Ayurveda Guide
What asava, arishta, bhasma, churna, vati, guggulu and other classical Ayurvedic medicine forms are, how they are made and what to check before you buy.
Classical medicinesAsava & Arishta
Ashokarishta uses in short: Ashokarishta is a classical Ayurvedic fermented tonic made mainly from Ashoka bark. Dabur describes it as supporting female reproductive health – easing...
Classical medicinesBaidyanath
Chandraprabha vati uses in short: Chandraprabha vati is a classical Ayurvedic tablet with shilajit, guggulu, camphor and many herbs. It is traditionally used to support urinary...
Classical medicinesClassical Ayurvedic Medicines
Background on Shree Dhootapapeshwar, what parpati preparations are, how Kutaj Parpati is used under guidance and how to check and buy genuine packs.
Classical medicinesHerbal Juices
An overview of the Krishna's Herbal range of Ayurvedic juices, how the blends are organised by health area, how to take and store them, and how...
Classical medicinesHerbal Juices
An overview of the Herbal Canada range of herbal juices, ras and vinegars, how to dilute and store them, and how to check and buy genuine...
Classical medicinesUnani Medicine
The history of Hamdard, the Unani medicines it is best known for, how its range is organised and how to check and buy genuine Hamdard packs.
Classical medicinesClassical Ayurvedic Medicines
The background of Baidyanath, its large range of classical Ayurvedic medicines from guggulu to bhasma, how the range is organised and how to check and buy...
Classical medicinesUnani Medicine
The history and principles of Unani medicine, how it differs from Ayurveda, its main dosage forms, well-known Unani formulas in India and what to check before...
Classical medicinesHerbal Juices
What herbal juices are in Ayurveda, the most popular juices and blends, how to dilute, take and store them, and who should check with a doctor...
Classical medicinesAyurvedic Oils
Taila meaning in English: taila (tel, tailam) means “oil”. In Ayurveda it is a medicated oil made by slowly cooking herbs in a base oil, usually...
Classical medicinesAvaleha
Avaleha meaning: from a Sanskrit root meaning “to lick”, avaleha are herbal jams taken from a spoon, such as chyawanprash. This guide covers how they are...
Classical medicinesRas Medicines
What rasa aushadhi are, how herbo-mineral medicines are prepared, well-known examples, why they must be taken under medical supervision and what to check before you buy.
