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Lehyam (Herbal Jams)

Lehyam, the semi-solid Ayurvedic herbal confections and rasayana jams: how each is cooked, the herbs within and its traditional nourishing use.

Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Abhaya Lehyam A classical Ayurvedic herbal jam built around Haritaki, taken as a slow course to steady digestion and ease the downward movements of the body. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Agastya Rasayana (Haritaki Lehyam) Agastya rasayana explained: the classical Haritaki lehyam named after the sage Agastya, a herbal jam taken to rebuild strength and steady the breath. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Agastya Rasayanam A classical rejuvenating herbal jam named after the sage Agastya, taken as a slow course to rebuild strength and steady the breath and digestion. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Ajamamsa Rasayana Ajamamsa rasayana explained: the classical meat-based rejuvenating jam built on goat meat (aja mamsa), a deeply nourishing rasayana for depletion. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Amalaki Rasayana Amalaki Rasayana explained: the classical amla, honey and ghee lehyam taken by the spoon as a slow, cooling course to rebuild and rejuvenate. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Brahma Rasayana (Lehyam) Brahma rasayana explained: the classical medhya lehyam built around Brahmi and the mind herbs, a herbal jam taken to steady thought and rebuild strength. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Brahma Rasayanam A classical herbal jam built around the herbs of the mind, taken by the spoon to steady thought and rebuild the body slowly over time. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Brahmi Lehyam for the Mind Brahmi lehyam explained: the classical medhya herbal jam built on Brahmi for the mind, and how it differs from the fermented tonic Saraswatarishta. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Chyawanprash is the best known of all Ayurvedic herbal jams, built around amla and taken by the spoon as a daily rebuilding tonic. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Benefits in Ayurveda Chyawanprash benefits explained in classical terms: the amla-based rasayana jam taken by the spoon to rebuild strength and steady the body over time. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash for Kids: What Parents Should Know Chyawanprash for kids, explained: how the tradition gives this gentle amla jam to children, the small measure it uses, and when to seek advice. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Immunity: A Traditional View Chyawanprash immunity in the classical sense: how Ayurveda links this amla rasayana with natural resilience, Bala and the vitality it calls Ojas. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash in Summer: What to Know Chyawanprash in summer: can you take it in the warm season? The classical view, and how Ayurveda adjusts the amount when the heat is high. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Ingredients: What It Is Made Of Chyawanprash ingredients explained: the amla-based herbal jam of Ayurveda, cooked with dozens of supporting herbs in ghee, sesame oil and honey. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Side Effects and Cautions Chyawanprash side effects and who should take care: the honest classical cautions around a sweet, heavy rasayana, and when to seek advice. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Chyawanprash Story: The Sage Chyavana Chyawanprash story: Chyavana, the aged sage the Ashwini Kumaras are said to have restored, and how the herbal jam came to take his name. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Dasamoola Rasayanam A semi-solid tonic built on the famous ten roots, taken by the spoonful to settle Vata and slowly rebuild a body that feels run down. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Dashamoolarishtam Lehyam A thick, sweet electuary of the ten roots and strengthening herbs, taken by the spoonful to steady and rebuild a depleted body. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Haridra Khanda Haridra Khanda explained: the turmeric confection with sugar, milk and ghee that Ayurveda traditionally reaches for with the skin and itching complaints. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) How Chyawanprash Is Made How Chyawanprash is made, step by step: the classical avaleha method of simmering herbs, cooking the amla pulp, and folding honey in once cooled. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) How Lehyams Are Made How lehyams are made: the classical avaleha method of a reduced decoction, a sweet base and ghee, cooked to a jam, with honey folded in once cooled. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) How to Take Chyawanprash How to take Chyawanprash the classical way: a spoonful in the morning, often with warm milk, taken as a steady daily course rather than a single dose. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) How to Take Lehyam How to take lehyam the classical way: a small spoonful, licked slowly or with warm milk, on a light stomach, as a steady course over weeks. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Kushmandarasayanam Kushmandarasayanam is a sweet herbal jam built on ash gourd, taken in Ayurveda to nourish and rebuild a body that has been run down. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Lehyam vs Chyawanprash: The Difference Lehyam vs Chyawanprash, explained: lehyam is the whole class of Ayurvedic herbal jams, and Chyawanprash is the most famous single one within it. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Madhusnuhi Rasayanam A classical herbal jam built around the root the tradition calls Madhusnuhi, taken by the spoon to clear the channels and rebuild the body over time. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Narasimha Rasayanam A classical herbal jam named for the lion-strength of Narasimha, taken by the spoon to settle Vata and rebuild the muscle, bone and frame. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Types of Lehyam in Ayurveda Types of lehyam in Ayurveda, from Chyawanprash to the mind and breath jams: how the classical herbal confections differ by the herbs at their heart. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Vasavaleha Vasavaleha: the classical herbal confection built on Vasa with honey, sugar and long pepper, long valued by the tradition for the breath and Raktapitta. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Vidaryadi Lehyam A classical herbal confection built on the Vidaryadi group of herbs, taken by the spoon as a nourishing, strengthening tonic for depletion and the breath. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) Vilwadi Lehyam Vilwadi Lehyam explained: the classical herbal paste built around bael fruit and warming spices, taken by the spoonful to nourish the body and settle Vata. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) What Is Lehyam? Avaleha, the Herbal Jam What is lehyam? A clear answer: the semi-solid Ayurvedic herbal jam, also called avaleha, taken by the spoon, to which Chyawanprash belongs. Read article Lehyam (Herbal Jams) When to Eat Chyawanprash When to eat Chyawanprash, by the classical texts: in the morning on a light stomach, and especially through the cooler seasons of the year. Read article