but
not rice. T o prepare yusha any liquid preparation can be used. Various Examples of Yusha
Drugs useful for the preparation of Supa (soup) and Yusha (drink) for a patient
suﬀering from Rakta Pitta (bleeding): Charaka Chikitsa 4
Mudga – Green gramMasura – Masoor dal
Chanaka – Bengal gram
Makustha – Phaseolus aconitifolius and
Fruits of Adhaki – Cajanus cajan – Pigeon pea
It is semisolid preparation obtained by boiling any type of pulses (dhal) but
not rice. T o prepare yusha any liquid preparation can be used. Ingredients
e pulse: 1 Pala – 48 grams
Long pepper: ½ Karsha – 6 grams
Ginger: ½ Karsha – 12 g – 6 grams
Water: 1 Prastha – 768 ml
Types
Krita yusha – added with required amount of oil/ghee & spices
Akrita yusha – without oil, ghee or spices. Yusha for erapy
e broth of Horse gram along with long pepper fruit
or
Broth of green gram/mung dal along with ginger, black pepper, long pepper
and barley is useful in the treatment of Oedema. Charaka Chikitsa 12
Yusha During Snehapana – Bulk Intake of Fats/Oils Ahead of
Panchakarma PuricationGhee is to be taken with the co – drink of hot water,
Oil with co – drink of Yusha (vegetable broth),
Muscle fat and bone marrow with Anupana of Manda (thin gruel). or all these
oily substances may be taken with the Anupana of hot water. Sushruta –
Some say that soup of pulses (Yusha) and sour gruel (Amla kanji) are good co –
drinks after fatty food. Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 13
Ghee is the preferred co drink/after drink S hot water. For all oils, Yusha is preferred. For muscle fats/marrow S manda – thin gruel is the preferred co – drink. If the disease is associated with Kapha, then vegetable soup (Yusha shaka) is
preferred and if it is associated with Vata, then meat soup is preferred. is suggests that overall eﬀect of Yusha on the body is – Kaphahara –
Balances Kapha Dosha. (Charaka Chikitsa 4)
Vaidya Sara Sangraha Jwara – Fever Treatment
In pittaja jwara (fever), meals should be given with yusha of green gram and
amla without adding ghee. In Kapha fever S diet should be given with yusha of horsegram or Bengal
gram along with dry rice. Pigeon pea Yusha is good for fever. Samsarjana Krama
With Panchkarma purication procedures, the toxins from the body are
eliminated out. After the procedure, usually digestion strength is low.So, solid foods are not directly given. e patient is made to start with liquid
diet, then she is gradually introduced to semisolid diet and then the solid
foods. is is done in a gradual and methodical manner spanning for 3–7 days
time. For this,
Peya – pure liquids (of boiled rice)  is given rst and then
Vilepi – more liquid less of boiled rice is given and then
Akruta Yusha (pulses + water S cook)
and then Kruta Yusha (pulses + water + ghee + salt+ spice) is given. en further, if needed, and if patient is accustomed to non veg, then plain
meat soup is given for 2 meal times. Meat soup + oil/ ghee+ salt + spice S 2 meal time. After all these, patient is advised normal diet. Broth of Pulses As Co Drink for Administration of Herbal Jams (Avaleha)
According to Sarangdhara samhitha, the following adjuvants may be used after
taking Avalehas,
i.e. Milk, Sugarcane juice, Yusha, Panchamooli kashaya, Vasa kwatha etc. Master Kashyapa dedicated one whole chapter for explaining diﬀerent
Yushas. Benets of Yusha as per Kashyapa Samhita Khila Sthana, 4th chapter –
Rochana – improves taste, appetizer
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Vrushya – aphrodisiacSvara – improves voice
Varna – improves skin health, colour, complexion, glow
Bala – strength
Agni – digestion strength
Sweda – causes sweating (used in fever)
Tushti – satiation/satisfaction
Pushti – nourishes, re energizes
Sukhavaha – makes the patient more comfortable. Eﬀect on Dosha
Due to oiliness and hotness S Vata balancing. Due to oiliness and astringent S Pitta balancing. Due to spices + hotness S Balances Kapha dosha. Utility of Yusha in Foods and Diseases
Where liquefaction of dosha is desired, there Yusha is used. (For example – solidied Kapha as in very
high productive cough – sputum)
Wherever very high, concentrated, solid foods are taken, there Yusha is used
as co drink. Diﬀerences between Yusha and Yavagu
Where pulses are used S Yusha
Where rice is  used S Yavagu
(2 types of yavagu)a.
b.Rice + 14 times water S cook S more solid less liquid product is
obtained – Yavagu). Herbs+ 64 times water – 32 times – Weak decoction. Additives for Yusha
Rock salt, Trikatu – Ginger, black pepper, long pepper
Sneha – oil or ghee
Garlic Yusha S Vata disorders, joint disorders, bloating. Pigeon Pea Yusha – fever, worms
Lentil – Diarrhoea
Pomegranate/Carrot S Diarrhoea
Kola Kulathadi Yusha
Jujube, horse gram, coriander, barley, Dashamoola (group of 10 roots),
Changeri (Indian sorrel – Oxalis corniculata) S Vomiting
Kulattha Pancha Yusha
Horse gram, Black gram, Cow pea, Green gram, Pigeon pea S fever, anorexia,
improves digestion strength – Kaiyadeva Nighantu 5/74
Phala Yusha –
Wood apple, Bael, Jujube, Pomegranate, Mango seed – administered in
chronic diarrhoea. Kashyapa Samhita Khila Sthana 4/46
Chanaka Yusha
Bengal Gram S Rhinitis, cough Kaiyadeva Nighantu – 5/79
Kapikacchu – Mucuna pruriens Mucuna pruriens, black gram S Vata
cough (pain, loud noise, dry) aphrodisiac, infertility treatment. CharakaChikitsa Sthana 8/76
Pancha Mushtika Yusha – Kaiyadeva Nighantu 5/83
Barley, Jujube, Horse Gram, Green Gram, Amla, Dry ginger. It is useful in cough with tissue depletion (As in tuberculosis), chronic cough
Vartakadi Yusha – Charaka Chikitsa 26/156
Brinjal, Horse gram, Dry ginger, Long pepper, Black pepper, Pigeon pea,
Green gram. It is useful in rhinitis due to Kapha
Maha Yusha – Kaiyadeva nighantu 5/85
Radish with its leaves, Dry ginger, Long pepper, Black pepper. It is useful in
insomnia. Dadima Amalaka Yusha – Charaka Chikitsa 19/38
Pomegranate, Indian gooseberry,
It is useful in epilepsy, hallucinations. It energizes the person and revokes life
Vrushya Masha Yusha – Charaka Chikitsa 2/1/47
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Preparation Method –
Bhavaprakasha text book explains in detail. Ghee or sesame oil is taken in a vessel. Heated. Turmeric and asafoetida are
added and fried well. Boneless goat meat is added and fried. en appropriate quantity of water, salt is added and cooked well in closed
lid. After cooking, it is  ltered. Obtained liquid is called Mamsarasa. If required, spices like black pepper, betel leaf and clove are added. According to Atreya Samhita, Leadwort, black pepper root, fruit, Java long
pepper, ginger, coriander, turmeric and rice are added to meat soup. is spice
group is called Vesavara. Water Quantity –
As per Dravyaguna Vijnana –
If thick meat soup is to be prepared, then 8 part of meat is added with
64 parts of water. If moderately thick meat soup is to be prepared, then 6 parts of meat is
added with 64 parts of water. For thin meat soup, 4 parts of meat is added with 64 p arts of water and
soup is prepared.1. 2.Varieties of Mamsa Rasa
Krita mamsarasa – added with spices. Akrta Mamsa Rasa. Shadanga Yusha
One part of any herb is added with 2 parts of meat and 4 parts of water. It is
cooked till the water content reduces to a quarter. Contents are ltered across a
cloth. It is added with ghee and heating is continued for a while. Benets –
To improve muscle strength
To regain lost strength in cases of chronic disorders such as cancer, tuberculosis
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ese two are the special preparations of Yusha (broth of pulses). ey are prepared with grains/ pulses, buttermilk and with spices. Khada – types
Sa Takra Shami Khada and
Sa takra Shaka Khada. Sa Takra Shami Khada
2 liters of buttermilk are added with 125 grams of green gram or black gram or
sesame seeds. It is boiled in an earthen pot in mild re and reduced to ½ or
1/4 part. 5 Grams of each of cumin and black pepper powders are fried in a teaspoon
of ghee. ese two are mixed to the buttermilk. Sa Takra Shaka Khada
2 liters of buttermilk + 125 grams of a powder prepared with wood
apple/Indian sorrel/black pepper or cumin powder. It is boiled in an earthen
pot and reduced to ½ or ¼ part. It is Satakra Shaka Khada.86. Raga and Shadava
Qualities and Health
Benets
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Ayurveda prescribes several food recipes which are tasty, carminative and
provide health benets along with nutritional components. Reference: Charaka Samhita, Raja Nighantu, Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Yoga
Ratnakara. Raga Shadava –
Sour and sweet fruits like unripe mango, kapittha (wood apple), are taken and
kept dipped in salt for 5–10 days (may extend for 30–40 days also). To this
sesame oil, ginger etc are added and mixed thoroughly. is is called Raga
shadava. is can be assumed as a semi nished product of pickle. Raga –
Sugar candy, black salt, rock salt, fresh lime juice or juice of tamarind – grewia
fruit, blueberry and mustard powders are mixed together and preserved. is
mixture is used as the spice mixture for preparing pickle. Shadava –It is the salted fruits of sweet or sour taste; bitter fruits and vegetables are not
used for this purpose. Usually jujube – Kola (Zizuphus jujuba), wood apple – Kapittha (Feronia
elephantum) are used in general practice. Swasthya Shadava –
e fruits like Elephant apple, tamarind, citron fruit, pomegranate are taken
individually or altogether and mixed along with sugar cane juice. is is called
Swasthya shadava. It is a classical fruit salad or sweet pickle. Accha Raga –
Sugar candy, honey, jaggery etc sweet substances are mixed together and stored
in a container. is thin sweet preparation is called Accha raga. Qualities of Raga and Shadava
In general both Raga and Shadava are light for digestive, appetizer, pleasure
enhancing, tasty and nourishing in nature. Due to sweet, pungent, sour and
salty taste as well as deep penetrative quality, they clear the mouth. But excess intake may decline the sexual virility, vitiate the blood and may
also decrease the eye sight. Occasionally they may cause gastric irritation as
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Buttermilk is one of the widely used food item. ere are many variants of
buttermilk with diﬀerent health benets. Here are the details about how to
make buttermilk from milk. Interesting ings about Buttermilk
It is very easy to make at home. If a curd is ready, you can make it within ve minutes. It is said in Ayurveda – “Nectar is for Gods and Goddesses, buttermilk
is for human beings.”
How to Make Buttermilk from Milk
First you need to prepare curds from milk. Take 400 ml of curds. add
100 ml of water to it. Churn the curds just for one to two minutes. You can churn it in a bottle/jar/mixer. is 100:25 = curds: water ratio buttermilk is the most widely used
type of buttermilk. ere are a few other types of butter milk. Types of Buttermilk
ere are ve types of making buttermilk.Full Cream Buttermilk: Curds is prepared from milk with cream. Such curd is
churned without adding any water. No Cream Buttermilk: Curds is prepared from milk devoid of cream. such
curd is churned without adding any water. Buttermilk: Prepared from the above – mentioned method. Half Water Buttermilk: Take 100 ml curds add 50 ml of water and churn it
to get half water buttermilk. No Fat Buttermilk: Churn curds till it becomes butter. Remove butter. e
remaining watery part is no fat buttermilk. It is also commonly used as
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is recipe has many benets. e beauty of this curds and amla recipe is – it
can be prepared within ve minutes. Ayurvedic medicines not only always
mean bitter Kashayams, or packed herbal supplements in tablet form. e real
Ayurveda starts from your kitchen. Appropriate combination of herbal recipe
can do wonders to your health and to your diseases. What Is Amla? Amla in English is Indian gooseberry, is well – known for its richness in
Vitamin C. Botanical name is Emblica oﬃcinalis (Linn.). Due to its richness in
health beneting active principles, it is widely used in Ayurvedic formulas such
as Chyawanprash, Brahma Rasayana etc. Curds Recipe of Amla
Ingredients
Curds – 200 ml
Sliced Amla pieces – of one Amla (approx 10 g rams)
Grated coconut – three table – spoon
Green chilli – three small. Salt – according to taste
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Red chilli – one
Curry leaves – 5–6
Procedure of Curds and Amla recipes
Part 1
Take green chilli, Amla pieces and coconut in mixer and grind it to get a paste. Add this paste to the curds. Add salt according to taste. Part 2
Take the oil in a bowl. Add red chilli pieces, mustard. Heat in very mild heat. Observe that the mustard starts cracking, then add curry leaves to it and add
this mixture to the curds mixture that is kept ready in part 1. Done. is is the curds and Amla recipe. Use it along with rice, id ly, Dosa, Chapathi, etc. Benets of Curds Recipe
All the benets of amla, benets of curds, curry leaves etc are there in this
Ayurvedic recipe, ready to benet your health. Variations
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Buttermilk can be used in place of curds, especially to make it an
excellent home remedy for acidity and gastritis.89. Lepa Kalpana: Ayurvedic
Dosage Forms for External
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Ayurveda has explained in detail about the usage of diﬀerent types of
medicines for the treatment of diseases. e science has given importance to
the usage of external route of medicine. It includes Kalka, Lepa and Malahara
(diﬀerent types of paste). Kalka – Paste
Preparation Method
It is a soft mass of the herbs prepared by pounding them using mortar and
pestle. If the herb is fresh and soft, it can be pounded and made into paste
easily. If the herb part is dry like dried bark, then it has to be soaked in water
for few hours to allow it to absorb water and make it soft. en the moist herb
part is ground in a mortar and pestle to obtain ne paste. Master Charaka has explained that the prepared form of medicine should be
in bolus form – Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 4/7. e bolus form explains about the consistency of the nal product i.e. it
should be neither too liquid nor too dry. If the kalka is prepared properly with
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and Astanga Sangraha, the term kalka was used for the paste which could be
used both for internal use and external use as application. Neem Paste –
e leaves of nimba (Azadirachta indica) is crushed in a mortar and pestle and
made into a paste. is paste is used both internally and externally. Internally
it is used along with sesame oil to treat intestinal worms, skin diseases and
vomiting. Externally this kalka is applied over infected wounds to treat it. Lepa
In books like Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhava Prakasha, the term ‘Lepa’ was
used for the preparation which was exclusively used for skin application. Method of Preparation
e preparation of lepa is similar to kalka. One or more herbs are taken in
fresh form and ground to paste form. If the part of plant is dry, small amount
of liquid like water, milk can be added and ground to paste form. e words
Lipta, Lepana have been used as synonyms to Lepa. Types of Lepa Based on the Quality/Nature of Herb
Pralepa
Lepa prepared from plants having coolant property. Lepa applied, when it is cold to touch and it imparts coldness to the
body. is type of lepa is applied in increased pitta dosha to reduce it. Example – lepa prepared from Sandalwood
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body. is type of lepa is usually applied in increased kapha dosha condition
to reduce it. Example – lepa prepared from long pepper and, Chitraka (leadwort –
Plumbago zyelanica). Alepa: is type of lepa is a mixture of Pralepa and Pradeha. Types of Lepa Based Upon the Action of the Lepa
Doshagna Lepa
e type of lepa which is applied to bring the vitiated dosha to normal
condition. Example – Shothagna lepa
Ingredients
Punarnava – Boerhavia diﬀusa
Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
Ginger
Mustard
Moringa leaf or bark
All/any of the ingredients are taken in equal quantity and the lepa is prepared
by adding adequate quantity of sour buttermilk or any fermented liquid and
applied to reduce localized swelling. Vishagna Lepae type of lepa which is applied to reduce the poisonous eﬀect caused due to
insect bite, poisonous animals, after coming in contact with poisonous plants
etc. Example – Dashanga lepa
Ingredients
Sirisha – Albizzia lebbeck
Yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra – Licorice
Tagara – Valeriana wallichii – Valerian root
Sandalwood
Cardamom
Jatamansi – Nardostachys jatamansi
Turmeric, tree turmeric
Kushta – Saussurea costus
Balaka – Acacia catechu
Any or all the ingredients are taken in equal quantity and the lepa is
prepared by adding adequate quantity of water and ghee. It is eﬀective against
skin diseases, herpes, insect bite, localized swelling due to infection, pus lled
wounds. Varnya Lepa
is type of lepa is used to increase the complexion of the skin. Example – Raktachandanadi lepa
Ingredients –
Red Sandalwood•
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Lodhra – Symplocos racemosa
Kushta – Saussurea costus
Priyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla
Vata – Ficus bengalensis
Masura – Vigna radiata
Any/all the ingredients are made into powder form and later added with water
or milk to prepare paste. It is applied over face to increase the complexion,
remove black spots, pimples. e ickness for Diﬀerent Types of lepas has been explained in Ayurveda. Doshagna lepa – purifying paste – 0.5 cm
Vishagna lepa – detoxifying paste – 0.6 cm
Varnya lepa – promoting complexion – 1 cm
Rules and Regulations to be followed during the application of the lepa. All the lepa prepared are for instant and single use. Lepa is applied against the direction of the hair follicles for better
absorption. Lepa is removed soon after drying from the skin. Fresh lepa is applied only after removing the previous layer of lepa
from the skin. Lepa should not be applied during night time except in conditions like
poisonous bites, pus lled wounds. e lepa which is applied during
the night time prevents the exchange of body heat with the
atmosphere.•
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Lepa was formulated with the intention of localized action of the herb. e
thickness of various types of lepa is told to enable the active principles present
in the particular lepa to be absorbed into the skin and do the desired action
when the lepa is in wet condition and before it dries. In some of the diseases,
along with lepa, internal medications are also needed. Some Common Lepa and eir Uses
Lepa prepared from gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), sesame ower,
honey and ghee is applied over the scalp to increase the density of hair
in scalp area. Lepa prepared from turmeric and honey is used to treat cut wounds
and burn wounds. Triphala herbal powder and honey is mixed to make a paste and
applied over mouth ulcer to treat it. Lepa prepared from either the root or leaves of Ishwari (Aristolochia
indica) and black pepper is applied over the area bitten by snake,
scorpion to treat its poison. e lepa prepared from the leaves of bitter gourd plant is applied to
treat insect bite and bee bite pain. e paste of red sandalwood is applied over the area bitten by rat and
scorpion to decrease the burning sensation. e paste prepared from garlic and nirgundi (Vitex negundo) leaves is
applied over the area aﬀected with osteoarthritic pain. Paste prepared from cinnamon is applied over the area aﬀected with
pain.•
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over the scalp in the disease of insomnia. Pravala pishti (paste of pearl) is applied with ghee over the area aﬀected
with the disease herpes. e paste of onion is applied over the forehead to relieve sinusitis. Paste prepared from the powder of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) with
honey is applied to treat whitish patches from the skin. Paste prepared from arka patra (leaves of Calotropis procera) mixed
with castor oil is applied to reduce localized swelling. Paste prepared from powder of shell mixed with honey or jaggery is
applied over swelling of the throat. Paste prepared from black pepper and Moringa leaves is applied over
the forehead to reduce headache. e above said examples are very few of the paste told in the Ayurvedic texts. ere are many more formulations of lepa mentioned for diﬀerent diseases in
diﬀerent texts and folklore practice.90. Malahara Kalpana:
Ayurvedic Ointment
Preparation
By Prof. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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e word Malahara was adapted by Yograratnakara from the word Malaham or
Marham are basically originated from Unani system of medicine. is is called as Malahara because it removes Mala (Residue etc) from
wounds, abscesses, skin disorders etc. Ingredients
Any one among these are taken. It acts as base. Guggulu, Rala (Sarjarasa), bees wax. Sesame oil or coconut oil
Any one or more than one are to be taken as a base and ne powder –
camphor, copper sulphate, borax powder, zinc oxide powder etc medicinal
drugs are mixed uniformly in above mentioned base. Method of Preparation of Malahara
I. Method – 1
e base of the Malahara kalpana is prepared by melting 1 part of Bees – wax
and 2–6 parts of coconut or sesame oil. If any physical impurities are seen in
the wax, it s hould be ltered through a cloth.To this as per the formulation, add the ne powder of various ingredients
and mix well. e ne powder may be of borax, sulphur, red ochre, camphor,
menthol, thymol etc are added. Usually the amount of menthol and thymol is 1–2% of the total mass. us prepared ointment must be preserved in a wide mouthed plastic or
glass container having tight tting corks. II. Method – 2
Malahara kalpana also can be prepared by triturating method with the help of
ointment Slab and Spatula by following manner. Here in this method medical drugs and little quantity of base is added. Grinding is continued till they get mixed uniformly. A simple Malahara combination –
Bees wax – 10 grams
Sesame oil – 50 grams
Turmeric – 5 grams
Aloe vera dry powder – 5–10 grams
Neem powder – 10 grams
Camphor – 3–5 grams
Take a wide mouthed vessel. Heat sesame oil, add bee wax and stir
continuously. Bee wax melts in the sesame oil. After it completely melts, lter
it across a clean cloth. Allow it to cool down. While it is cooling down, add ne powder of rest of the ingredients. Stir
continuously till the whole mass becomes homogenous with one colour. Store
in a container. Uses:Allergic hives, non healing wounds, dermatitis. Options – If available, consider adding 5 grams of powders of
Khadira – Gum acacia – Acacia catechu and
Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia91. How to Make Facepack,
MouthWash, Body Lotion
from Curd? By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Curd is the most commonly used milk product in most part of the world. But
classical method of curdling is not carried by few of the people. In fact sour buttermilk or sour curd should be added to the boiled and
cooled milk to prepare curd. It is called as ‘souring.’ But few use lemon,
tamarind, vinegar, amla juice etc. Even though by these, curdling takes place, there is diﬀerence in the quality
of curds. ey may not be harmful. But true benet of classical curd cannot be
expected from those curds. It is the reason, preferably to get desired quality and hence the benets in
1:50 ratio buttermilk and milk are be added. 1. Shower Body Lotion from Curd
100 ml curd and 4 cowries are taken together in a steel vessel and kept
overnight. Next day morning, this curd is taken and used while showering. It is useful in eczema. It cleanses and clears the lesions instantly and quickens the healing process. 2. Curd Energy Drink – Simple Lassi200 ml of curd is added with 20 grams of sugar candy and churned well. As
per ones desire mango juice or sliced banana can also be added. A pinch or two
of cardamom is added to it. – A cup of it is good to take per day. 3. Anti Diarrheal Remedy with Curd
50 ml of curd,
1 spoon of lime water,
2–3 grams of table salt and
a pinch of Ajwain (Carum) or Asafetida are taken together and mixed well. is is given to drink to the patients who are suﬀering from chronic
diarrhoea followed with Indigestion, loss of appetite, bloating abdomen etc
4. How to Prepare Mouthwash with Curd? 1 spoon honey,
2 spoon of ghee and
4 spoon of curd are taken and mixed thoroughly. is thick solution is used as mouthwash. It is useful in the cases of the mouth ulcers or blisters of the mouth caused due
to chicken pox, oral thrush etc.  is can be practiced 2–3 t imes a day. 5. How to Prepare Face Pack Using Curd? 20 Grams each of fresh and wet turmeric and carrot are taken and pounded
well to obtain ne paste. To this 50 ml curd is added and mixed well. is is
used as face pack. It enhances complexion and useful to get rid of blackheads. Curd is not just a milk product of nutritional importance but also an
eﬀective home remedy contributing multiple health benets.1. 2.92. 10 Carrot Home
Remedies for Cholesterol,
Energy, Piles
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Carrots are the store houses of energy, health and medicinal values. It is the
vegetable of choice for skin diseases, diseases of the eyes, kidney and liver. e beta – carotene found in carrots is packed with vitamin A. It is solely
responsible for the skin care, eye care as well as to promote the immune system
of the body. Carrot is used to prepare side dishes, sweet preparations, pickles as well as
green salads. Its milkshake and fresh juices are also gaining importance in our
diet. Carrot Home Remedies
Carrot Fine Paste for Skin Glow
Fresh carrots are made into ne paste. Little olive oil is added and
applied over face. Left on face for 10–30 minutes, then washed oﬀ. is gives good glow to the face and takes away wrinkles. is helps to
make the skin soft and fair. Carrot Leaf Juice in Haemorrhoids and Constipation
Fresh carrot leaves are crushed to obtain juice. Or leaves are used to
prepare salad. is is very eﬀective in constipation. e dose of crushed3. 4. 5. 6.leaf juice is – 10–15 ml, once or twice a day, after food. Carrot Juice to Reduce the Cholesterol
Carrot juice is very eﬀective in lowering bad cholesterol. It also supplies
energy to the body and is a very good liver tonic. Dose of carrot juice is
– 50–100 ml, once or twice per day. Fresh Carrot Intake Along with Curd or Butter Milk or Sprouted
Grains Prevents Aging
Fresh carrots are the best depots of beta – carotenoids. ey instantly
turn into vitamin A, once it enters into the body. So, intake of carrots
along with butter milk or curd or any suitable adjuvant like sprouted
green gram etc reduce the cell degeneration and thus slow down the
aging process. Carrot Milk Shake or Carrot Sugar Candy for Fatigue
Carrot is possessing vitamin B complexes in signicant amount. So, the
carrot milk shake helps in cooling mechanism of the body. is helps
to relieve the fatigue, lethargy, muscle wasting etc. Partially cooked carrots are dipped in sugar syrup and given to
growing children who are found with B Complex deciency. Carrot Halva – a semisolid paste/jam prepared with carrot, milk and
sugar/jaggery also serves the same purpose. Fresh Juice of Carrot and Durva (Cynodon dactylon) Juice for APD
Fresh carrot and Durva grass are taken in 3:1 ratio and juice is made
(without adding milk). is is taken in empty stomach once daily in
the dose of around 200 ml. is is an energy drink, regularizes sugar
level and at the most very eﬀective in Acid peptic disorders.7. 8. 9. 10.Carrot Seed Fine Paste Application for Stye and Inamed
Conditions of the Eyes
Fine paste of the seeds of carrots is applied over the stye and other
inamed conditions of the eyes. 3–4 days medication gives good relief. Carrot and Radish Seeds for Vitiligo
Equal amount of carrot and radish seeds are taken and soaked in cow’s
urine for 4–5 days. Later, ne paste is made and applied over the
lesions of vitiligo followed with oral medications like Khadiraristha,
Kanakabindu arishta, Gandhaka rasayana etc. is gives signicant
benets in these conditions. Leaf Paste or Juice for Chronic Liver Disorders and Digestive
Disturbances
Intake of ne paste or juice of leaf of carrot helps to restore the
disturbed gastric functions and to correct the digestion and liver
disorders. Mouth Gargling with Carrot Juice in Gingivitis and Stomatitis
Carrot juice added with little licorice powder can be used for mouth
gargling. is helps to cure the repeated episodes of gingivitis and
stomatitis (mouth ulcers). In 17th Century English women used to wear carrot leaves on their hat! e
leaves were used as a substitute for owers or feathers. What a great honour to
carrots!1.93. 10 Mustard Remedies
for Cold, Headache,
Tonsillitis, Nose Polyps
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Mustard is a well known culinary substance appreciated due to its specic
odour and carminative eﬀect. is is a compulsory item in almost all sambhar
powder, masala powder, pickle and even while seasoning of the dishes and side
dishes. Other than the fresh seed, the seed oil is also used abundantly in several
parts of the world. In India several north Indian states use this oil in most of its
cooking and frying. Ayurveda prescribes the seed oil in arthritis, muscular disorders and skin
disorders involving Kapha dosha (itching as main symptom). Precautions
But the texts do not recommend seed oil in Pitta disorders as it is very pungent
and hot in potency. Further the crude oil is having the tendency to vitiate
blood and Semen. So this oil (as well as seeds) should be used cautiously and in minimum
quantity only. Mustard Paste for Headache and Toothache2. 3. 4. 5.is is a very common medicinal practice found in South Canara and
North Canara of Karnataka. Red or black mustard seeds are taken and by adding water it is
ground well. us obtained ne paste is applied over the fore head. is helps to reduce the vascular headache quite eﬀectively. In case of toothache also this paste mixed with little salt and
applied/retained near the painful area of gum for a few minutes. Lemon Juice and Mustard Paste in Tonsillitis
2 teaspoon of mustard is taken and one teaspoon of lemon juice is
added and pounded well to obtain ne paste. is paste is applied over
the throat (externally, on the skin) treat tonsillitis. 3–4 days medication
usually pacies pain and swelling. In lymphadenitis also it is very eﬀective to reduce swelling. Charred Mustard in Ulcers, Wounds
4–5 teaspoon of mustard is taken and by keeping it in an earthen pan
(steel plate can also be used) it is heated and burnt. is is pounded
well and ne powder is made (black coloured). To this, sesame oil is
added and mixed thoroughly. is paste is applied over the ulcers and non healing wounds. Mustard Oil Mixed with Salt in Nasal Polyp
25 ml of mustard oil is taken and 2 pinch of salt is added and heated. is is ltered on cooling. 2–3 drops of this oil is instilled into nose for
the treatment of nasal polyps. It is applied externally over haemorrhoid mass to shrink the mass
and to relieve pain. Mustard Oil with Turmeric in Itchy Rashes6. 7. 8. 9.Mustard oil is mixed with small quantity of ne paste of turmeric and
oil is cooked. is oil is applied all over the body. is pacies itchy
rashes. People who complain of severe cold followed with shivering and
rashes are advised to apply this oil and after an hour, warm water bath
is advised. is has very good eﬀect in seasonal cold. (Note: Pitta body type persons should avoid it)
Mustard and Pepper Powder in Recurrent Cold of Children
Both the above spices are taken in equal quantity and ne powder is
made. is powder is taken in small piece of cloth (or cotton gauge can
be used) and folded. is is kept in the middle of the scalp and tied
properly for 30–45 minutes every day preferably in early morning or
late evening. is is used as a remedy for recurrent cold, rhinitis,
cough, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, in children. Mustard Oil Application in Rheumatoid Arthritis
In rheumatoid arthritis, mustard oil is warmed with a pinch of rock
salt and applied over the joints, gently. Regular application helps to
bring down the pain and swelling. Fine Paste of Mustard Leaf/Whole Plant in Oedema and Abscess
Whole plant of the mustard or its leaves are taken and by adding little
turmeric powder and wet ginger, ne paste is made. is is warmed a
little and applied over the swelling or non suppurative abscesses. It
helps in maturation of the abscess and to pacify the swelling. Fine Paste of Mustard Seeds, Garlic and Clove in Joint Pain and
Muscular Swelling
Equal amount of mustard seeds, garlic and clove are taken and ne
paste is made. is is applied over the abrasive wounds or crushed10.injuries. It relieves the pain, discoloration and swelling. Seed Powder with Honey in Chronic Cough and Rhinitis
Fine powder of mustard is made. Warmed a little by keeping it over a
lukewarm pan.1–2 pinch of this powder is mixed with honey and
taken by licking. is relieves the phlegm, cough and acute rhinitis.1. 2.94. 3 Lady Finger (Okra)
Remedies for Diabetes,
Head Lice, Burn Wounds
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Lady nger or Okra is a well known vegetable. It balances Pitta and Vata
Dosha and is a coolant. Ladies nger is usually contra indicated cold, cough,
low digestion strength etc. As okra has signicant amount of bre and mucilage, it is recommended in
the treatment of haemorrhoids, dysuria and burning sensation. Few simple and eﬀective okra home remedies are –
Fresh Juice of Ladies Finger in Type II Diabetes
1–2 fresh and matured (tender should not be taken) ladies ngers are
taken and cut into pieces. is is added to 2 cup of water and
macerated well. is is taken early in the morning preferably on empty
stomach. Signicant decrease in blood sugar level is observed by this
recipe. Ladies Finger Gum for Burn Wounds
20 ml of fresh juice of ladies nger and 100 ml of lime water
(dehydrated lime – calcium carbonate) is dissolved in 6 parts of water
and supernatant (liquid) part is collected; this is used here) are taken
together and mixed thoroughly.3.is juice is applied over the burns. is pacies burning sensation
immediately. If the burn wound is in extremities, the parts can be dipped in this
solution but large amount of the liquid mix is needed. Ladies Finger Seed Powder Oil for Head Lice and Dandruﬀ
30–40 dried seeds are powdered well. is is soaked in sesame oil or coconut oil for a day. Next day this is heated with re for 5–10 m inutes. On self cooling this is ltered and stored. is oil is a traditional practice in  Guni tribal people. is unique practice
is found in Maharashtra as well as Rajasthan. Preferably red colored ladies
ngers are used here.1.95. 4 Cucumber Remedies
for Urinary Calculi,
Gastritis, Burning Urination
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Cucumber is a well known diuretic and natural complexion enhancer. It is a
potent moisturizer by both oral intake and external application. Like
watermelon, cucumbers are made up of high amount of water which fulls the
daily need of water content especially in summer. Cucumber is rich in vitamin K, B1, B5, B7. Copper, potassium, vitamin C,
and Manganese, beta – carotene, antioxidant avonoids such as quercetin and
kaempferol. Ayurveda explains Cucumber as Trapusa. According to the classical literature
it is a coolant and potent enough in the treatment of oedema, bilious
conditions, head ache, ascitis, urinary calculi, burning urination etc. Cucumber is mostly used as a vegetable also. Its tender fruits are taken in
raw form itself. Ripened fruits are rich in water content and hence in its
diuretic eﬀect too. Cucumber Fresh Pulp Juice in Urinary Calculi
6–10 cucumber pieces are taken and crushed well to obtain fresh juice. To 1 cup of this juice, 3–5 grams of sugar candy and a pinch of
cardamom powder are added and this is administered 2–3 times a day,2. 3. 4.30 minutes before food. is remedy is safe to continue for very long
periods of time. is helps to expel out the small gravels of the urine (urinary
calculi). Or else this can be used as a vehicle/after drink with any of the
diuretic medicine. Pulp Jaggery Mixture in Gastritis and Lethargy
Mature cucumber fruit is cut from one of its ends. Seeds are separated. To around 50 grams of these slices, jaggery 20–30 grams is added and
scooped. Some add half a teaspoon of cardamom and black pepper. Or instead,
pulp is taken and to that by adding jaggery it can be ground well in
mixer or grinder. is is taken in the evening hours, before food, in a dose is
pacies lethargy as well as acid peptic disorders. Cucumber Seed with Buttermilk in Acidic Urine/Burning
Sensation in Urine
A stful of cucumber seeds are collected and it is soaked in butter milk
for overnight. Next day morning this is churned well in a mixer or
grinder. To this little sugar can be added. is helps to pacify burning caused during urination. Cucumber Fine Paste Application Around the Eyes for Burning
SensationTender cucumber is taken and it is made into ne paste (or else sliced
fruits can also be applied).is paste is applied around the eyes and
retained for a period of 1–2 hours. It helps to relieve burning sensation
in the eyes. Similarly this is used (especially sliced pieces) as natural moisturizers
especially after removing the makeup. Cucumber is a natural coolant. While travelling in summer it is
always better to eat the sliced cucumber instead of opting for chemicals
laden cool drinks.96. 5 Ashwagandha Home
Remedies: Vigour,
Tiredness, Allergy
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Winter cherry – Ashwagandha is a well known Ayurvedic herb. It is also called
Indian Ginseng due to its potent rejuvenative and aphrodisiac properties. Botanical name – Withania somnifera Dunal. e term somnifera refers to the substance which induces sleep. Various synonyms referred in Ayurveda for Ashwagandha like Balada,
Pushtida, Balya, Vrishya etc suggest the nutritive and rejuvenation benet of
the herb. Ashwagandha refers to smell of the drug similar to the body of horse. It also
symbolically represents the sex power enhancing nature. It is said that
Ashwagandha gives a person, the sexual drive of a Ashwa (horse). e somniferin chemical constituent of the drug is well known for its
sedative and anxiolytic eﬀect. Due to sedative eﬀect, the roots are used in
anxiety, nervousness, fatigue, giddiness, fainting, loss of sleep etc. In case of
premature ejaculation resulted due to anxiety it has shown very signicant
benet. Winter cherry is used in the preparation of several simple medicaments and
few such recipes are mentioned here below –1. 2. 3. 4. 5.Aswagandha Milk for Rejuvenation and Promotion of Vigour
4–5 roots of Ashwagandha (5–10 grams of coarse powder can be used)
are cooked well with 200 ml of milk and 400 ml of water. is is
ltered and consumed when it is lukewarm. is promotes the vigour
and is an established rejuvenator. Aswagandha Remedy for Tiredness in Old Age
Fine powders of Ashwagandha, Kapikacchu – Mucuna pruriens and
Sesame seed are taken, mixed thoroughly. It is administered in a dose of 5 grams, with a cup of warm milk. It is useful to relieve tiredness, fatigue and geriatric problems such as
arthritis. Ashwagandh for Allergic Rhinitis
Equal amount of Turmeric – Ginger and winter cherry ne powders
are taken mixed well. 3 grams of this mix powder is consumed early in
the morning and in late evenings along with warm water or lukewarm
milk, before food. is is useful to relieve allergic rhinitis. Milk Processed Ashwagandha Root Powder as Rejuvenator and in
Leucorrhoea
100 Grams of Ashwagandha roots are selected and soaked in cow’s
milk. Later it is boiled in this milk. Further it is dried under sunshine. e procedure is repeated for 7 times. 2–3 Grams of this powder is taken daily along with a teaspoon of
ghee. is improves reproductive health of both men and women. It is
a specic remedy for leucorrhoea. Ashwagandha Powder with Ghee for Low Sperm Count2–3 Grams of Ashwagandha root powder is mixed with honey and
ghee and taken regularly. is helps to relieve the senile debility and
seminal disorders especially oligospermia. Ayurveda is rich with rejuvenation and aphrodisiac herbs. ose who
are not aware of it on due consultation with herbalists can practice
simple formulations and get the benet out of it. is builds
condence with herbs and also easily you will get safe and eﬀective
medicines.1.97. 5 Cashew Nut
Remedies for Strength,
Weight, Bone Mass
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Cashew nuts are well known as low fat food. On an approximation 82% of its
fat is unsaturated fatty acids and 66% of these fatty acids content are better for
the heart. Cashews are the dry fruits which are liked by most of the people that is why
cashew has become a very important nutritional supplement as well as health
rejuvenation. Cashews are rich in Vitamin B2, B3, C or E, magnesium and pantothenic
acid. Cashew nuts also possess anti cancer properties. e proanthocyanidins, a
class of avonoids that prevent cancer cells from further dividing and
spreading throughout the body is found in cashews. Cashew nuts are also appreciated for its richness in copper content in natural
form. is enhances hair color and can lead to perfect jet black shade of hair. Cashew Nut Remedies
Daily Intake of Cashew Nuts, Raisins and Almonds to Gain Body
Strength and Lustrous Skin
2–3 cashew nuts, 10–12 raisins and 1–2 Badam (almond) during night
or evening helps to get good digestive re, stamina and to gain good2. 3. 4. 5.sleep. is also contributes good lustre to the skin as well as
strengthening of the hair roots. Cashew Nut Milk Increase Sexual Libido
1 cup of milk is taken and it is cooked with 5–6 cashew nuts or else
this is churned well in mixer. is serves the daily requirement of the
essential nutrients and improves body strength as well as sexual libido. Cashew Powder and Ground Nut Recipe to Gain Healthy Weight
50 Grams of cashew nut and 100 grams of fried ground nuts are taken
together and powdered well. Daily morning if this is taken in the dose
of 10–15 gram along with milk signicant weight gain is found within
15–20 days. Cashew Powder and Ghee in Memory Enhancing in Children
Children who are slow in studies are benetted considerably by this
simple recipe. 2–3 cashew nuts are taken and fried with ghee. is is powdered well and taken by mixing with little honey or
jaggery. Later milk can be taken. Cashew with Pomegranate Juice in Osteoporosis
5–6 cashew nuts are taken along with pomegranate juice daily during
evening hours. If the individual is Pitta constitution, little Gulkand can
also be added. is helps to relieve anaemia, fatigue and osteoporotic
problems, especially found during old age.1.98. 5 Dates Fruit Remedies:
Milkshake, Laddu for
Energy, Stamina
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy M.D (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) fruit is the well known dry fruit. Date fruits are rich
in iron. ey are also a good sources of potassium, protein, dietary bre,
calcium, vitamins B, A and C. Other than these dates possess trace elements
such as copper, magnesium, manganese, selenium and zinc. It is called Kharjura in Sanskrit; it means that which is making the body
strong and healthy being a good energizer. Dates promote immunity, blood cell count, provides energy to the body,
useful in treating alcoholic intoxication and bleeding disorders. Dates Milkshake
e dates fruit milkshake is a good energy drink. Take 10 dates. Remove the seed, remove the hard pit. Chop it into
small pieces. Add a cup of milk. Blend it in a blender or in a mixer. Drink when it is fresh. It is useful in anemia, fatigue, work exhaustion, peripheral neuritis,
burning of the body etc are relieved soon by this.2. 3. 4.Kharjura Laddu –
Remove the seeds. Add equal amounts of powdered cashew nut, dry fried ground nut
pieces and raisin – all one part each. Add 8 parts of jaggery and pound this mix well. You can also add a
little honey or ghee for taste. It is pounded well and then rolled into
the form of laddus, kept under the fan for drying. is is administered to the growing children daily morning and
evening. Most of the energy requirements are fullled by this and helps
to make the children healthy, energetic and cheerful. Ghee and Honey Soaked Date Fruits
50 date fruits are taken and seeds are removed. 100 ml of ghee and 80 ml of honey are taken and stirred with little
saﬀron (powdered, 8–10 stamens). Dates are added and soaked in it. Daily, just before consuming, this mix is stirred well with a bi spoon
and then 1–2 dates are consumed. is improves energy, very useful
even for pregnant women and for women nearing menopause. Date Fruits Baked in Between the Wheat Dough
is is the unique home remedy of traditional healers of Jaipur and
Udaipur (Rajasthan). 5–6 date fruits are taken, seeds are removed. Wheat our is taken
and dough is made (consistency suﬃcient to make bolus for
Chapati).ese de – seeded dates are kept in between this dough and
covered. is is kept on direct re and baked for 3–5 m inutes.5.en the dough is gently removed and inner dates are collected. Daily 5–6 such dates are consumed in case of joint pain caused
especially during old age. is has signicant benet in degenerative problems such as osteo
arthritis. Goat’s Milk Soaked Date Fruits
is unique preparation is highly benecial in promoting the sex
power in men. 4–5 de – seeded date fruits are soaked with boiled and cooled goat’s
milk and kept for overnight. Next day morning this is macerated well. A teaspoon of honey is added to and consumed before food
(morning or evening).1.99. 5 Radish Home
Remedies for Vitiligo,
Obesity, Bad Cholesterol
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Radish possesses sweet mixed pungent taste with a lot of juice followed with
bre content it is appreciated in the treatment of constipation and
haemorrhoids quite eﬀectively. Botanical name – Raphanus sativus
Family – Brassicaceae
It can be eaten in raw form itself, it is usually taken in the form of salad,
curries, soup, sambhar, pickle etc. Even its owers, seeds and leaves possess
many health benets. Ayurvedic classical literatures as well as the modern dietetics recommend
radish in jaundice, haemorrhoids, indigestion, constipation, urinary disorders,
asthmatic conditions, diabetes, skin diseases, fatty liver conditions etc. Mulakarishtha, Kanjika, Mulaka kshara etc are the unique Ayurvedic
medicines containing Radish as main ingredient. Radish Home Remedies
Radish Water in Obesity2. 3. 4. 5.1–2 big radish roots are chopped well. is is added to 3–4 cups of
water and kept for 1–2 hours. Later it is ltered and throughout the
day this water is used for drinking. is helps to reduce the body
weight. Radish Fresh Juice with Lemon for Bad Cholesterol
Half cup of radish juice is mixed with equal quantity of water and a
spoon of lemon juice. is is taken in empty stomach daily for 30–40
days. is reduces the bad cholesterol signicantly. Radish Leaf Juice in Eye Care and Night Blindness
Fresh and green leaves of radish are taken and on crushing, juice is
obtained. is juice is taken in fresh form in the dose of 40–50 ml
twice daily, before food. is is considered good for eyes, relieves
burning, itching and excess lacrimation. It is also told to be useful in
night blindness. Radish Seed Oil in Leucoderma
1–2 teaspoon of radish fruit pieces, 50 ml of radish juice is cooked
with 100 ml of sesame oil. Cooking is continued till all the moisture is
emptied from the oil. en it is ltered and stored. Regular application of this oil over the lesions of leucoderma has
good benets followed with suitable internal medication. Radish Fine Paste as Skin Detox
1–2 roots of radish is taken and made into ne paste. is is applied
over the skin/face. is is retained for 15–20 minutes and washed
thoroughly (avoid this if the skin is sensitive to radish and if you
develop allergic rashes)
It rehydrates and detoxies skin.1.100. 5 Walnut (Akhrot)
Remedies: Skin Glow,
Fatigue, Dry Cough,
Bodyache
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Akhrot are well known antioxidant rich drupaceous nut. It has immuno-
modulatory actions, memory enhancing benets and nervine tonic eﬀects. e
classical texts like Bhavaprakasha and Nighantu Ratnakara referred it by the
name Akshotaka or Akshoda. Botanical name – Juglans regia
Seed marrow is the most usable fruit part. e leaves and stem are also used
for medicinal purpose by the folk healers. e trees are found abundantly in Himalayan ranges and Kashmir is the
main habitat of this plant. e seed pulp contains oxalic acid and barium. e marrow is sweet in taste and hot in potency. It increases Kapha and Pitta
Dosha and balances Vata. Few simple remedies of walnut are mentioned here below –
Fine Paste of Walnut for Enhancing the Complexion of the Skin2. 3. 4. 5.1 or 2 walnuts are taken and ne paste is made by rubbing with cow’s
milk. is is applied over the face. is acts as a good complexion
enhancer. Medicated Milk of Akhrot for Fatigue, Neuritis, Diabetic
Neuropathy, Debility etc
3–4 walnuts are taken and ne powder/paste is made. is is cooked
with cow’s milk and taken. As per one’s liking sugar may be added. is helps to overcome for fatigue, neuritis, diabetic neuropathy, sexual
debility etc.  is is good for improving sleep. Fried Seeds with Sugar Candy in Dry Cough
3–4 seeds are fried a little (without adding oil) and by adding equal
amount of sugar candy it is powdered. is is taken 3–4 times in a day. is eﬀectively pacies dry cough. Bark Powder as Tooth Powder
e stem bark is collected and dried. is is powdered and used as
tooth powder. is strengthens the teeth and gums. Walnut and Jaggery Confection in Lethargy, Body Ache and
Muscular Pain
Equal amount of jaggery and walnut powder are taken and Laddu is
made. As per ones liking clove or cardamom may be added. is is
taken daily in the evening. is is a very good nutritive and energizer. It pacies lethargy, body ache and muscular pain. is strengthens the
hair and prevents hair fall also. 101. 6 Bottle Gourd
Remedies for Gall Bladder,
Conjunctivitis, Fatigue
By Dr. M.S. Krishnamurthy MD (Ayu), Ph.D.
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Bottle gourd – Louki is a familiar vegetable, used by in many countries
including India. Its reference and utility is found from the Samhita period
itself (1–3 Century BC). is is named as Alabu in Ayurveda. e name bottle gourd is given probably due to its shape of a bottle. But
today we get varieties of bottle gourds too (diﬀerent size and shaped bottle is
also available!). Bottle Gourd – Calabash Qualities
Sweet taste, undergoes sweet bio transformation after digestion. Qualities – light, unctuous, cold, thick and soft. It balances vata and pitta dosha; excess intake of this may provoke Kapha. Functions: Clears and opens up body channels, restores liver health, coolant,
laxative and increases bulk of stools. So, this remains as a vegetable of choice in the conditions like –
Obstructive jaundice (ruddhapatha kamala),
Gouty arthritis (vatarakta),1. 2. 3.Aruchi (anorexia),
Shirashoola (head ache),
Grahani (mal absorption) etc. Several home remedies are also in practice derived out of Bottle gourd and
few of them are explained here below –
Raw Bottle Gourd Pieces in Burning Sensation of Head, Eyes and
Chest
Bottle gourd is washed and its outer skin is peeled. 10–15 small pieces (5–10 grams sized) are made and this is
consumed one after the other (which is tasty like any raw vegetable)
without adding spices and salt. is reduces all kind of burning complaints including burning of
urine as well as during defecation. Person feels cooling eﬀect for the
next day itself. Bottle Gourd Fresh Juice in Conjunctivitis
2–3 ml of fresh juice is obtained out of sweet bottle gourd and used to
instil to both the eyes. is relieves gritting and burning of the eyes
caused during conjunctivitis . Purulent discharge also controlled soon by this. If the patient hesitates to instil to the eyes ne paste of this can be
applied over the closed eyes. is also contributes signicant, similar
benet. Bottle Gourd Soup in Liver and Gall Bladder Diseases
Bottle gourd pieces are made and cooked by adding small quantity of
water. (preferably salt is not added; if any body feels diﬃculty to take4. 5. 6.without salt or least amount of salt or jaggery, as per ones requirement
can be added). If necessary little pepper can be added. is soup is consumed or taken along with boiled rice or Chapati in
cases like biliary colic, jaundice, bile stones, biliary head ache etc. Bottle Gourd Kheer/Payasam in Fatigue, Lethargy etc
Sliced or grated bottle gourd is cooked well and milk is added (coconut
milk can also be added). Further by adding jaggery or sugar candy it is
stirred well till complete dissolution. If necessary this is garnished with
saﬀron or avoured with cardamom. is relieves tiredness and is a good rejuvenator and sexual vigour
enhancer (both in men and women). Bottle Gourd Flower Recipe in Acid Peptic Disorders
Sweet bottle gourd gives white colored owers. 3–4 Flowers are taken
and fried a little, with ghee. is is churned well with buttermilk and
1–2 pinch of pepper. Further by adding little salt this is served along
with food/rice. Or else this can be used to drink also. is acts as a regulator of the digestive re. is helps to reduce
tastelessness, head ache, nausea, acid peptic disorders, acidic
regurgitation etc. e ower can be used to make chutney also (where little grated
coconut or coconut powder can be added while grinding).
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        e name Ashtaguna refers to 8 ingredients that this recipe contains. Ingredients
4 parts of rice
1 part green gram
1 part of combined
Trikatu – Pepper, long pepper and ginger,
Coriander seed
Rock salt
Ghee fried Asafoetida
Method of Preparation
First, rice (4 parts) and green gram (1 part) is taken together. It is added with
14 times water (14  5= 60 parts of water). en it is added with the rest of the ingredients. e combination is heated
till the rice is  cooked properly. en the entire content is decanted to obtain the liquid part. Dosage: e liquid part is called Ashtaguna Manda and it is served hot, in a
dose of 25–50 ml, once or twice a day, before or after food. It can be mixed
with 5 ml of sesame oil before administration. Alternate Method of Preparation
Rice, green gram are cooked with 60 parts of water, ltered. Liquid is taken,
then rest of the ingredients are added to it, along with sesame oil. Traditional Indications
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Pranada – improves strength, enliveningBasti Shodhana – cleanses and detoxies kidney and bladder
Rakta Vardhana – improves haemoglobin and Rakta Dhatu, useful in anemia
Sarva Doshaghna – Balances all the three Doshas
Indicated in
Jwara – fever
Appearance
e nal product is liquid, having slightly spicy taste, brownish yellow in
colour. Shelf Life – It is best to use this in freshly prepared and hot condition. It can
be stored up to 4–6 hours only. Traditional Indications
Deepana
Side Eﬀects
ere are no known side eﬀects with this remedy. If you are sensitive to any of the mentioned ingredients, then avoid it. It can be used during pregnancy for 2–3 w eeks of time. It can be administered during lactation period and in children. How Long to Use. It can be used for a period of 4–6 weeks of time, as per doctor’s advice. Vatya Manda –
Here the procedure is same as manda but it is prepared with broken and dry
fried barley grains. 1 part of barley is added with 14 parts of water, cooked in open air and
ltered. Obtained liquid balances Kapha and Pitta dosha, it is very good for
throat and very useful in bleeding disorders such as ulcerative colitis, nasal
bleeding or heavy periods. Laja Manda
Manda prepared with parched rice grains or fried paddy
It balances Kapha and Pitta dosha. It is an absorbent, useful in Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea. It relieves thirst associated with fever. It is useful in diarrhea, it restores energy in body tissues, promotes digestion
strength and useful in excess burning sensation and fainting episodes due to
dehydration. Master Charaka has mentioned about it. is Lajamanda 100 ml is added with 2 grams of each of coriander seed
powder and long pepper fruit powder. It is especially useful to promote
digestion strength in children, old persons and weak patients. 82. Yavagu – Weaker Herbal
Tea/Weaker Kashaya/Gruel
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Master Charaka explains about various herb groups used in panchakarma
(detoxication/purication) in 2nd Chapter of Sutrasthana. is chapter is
called Apamarga Tanduleeya Adhyaya
In this chapter, he explains
Medicines for Nasya – nasal drops
Medicines for Vomiting therapy (Vamana)
Medicine for Purgation (Virechana)
Medicine for Decoction Enema (Asthapana Basti)
Medicine for Fat enema (Anuvasana Basti)
After explaining these herbs, Master Charaka says –
e eﬃcacy of herb combination depends on
Matra – amount of herbs/medicines
Kala – season of collection of herbs, duration of disease in patient, duration
of medicine administration, age of the patient etc. e usage of these herbs depends on
Dravyajnana – knowledge of the herbsYukti – intelligent planning that the doctor does, in choosing the right set of
herbs. A physician, procient in these two principles is always superior to those
who are acquainted only with the medicine knowledge (ingredients and
indication)
After Panchakarma medicines, Charaka explains about Yavagu. Order of Treating any Disorder in Ayurveda
First and best choice is Panchakarma
After Panchakarma – Agni – digestion strength is low. So, some medicines
are given to improve digestion strength. Even food is also given from low dose, liquid food to high quantity solid
foods – gradually. Once after the digestion strength is restored, then oral medicines for treating
the diseases are given. First Panchakarma S eliminated out overly imbalanced Doshas. After Panchakarma – improve digestion strength
Yavagu Fits in Here
After this, Once after the digestion strength is restored, then oral medicines for
treating the diseases are given – to eliminate or to pacify whatever the remnant
Doshas/symptoms. Even after this if some symptoms are remaining, then Shirodhara, oil
massage etc sub therapies are used. Chakarpani Commentary on Charaka
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treat abdominal pain (Shoola). After Panchakarma, the Diet of the Patient Is Planned From Liquid to
Solid. is is because soon after Panchakarma, the digestion strength is low. Hence,
lighter liquid foods are given rst and gradually hard to digest solid foods are
introduced. Like a tiny ame grows big with hey and cow dung cakes, with liquid – to –
solid diet, the digestion strength increases. – Charaka Siddhisthana 1
To aid in improving digestion strength, Yavagus are explained. Usually spices are used in Yavagu preparation. Yavagu are more dilute than a regular Kashaya
Often mixed with food preparations
Often prepared with food ingredients. Formula for Yavagu
1p + 64P S 32 P
1 part of coarse powder of herb is added with 64 parts of water, boiled
and reduced to 32 parts, ltered and administered when hot. Sharangdhara mentions 4p + 64 P S 32 P. 4 parts of herbs in place of
1 part. Types of Yavagu•
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Veerya Pradhana Aushadha Dravya. Eg: Spices, amla, triphala etc. Diet Yavagu Prepared with taste based ingredients – Dietary
ingredients – Rasa Pradhana Aushadha Dravya. Eg: grains like rice,
wheat, barley, meat, chicken etc. Medicine Based Yavagu
Medicine Based – 3 types. Teekshna Veerya – very strong herbs such as ginger, Bhallataka –
Marking nut, etc. Madhyama Veerya – moderately strong herbs – Dashamoola (group of
10 roots), licorice, neem, etc. Mrudu Veerya – low potency herbs – Amla, raisins, pomegranate,
fruits etc. Yavagu Formula Based on e Strength of the Herbs
For very strong herbs, formula of yavagu is
12 grams (karsha) + 768 ml S 384 ml
1:64 S 32
For moderately strong herbs, formula is
24 grams (Ardha Pala) + 768 S 384 ml
2:64 S 32
For low strength herbs, formula is
48 grams (1 Pala) + 768 S 384 ml•
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Kashaya – herbal decoction S 1:8 S 2
Yavagu S 1:64 S 32
Yavagu is ~1/8th times weaker than Kashayas. Once you prepare kashaya with strong reduction of water boiling, You
cannot add water to kashaya to prepare Yavagu – the added water will
dilute the strength of the kashaya active principles and makes it
diﬃcult to digest. Yavagu is
4 pala +64 pala water S boil S 32 Pala
1:16 S 8
1 pala = 48 grams. 10 grams + 160 ml S boil and reduce to 80 ml. Diluted form of Kashaya. Stands between medicine and diet drink. Useful in medium Doshas, or in almost cured state of disease. Less strong, less “re component” when compared to Kashaya. Examples of Yavagu – Weaker Decoctions (gruel)
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2
Bark of Amra – Mango seed – Mangifera indica•
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Jambu – Jamun tree bark
30 grams + 480 ml S 240 ml. Filter. Use. Mix with cooked rice S Useful in
Grahani – Malabsorption syndrome, Irritable Bowel Syndrome with
diarrhea
Yavagu for Raktapitta: Medicated Gruels for Bleeding Disorders
Yavagu forms the most important dietetic inclusions in the treatment of
Raktapitta – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, Ulcerative colitis and
menorrhagia
Since Yavagu is gruel, it forms the food for raktapitta patients. Chakrapani advises Tarpana (Tarpana = nutrition or nutritious food/drinks)
to be given in the form of food and yavagu. Here, yavagu is used as diet, which serves the purpose of tarpana cooling and
nourishment. In Raktapitta – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, Ulcerative colitis and
menorrhagia,
As a rule, Yavagu should be given after Langhana (lightening therapies),
mainly in the form of fasting or avoiding food. After Langhana, the ama or immature essence of nutrients formed due to
sluggish digestion present in circulation will be digested. is forms a suitable background for administration of cooling and
nourishing Tarpana
Panchakola Yavagu – Charaka Samhita Sutrasthana 2e gruel prepared with
Panchakola –
Pippali fruit (piper longum Linn. ),
root of Pippali,
Chavya (Piper chaba Hunter),
Chitraka (Plumbaga zeylanica Linn. ) – Leadwort
and
Ginger stimulates digestion, and cures abdominal colic pain. Usually, patient is weak for digesting strong medicines and is also
dehydrated. So, giving them weak Yavagus S improve the digestion strength, provide
good amount of water. ese Yavagus can be mixed along with food and administered. e ginger, astringent herbs like wood apple, mango seed etc S coolant and
astringent S blocks the diarrhea. Dose of Yavagu
Dose is not specically mentioned. Highest dose of Kashaya is 2 pala – 96 m l. Because Yavagu is a weaker form of Kashaya, it can be considered as 96 m l as
the dose. General dose of Yavagu – is considered as 48–96 m l. 1. 2. 3. 83. Yusha – Broth of Pulses
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Yusha is prepared with Pulses – green gram/black gram/horse gram
References: Kashyapa Samhita Khilasthana 4th chapter. Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2nd chapter
Ingredients
Any pulse (green gram/horse gram/black gram) – 1 p art
Water/ butter milk/decoction (Kashaya – astringent) /herbal juice
extracts Swarasa/ cold infusions (Hima) – 16 p arts
Sesame Oil/Ghee, salt, black pepper, long pepper etc spices – Quantity
suﬃcient
References
Kashyapa Samhita Khila Sthana 4th chapter
Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyama Khanda 2/154
Kashyapa explained 25 medicinal pulse broths. 75 of them are on the basis of Doshas and 50 o f them are on the basis of taste. Method of Preparation
Cook pulses with liquids
Use without oil/salt/spices – Akruta yushaUse with oil, salt and spices Kruta yusha
Properties
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Rochana – improves taste, relieves anorexia
Vrushya – aphrodisiac, im proves vigor
Swarya – improves voice tone and quality
Varnya – Improves skin tone and complexion
Balya – improves strength and immunity
Swedana – induces sweating. Nourishes tissues well & fast, congenial to health, gives satiety
Formula
1 pala kalka (paste of pulses) + water (1 prastha =768 ml) + 6 grams of ginger,
black pepper S boil till the pulses are cooked.
The name "Ashtaguna" refers to 8 ingredients, which are not explicitly listed in the text.
What is the name of the ingredients used in the Ashtaguna recipe?
Yavagu is used to liquefy the stool, which is useful in cases of diarrhea, and it is also used as a co-drink for administration of herbal medicines.
What is the purpose of using Yavagu in Ayurvedic medicine?
The text does not explicitly state the purpose of using Radish, but it does mention that it is used in the treatment of various diseases, including vitiligo, constipation, and liver disorders.
What is the purpose of using Radish in Ayurveda?
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What is the recommended method of preparing Buttermilk?
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What is the purpose of using Ashwagandha in Ayurvedic medicine?