Kerala and Its Ayurvedic Medicines!

Ayurvedic medicines happen to be a significant part of every Malayalam’s medicinal kit. Kerala is the place where you can find these health wonders in the lap of nature. Ayurvedic medicines that are found here are available in gel form, powder form as well as liquid form, and they also have a variety of therapeutic applications, from postpartum care to treating nervous system & digestive disorders.

Ayurvedic Medicines

Some common Ayurvedic medicines used here include the ones enlisted below:

Arishta [Fermented Decoction]
Asava [Fermented Infusion]
Kuzhambus [Unguent]
Lehya [Electuary]
Keras[Medicated Oil]
Thailas [Medicated Oil]
Churna [Medicated Powder]
Gulika [Tablet]
Ghrutha [Medicinal Ghee]
Kashayas [Decoction]
Rasakriya [Lambative]
Avarthi [Medicated Oil] used.

Arishta – The Fermented Decoction

Arishtam or Arishta happens to be the Ayurvedic medicine that is generally prepared using hot & boiling medicinal herbs in water, and after that, fermenting the then-made decoction. Some widely utilized arishtas are as follows:

Abhayarishta helps in digestion, & this is highly advisable in the cure and treatment of haemorrhoids issue & constipation problem.
Amrutharishta can be utilized in the treatment of malaria, persistent fever, & problems like indigestion etc.
Ashokarishta can be utilized in the treatment of problems like menstrual disorders etc.
Ayaskrithy happens to be highly advisable for patients who have been suffering from serious issues like diabetes & other such related health problems.
Balarishta happens to be a highly effective remedy for problems such as rheumatic disorder etc.
Dasamoolarishta is usually given to cure urinary disorder, nausea, general debilities, gastric issue, paleness, taste-loss problem, ascites (which is the swelling that is known to be caused by the abdominal buildup fluids), TB & severe cough problem etc.
Jeerakarishta is usually administered for treating cough problems, post-natal issues, TB, aphonia (voice loss) & dyspnoea (labored or breathing).
Kudajarishta happens to be a medicine that is largely used for treating aimlents including diarrhoea that starts to occur with blood along with mucus discharge, as well as for issues like bleeding haemorrhoids.
Vasarishta is usually prescribed to treat problems including asthma, aphonia, haematemesis (puking blood), dyspnea, etc.

Asava – The Fermented Infusion

Asava is also called the Fermented Infusion. So, Asava or better known as Asavam happens to be that segment of Ayurvedic medicines wherein the infusion is made with the help of fermentation that is done on the freshly made herbal juices. Some most commonly utilized Asavams are the ones given underneath:

Chandanaasava happens to be the prescribed medicine usually for bettering skin complexion as well as body stamina.
Hareethakyasava is usually advised to be taken for curing ailments like general debilities, any kind of cough, anaemia (that is the deficiency of iron in the body), haemorrhoids, rheumatic disorder, gastric issues, acidity problem and other such similar cases.
Kanakasava is usually advised for treating health problems like asthma as well as dyspnoea (difficulty in breathing).
Lohasava is usually administered to the patients who have been suffering from medical problems including anemia (that is the deficiency of iron in the body), weight gain issue or even in the problem where there is appetite loss.
Pippalyasava is largely utilized for treating ailments like sprue, issues in the digestive tract, anemia (which is the iron deficiency in the body), and intestinal spasm or even in the problem where there is a loss in the person’s appetite.
Punarnnavasava is highly advisable to help in the cure of oedema (that is the fluid retention in the body), anemia or iron deficiency, ascites (this is the swelling that happens due to build-up fluids in the abdominal region of the body), and also for spleen disorders & even liver disorders.

Kuzhambus – The Unguent

Kuzhambus or the Unguent happens to be the unguent-like viscous medicinal oils basically utilized for external application.

Balaswagandhadi Kuzhambu is usually advised in the treatments of headaches, joint pain, fever, & any lumbar issue, and also to improve bodily stamina.
Dhanwantharam Kuzhambu helps in the improvement of the nervous system as well as the musculoskeletal system. This is even utilized for pre-natal care as well as post-natal care.
Eladi Kuzhambu tends to help in curing several types of skin ailments, blood-related issues, any bruises, as well as wounds.
Karpasasthyadi Kuzhambu is largely advisable for comforting the patients’ sufferings happening due to stiffness in the body & other such rheumatic conditions wherein pain & numbness happens.
Pinda Thaila is basically given to reduce any kind of swelling & pain that triggers by the problem of arthritis.
Khajitha-Pinda-Thaila is usually utilized to relieve any burning sensations, swelling, as well as redness that occurs mostly to arthritic patients. This also provides good relief from heat than the normal one, i.e. PindaThailam.
Panchasneham Thaila helps in stimulating muscle functions, nerve functions, bone functions, as well as joint functions.
Sahacharadi Kuzhambu tends to ease any kind of joint stiffness, muscle cramping & other similar rheumatic problems.
Lakshadi Kuzhambu helps in the improvement of muscle strength. This is highly advisable in treating paralytic patients as well as osteoarthritic patients too.

Lehyas [Electuaries]

Lehyas, also known as Lehyam are basically the electuaries or medicines that happen to be jam-like, sweetened with the help of sugar/jaggery. Some quite popular Lehyas utilized in the Ayurvedic medicinal world are as follows:

Chyavanaprasa happens to be quite a well-known lehya that has been consumed for decreasing fatigue, bettering health as well as immunity, along with revitalizing the entire body.
Agashtya Rasayana has been administered while treating ailments like TB (tuberculosis) & cough etc. This helps in the improvement of bodily stamina, as well as bettering complexion, and is also quite effective in managing digestive problems including sprue & constipation issues etc.
Chinchadi Lehya happens to be quite a useful remedy that can prove to be highly effective in curing problems like anemia (which is the iron deficiency), jaundice, heartburn, hemorrhoids, & acidity issues etc.
Ajamamsa Rasayana tends to work wonders in the improvement of bodily strength as well as stamina of a person, and is largely utilized for treating Vata imbalance in the body.
Aswagandhaadi Lehya helps in rejuvenating the body. It also aids in combating anxiety issues & stress problems.
Brahma Rasayana tends to build immunity of the body & neural strength, as well as revitalize the person’s body.
Chiruvilwadi Lehya tends to help in the management of Vata imbalance & Kapha imbalance in the body. This happens to be quite effective in treating hemorrhoids.
Dashamoola-Haritaki-Rasayana aids in treating persistent fever, anemia (that is the deficiency of iron in the body), rheumatic disorder, liver issue etc.
Narasimha Rasayana happens to be quite a well-known remedy for managing the problem of premature hair greying.

Thailas [Medicated Oils]

Thaila or also called as the Thailam happen to be the sesame oil that has been medicated using herbal mixture. This happens to be a quite useful Ayurvedic medicinal category. The potency of this product could be augmented during the preparation while adding some particular ingredients.

Amruthadi Thaila has been highly advisable in treating some conditions like common cold, rheumatic pain, & jaundice etc.
Asanavilwadi Thaila tends to help in the treatment of oedema (this is characterized by fluid retention in the body), & all sorts of ear disorders, nose disorders & throat disorders.
Chandanadi Thaila gives quite a cooling effect. This is used in treating some of the neural disorders, rheumatoid arthritis problem, hemorrhoids issues, and some kinds of burning sensations that occur in the body.
Karpasasthyadi Thaila tends to be utilized for alleviating joint pains, other aches, as well as the damaging effects of hemiplegia (partial or complete paralysis).
Nagaradi Thaila tends to be utilized for treating mouth related disorders as well as any nose related disorders, along with oedema.
Sahacharadi Thaila helps in relieving any pain & numbness in the body, specifically that happening in the lower limbs generally afflicted by some of the rheumatic problems.

Churnas [Medicated Powders]

Churna happens to be the medicated powder that is utilized for the purpose of treating a large number of health problems. Churna is usually prepared by repeated sifting & crushing of selective herbs as well as minerals for achieving a specific type of consistency.

Ashta Churna is basically administered to young kids’ worms, who have been suffering from various sorts of infections as well as some kinds of stomach aches. This churna ensures smoother functioning of the kid’s digestive tract as well as provides remedy for certain types of indigestion problems for them.
Avipathy Churna tends to help the patients in regaining better control over their usually affected bowel movements. This churna is even advisable to be given to patients who have been suffering from anemia (which is the iron deficiency in the body) as well as in several gastric disorders.
Dadimashtaka Churna tends to soothe the acidic imbalances in human bodies, thus helping with the process of digestion as well as regulating bowel movements.
Eladigana Churna is mainly utilized to treat certain types of skin diseases like blemishes as well as skin irritation.
Hinguvachadi Churna happens to be quite effective in treating various types of gastric disorders, colon malfunctioning, obesity problem, stomach & bile issue, urinary infection, and sinus infection.
Karpooradi Churna provides an effective remedy for mucus problem that has been directly related to cough as well as common cold.
Rajanyadi Churna tends to provide a cure in gastric issues, and also helps in revitalizing the whole body.

Gulikas [Tablets]

Gulika is the tablet form that is dispensed to people for easing the process of consuming the medicine. Such tablets have been made using the rolling medicinal paste turned into small balls & drying them out under the sunlight.

Chandraprabha gulika is largely advised for treating the problems like spleen disorder, urinary issue, diabetics, and anemia (which happens to be the iron deficiency in the body).
Dhanwantharam gulika is usually given in for ante–natal care as well as post-natal care. This also is known to be a remedy for ailments like asthma, any type of digestive issues as well as joint aches.
Hinguvachadi happens to be a good solution in cases of several digestion issues like acidity, obesity, bile imbalances, as well as appetite loss. It also proves to be helpful in certain breathing problems as well as in sinus infection.
Kaisoragulgulu gulika is for ulcers that happen owing to rheumatoid arthritis problems. This is also used for ordinary wounds as well as skin problems too.
Karutha Vattu is the ground with milk/oil. It is applied on swellings as well as inflammations for healing them, and also on the forehead for curing very high feverish bouts.
Marma is the gulika that is mixed with milk & butter, and then applied externally for healing cuts, bruises, wounds. This also proves to be effective in treating aches as well as inflammations.
Yogarajagulgulu is usually administered to cure skin problems, blood-related issues as well as joint ailments.

Ghruthas [Medicinal Ghee]

Ghruth is the medicated ghee or better known as the clarified butter. This is heated using herbal mixture and it is then made in the consistency that of a Thaila. This ghee is usually advised to be given to patients for curing health issues like any kind of joint pain, any nervous disorder, epilepsy (these relate to the involuntary movements as well as convulsions), & also in case of poisoning.

Brahmi Ghrutha tends to be utilized in treating issues such as epilepsy, memory loss, aphasia (incapability to discern or comprehend words), & even brain damage.
Gulgulu Thikthaka is a Ghrutha that helps in treating some kinds of joint pains, skin ailments, sinus infection, diabetes problem & even hemorrhoids.
Indukantha Ghrutha tends to better the overall body stamina, and also helps in curing issues such as rheumatic pain, intermittent fever as well as intestinal spasm.
Jathyadi Ghrutha is used for an external application on wounds for the purpose of healing them.
Sukumara Ghrutha is usually prescribed for treating issues such as hernia, hemorrhoids, constipation problem as well as any genital disorder.
Thikthaka Ghrutha works well in treating problems of bleeding, poisoning, ulcer, skin ailments, epilepsy & even mental illness.

Kashayas [Decoctions]

Kashaya is the water-based extract made out of medicated herbs that are usually mixed with some other medicines.

Ashtavarga Kashaya happens to be a medicine that is usually advised to be given to patients who have been suffering from some kind of joint pains, anxiety issues, & stress problem.
Chiruvilwadi Kashaya can treat hemorrhoids, constipation, & some other rectal issues.
Dasamoolakaduthraya Kashaya is usually prescribed for patients who have been dealing with respiratory issues & digestive problems, chest pains, fever, & headache.
Dhanwantharam Kashaya tends to be administered in cases of postnatal care, & for treating rheumatic complaints, digestion issues, as well as partial paralysis.
Elakanadi Kashaya is usually given in cases of cough & asthma.
Gandharvahasthadi Kashaya happens to be a natural laxative, which helps in treating rheumatic complaint(s).
Indukantha Kashaya tends to revitalize the entire body. It also helps in treating TB, intestinal spasm & joint pain.
Manjishtadi Kashaya tends to manage rheumatoid arthritis issues, any skin ailments as well as anemia.
Nadee Kashaya is utilized largely for post-natal care. This is even used for treating intestinal spasms & joint pains.
Nayopaya Kashaya happens to be a remedy for joint problems, asthma, & cough.
Padolamooladi Kashaya is usually given to treat skin problems, inflammation, leprosy, & constipation.

Keras, Raskriyas [Lambatives] and Avarthis [Medicated Oil]

These are largely used across Kerala as daily regularly used remedies for multiple health issues.

Keras

Murivenna happens to be a widely used herbal oil-based concoction that is applied externally to treat any superficial injury, fracture & sprain. This also works as an antiseptic.
Neelibhringadi oil tends to help the patients suffering from hair loss problems.
Karpooradi oil tends to relieve any arthritis-related problem of fluid build-up as well as relieve body pains.

Rasakriyas

Ilaneer Kuzhambu is usually given to those patients, who have been suffering from the issues such as acute cataract & conjunctivitis problem. This helps in keeping the eyes healthy generally, and also protecting the eyes from any contaminants entering them.

Avarthis

Ksheerabala Avarthi tends to relieve rheumatic pain. Its potency could be augmented as the treatment process moved ahead.

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