Classical Formulations

Formulations & Preparations

भैषज्य कल्पना

The classical preparations of Ayurveda — herbs combined and transformed into powders, jams, tonics, and oils, each greater than the sum of its parts.

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Churna चूर्ण

Powders — herbs dried and finely milled, taken with a suitable carrier.

Arishta–Asava अरिष्ट

Self-fermented tonics — liquids matured for easy, deep assimilation.

Vati & Guggulu वटी

Tablets & purified-resin pills — measured, convenient doses.

Sneha स्नेह

Medicated oils (taila) & ghee (ghrita) — for massage or internal use.

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Triphala त्रिफला
Amalaki · Bibhitaki · Haritaki

Three fruits — the gentle daily cleanser for digestion and elimination.

Churna
Chyawanprash च्यवनप्राश
Amalaki-based herbal jam

The great rejuvenating tonic-jam — immunity, vitality, and strength.

Avaleha
Sitopaladi Churna सितोपलादि
Mishri, bamboo, pippali, cardamom, cinnamon

The classic cough & chest powder for the whole family.

Churna
Trikatu त्रिकटु
Ginger · black pepper · pippali

Three pungents — kindles digestion and clears excess Kapha.

Churna
Ashwagandharishta अश्वगन्धारिष्ट
Ashwagandha-based fermented tonic

A fermented tonic for strength, calm, and steady nerves.

Arishta
Saraswatarishta सारस्वतारिष्ट
Brahmi-based fermented tonic

The liquid tonic for memory, speech, and a clear mind.

Arishta
Dashamularishta दशमूलारिष्ट
Ten-root fermented tonic

Restorative ten-root tonic, traditional after illness or childbirth.

Arishta
Drakshasava द्राक्षासव
Raisin-based tonic

A gentle raisin tonic for digestion and everyday energy.

Asava
Kumaryasava कुमार्यासव
Aloe-vera-based tonic

Aloe tonic for digestion, the liver, and women’s cycles.

Asava
Yogaraja Guggulu योगराज गुग्गुलु
Guggulu with classical herbs

A classic for the joints, muscles, and Vata disorders.

Guggulu
Kanchanar Guggulu कांचनार गुग्गुलु
Kanchanar bark with guggulu

Traditionally for the lymphatic system and healthy tissue.

Guggulu
Triphala Guggulu त्रिफला गुग्गुलु
Triphala with purified guggulu

Cleansing support for the joints and a healthy weight.

Guggulu
Chandraprabha Vati चन्द्रप्रभा वटी
Multi-herb & mineral tablet

A broad tonic, traditionally for the urinary tract and vitality.

Vati
Hingvastak Churna हिंग्वष्टक
Asafoetida & eight spices

Eight-spice digestive powder for gas, bloating, and weak agni.

ChurnaSoon
Avipattikar Churna अविपत्तिकर
Cooling digestive blend

A cooling powder for acidity, heat, and the digestive tract.

ChurnaSoon
Mahanarayan Taila महानारायण तैल
Medicated massage oil

The great oil for massage — joints, muscles, and Vata.

TailaSoon
Ksheerabala Taila क्षीरबला तैल
Bala & milk medicated oil

A gentle nervine oil for the nerves, sleep, and Vata.

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Brahmi Ghrita ब्राह्मी घृत
Brahmi infused in ghee

Brahmi in ghee — the classical medhya preparation for the mind.

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Triphala Ghrita त्रिफला घृत
Triphala infused in ghee

Triphala in ghee — traditionally for the eyes and gentle cleansing.

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Talisadi Churna तालीसादि
Talispatra aromatic blend

An aromatic powder for cough, the chest, and digestion.

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These are the classics — the formulations a household and a clinic have leaned on for centuries. Full entries, with each one’s ingredients, energetics, uses, and safety, are on the way. Explore the single herbs →