Vacha (Calamus)

Amla (Emblic) | Bhallataka prepared | Bibitaki (Belleric) | fresh | Guduchi (Tinospora) | Haritaki (Chebula) | Pippili (Long Pepper) | Sonth (Ginger) | Vacha (Calamus) | Vatsanabha prepared | Vidanga (Embelia)

Sanjivani Vati
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Sanjivani Vati Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Sharangdhar Samhita (circa 1300CE) Preparation: Take the fresh stems of Gududhi (Tinospora) and prepare a paste. Mix in the prepared Bhallataka (Semecarpus) and Vatsanabha (Aconite). Then add the remainder in powder and mix in a stone mortar. Add enough Cow Urine to form a paste and mix in…

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Ajwain (Bishop's Weed) | Chitraka (Plumbago) | Haritaki (Chebula) | Hing (Asafetida) | Kushta (Costus) | Pippalis (Long Pepper) | Sunth (Ginger) | Vacha (Calamus)

Agnimurkh Churna
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Agnimurkh Churna Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Yoga Ratnakar Preparation: Roast the Asafetida in ghee, then dry and powder. Add the prepared Asafetida to the other herbs in powder and mix well. Function: Warms the Stomach, settles Wind, Guides Qi downwards, clears Cold and Damp Use: 1. Loss of Appetite2. Indigestion3. Abdominal distention, Bloating4. Abdominal…

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Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan) | Ashwagandha (Withania) | Pippali (Long Pepper) | Pippali Mula (Long Pepper root) | Rakta Taruni (Rose) | Shatavari (Asparagus) | Vacha (Calamus)

Balivivan (Ayurveda)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Balivivan Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Preparation: The above is prepared as a syrup with 100mls of Syrup containg the above quantities. Function: Strengthens Qi and Yin Use: 1. Tonic for children 2. As a tonic to aid childhood development3. Strengthens digestion4. Prevents disease Dose: half–1 spoonful, usually with Milk Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back…

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Vacha (Calamus)

Medicine for Infants (Pillari Marundu) (Siddha)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Pillari Marundu ‘Medicine for Infants’ Tradition: Siddha Source / Author: Preparation: Full roots of Calamus are covered with Castor oil then charred over a fire. The charred roots are then powdered and mixed with Ghee to form a paste. Function: Benefits Digestion, strengthens the Mind and Nerves Use: 1. Tonic for Children; regulates digestion and…

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Ajamoda (Celery seed) | Haridra (Turmeric) | Kushtha (Costus) | Pippali (Long Pepper) | Saindhava lava (Rock Salt) | Sunthi (Ginger root) | Sweta jiraka (Cumin) | Vacha (Calamus) | Yashtimadhu (Licorice)

Kalya Avaleha (Ayurveda)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Kalya Avaleha Auspicious Electuary Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Bhaisajya RatnavaliThe Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Government of India, 2007 Preparation: Powder the herbs finely, then mix to form a paste with the Ghee Function: Clears Wind and Phlegm, Benefit the Throat Use: 1. Hoarseness2. Sore Throat 3. Loss of Speech Dose: 2–3 grams as a…

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Amalaki (Emblic Myrobalan) | Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum) | Bibhitaki (Belleric Myrobalan) | Bidlavana (Salt) | Candraprabha (Camphor) | Chiretta (Swertia) | Chitraka (Plumbago) | Danti (Baliospermum) | Daruharidra (Barberry) | Devadaru (Indian Cedar) | Dhanyaka (Coriander seed) | Ela (Cardamon) | Gajapippali (Scindapsus) | Guduchi (Tinospora) | Guggulu (Bdellium) | Haridra (Turmeric) | Haritaki (Chebula) | Karchur (Zedoary) | Khandasharkara (Sugar) | Krishna Lavana (Black Salt) | Loha bhasma (Iron Bhasma) | Marica (Black Pepper) | Musta (Cyperus) | Pippali (Long Pepper) | Pippalimoola (Long Pepper root) | Saindava (Rock Salt) | Sajjikshara (Sodium carbonate) | Shilajit | Shunthi (Ginger) | Swarna Makshika bhasma | Tamalapatra (Indian leaf) | Trivrut (Turpeth) | Tvak (Cinnamon) | Vacha (Calamus) | Vamsa lochana (Tabasheer) | Vidanga (Embelia) | Yavakshara (Barley ash)

Candraprabha Vati
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Candraprabha Vatior Chandraprabha Gulikaor Chandraprabha VatikaPill Giving the Glow of the Moon Tradition: Ayurveda Source / Author: Bharat Bhaisajya Ratnakara * some sources list Andrographis in place of Swertia** Shilajit and Bdellium are purified according to traditional methods Preparation: Powder and form pills with a little Gum Arabic mucilage Function: Strengthens the Kidneys, Warms the…

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