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.
Churna (Powders)
Triphala Churna
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya
Trikatu Churna
Charaka Samhita, Sharangadhara Samhita
Sitopaladi Churna
Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Hingvastak Churna
Ashtanga Hridaya, Sharangadhara Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Ashwagandha Churna
Charaka Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya, Bhaishajya Ratnavali
Avipattikar Churna
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Dashamula Churna
Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya
Kwatha/Kashaya (Decoctions)
Arishta/Asava (Fermented)
Ashwagandharishta
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Draksharishta
Charaka Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita
Kumaryasava
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Ashtanga Hridaya
Dashmularishta
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, Ashtanga Hridaya
Arjunarishta
Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita