Ayurvedic Medicines

Ayaskrithi

Ayaskriti: Ingredients, Uses, and Benefits

Ayaskriti is a classical Kerala Ayurvedic iron-based fermented liquid medicine (Asava) traditionally used to manage anaemia. The name comes from Ayas (iron) and Kriti (preparation), because iron is processed along with herbal decoctions and honey. Ayaskriti is prepared from a decoction of blood-purifying and astringent herbs such as Asana, Khadira, Chandana and Karanja, with Panchakola

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Ashokarishtam

Ashokarishtam: Ingredients, Uses, and Benefits

Ashokarishtam is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid tonic best known for supporting women’s reproductive health, especially heavy or irregular menstrual bleeding. It develops a small amount of natural alcohol during fermentation, which Ayurveda holds helps the body absorb its herbal ingredients more effectively and gives the tonic mild astringent properties that help control excess bleeding.

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A young doctor holding Aragwadharishtam

Aragwadharishtam: Ingredients, Uses and Benefits

Aragwadharishtam is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid tonic traditionally used for skin health, worm infestation, and mild constipation. It is made by fermenting a herbal decoction, which gives it a small amount of natural alcohol that helps the herbs act quickly once taken. The main ingredient is Cassia fistula (golden shower tree) pulp, combined with

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Ashwagandharishtam

Ashwagandharishtam: ingredients, Uses and Benefits

Ashwagandharishtam, also spelt Ashwagandharishta or Aswagandharishtam, is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid formulation (Arishta) known for its Medhya (mind-supporting), Balya (strength-promoting) and Rasayana (rejuvenating) properties. It is taken internally and is a well-known Ayurvedic tonic and remedy for nervous system-related ailments, stress-related complaints and general weakness. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, sometimes called Indian ginseng) is the

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Amritarishtam

Amritarishtam: Ingredients, Uses and Benefits

Amritarishtam, also known as Amritarishta or Amrutharishtam, is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Arishta) traditionally used to manage fevers. It is described in Bhaishajya Ratnavali (Jwara Chikitsa), and the classical verse praises it as Sarva Jwara Kulantaka, the destroyer of all families of fever. Since Ayurveda often uses “Jwara” as a synonym for disease

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