Classical Formulations
The compound medicines of the Ayurvedic tradition, refined over millennia of clinical practice. From churnas and kashayas to fermented arishtas and medicated ghees, these formulations represent the pinnacle of classical pharmacology.
Classical Ayurvedic formulations are compound preparations developed over centuries — precise combinations of herbs, minerals, and processing methods designed to target specific conditions. Unlike single herbs, formulations balance multiple actions, reduce side effects, and enhance bioavailability.
Lehya/Avaleha (Jams/Confections)
Arishta/Asava (Fermented)
Arjunarishta
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Ashwagandharishta
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Dashmularishta
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya
Draksharishta
Charaka Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Kumaryasava
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Ashtanga Hridaya
Vati/Gutika (Tablets/Pills)
Churna (Powders)
Ashwagandha Churna
Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Avipattikar Churna
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Dashamula Churna
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya
Hingvastak Churna
Ashtanga Hridaya, Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Sitopaladi Churna
Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Trikatu Churna
Charaka Samhita, Sharangadhara Samhita
Triphala Churna
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya