Shamana Aushadhi
Shamana Aushadhi refers to Ayurvedic medicines used to balance aggravated doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) without strong purification. These formulations help manage diseases, improve digestion, and restore natural body balance.
Below are the important classical Ayurvedic medicine preparations:
1. Swaras Kalpana (Fresh Herbal Juice)
Swaras is the freshly extracted juice of herbs. It is one of the most potent and fast-acting forms of Ayurvedic medicine.
Used for : Fever, cough, skin disorders, digestive problems, and liver conditions.
2. Kalka Kalpana (Herbal Paste)
Kalka is a fine paste made from fresh or dry herbs. It is used internally or externally.
Used for : Wound healing, skin diseases, inflammation, and joint pain.
3. Kwath Kalpana (Herbal Decoction)
Kwath is prepared by boiling herbs in water to extract active ingredients.
Used for : Fever, arthritis, digestive disorders, respiratory problems.
4. Phant Kalpana (Hot Infusion)
Phant is prepared by pouring hot water over herbs and allowing them to steep.
Used for : Mild digestive issues, cough, cold, and light detox support.
5. Him Kalpana (Cold Infusion)
Him is prepared by soaking herbs in cold water for several hours.
Used for : Burning sensation, acidity, urinary disorders, Pitta imbalance.
6. Avleh Kalpana (Herbal Jam / Lehya)
Avleh is a semi-solid herbal preparation mixed with jaggery, sugar, or honey.
Used for : Immunity boost, respiratory weakness, general debility.
7. Arka Kalpana (Herbal Distillate)
Arka is prepared through distillation to obtain concentrated herbal extract.
Used for : Digestive issues, urinary disorders, mild infections.
8. Ghrit Kalpana (Medicated Ghee)
Ghrit is herbal medicine processed in clarified butter (ghee). It enhances absorption and nourishes tissues.
Used for : Memory issues, neurological disorders, digestive weakness.
9. Tail Kalpana (Medicated Oil)
Tail is herbal medicine prepared in oil for internal or external use.
Used for : Joint pain, skin disorders, massage therapies, Vata disorders.
10. Churna Kalpana (Herbal Powder)
Churna is finely powdered herbal medicine. It is easy to consume and widely used.
Used for : Constipation, acidity, metabolic disorders.
11. Bhasma Kalpana (Herbal-Mineral Ash)
Bhasma is prepared by purifying and calcining minerals or metals into fine ash form.
Used for : Chronic diseases, anemia, metabolic disorders (under expert supervision).
12. Guggul (Vati/Guti) Kalpana (Tablet/Pill Form)
Guggul preparations are herbal tablets made with purified guggul resin and other herbs.
Used for : Arthritis, obesity, cholesterol imbalance, thyroid disorders.