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Kashayam (Decoctions)

Kashayam, the classical Ayurvedic water decoctions of herb combinations: how each blend is boiled down, its properties and its traditional use.

Kashayam (Decoctions) Amrithotharam Kashayam A classical Ayurvedic decoction built on guduchi, dry ginger and the chebulic myrobalan, traditionally taken when the digestive fire is low. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Amritotharam Kashayam Amritotharam Kashayam explained: the classical three-herb fever decoction of Ayurveda, built on Guduchi, Haritaki and dry ginger. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Chiruvilwadi Kashayam A classical warming decoction built around the lesser bilva, traditionally taken to kindle digestion and settle the cold, stiff quality of Vata. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Dasamoolakaduthrayam Kashayam A warming decoction of the ten roots together with the three fruits of Triphala, classically used to settle Vata and steady a weak digestion. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Dhanwantharam Kashayam Dhanwantharam Kashayam is a water decoction of the Dhanwantharam herbs, drunk to settle Vata and to nourish and steady the body from within. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Drakshadi Kashayam Drakshadi Kashayam: the cooling raisin decoction taken in tradition to settle Pitta and quiet the heat, thirst and giddiness of Pittaja fevers. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Gandharvahastadi Kashayam A classical herbal decoction built around the castor root, traditionally taken to settle Vata and ease stiffness and heaviness in the lower body. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Guduchyadi Kashayam: A Classical Ayurvedic Decoction Guduchyadi Kashayam is a classical decoction headed by Guduchi, a cooling, bitter preparation the tradition links with settling Pitta and clearing Ama. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Guggulutiktakam Kashayam A classical bitter decoction built on Guggulu and the tikta herbs, the water-based counterpart of the better-known medicated ghee. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Guluchyadi Kashayam A classical Ayurvedic decoction built around Guduchi, traditionally taken when the body is recovering its strength after a long or repeated fever. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Indukantham Kashayam A classical decoction built on the ten roots and Bilwa, taken to rebuild strength and steady the body after a long stretch of illness or strain. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Kokilaksha Kashayam A classical Ayurvedic decoction built around the marsh herb Kokilaksha, used in the tradition to settle Vata and support the lower back and joints. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Maharasnadi Kashayam A classical decoction built around the herb Rasna, taken in the tradition to warm and settle Vata in the muscles and joints. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Mahatiktakam Kashayam Mahatiktakam Kashayam explained: the great bitter decoction of Ayurveda, built on neem, Guduchi and cooling herbs for Pitta and the blood. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Manjishthadi Kashayam Manjishthadi kashayam explained: the large classical decoction led by Manjishtha, the well-known blood- and skin-purifying tonic that settles Kapha, Pitta. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Nisosiradi Kashayam A classical Ayurvedic decoction built around the bitter heartwood Asana, used in the cooling, settling group of preparations. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam A bitter, cooling decoction built around pointed gourd and katuki, belonging to the cleansing and Pitta-settling side of the classical tradition. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Punarnavadi Kashayam A classical Ayurvedic decoction built on punarnava, traditionally used to move stagnant fluid and ease the heaviness of excess Kapha. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Rasnasaptakam Kashayam A classical decoction of seven herbs built around Rasna, used in tradition to warm and settle Vata in the joints and the lower back. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Sukumaram Kashayam Sukumaram Kashayam: a classical Dashamoola decoction made in the soft Vata-settling style, traditionally used when the body is dry, stiff and run down. Read article Kashayam (Decoctions) Varanadi Kashayam Varanadi Kashayam explained: the Vata-settling decoction of Varana, Eranda and Bala, turned to for dry, stiff complaints of the lower back and legs. Read article