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Abhayarista
Abhayarista (Abhayarishta, Abhayarishtam, अभयारिष्ट) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid formulation based on Haritaki, used for constipation, piles, and digestive disorders; sourced from Bhaishajya Ratnavali.
Ahiphenasava (ahiphensava)
Ahiphenasava (Ahiphenāsava), classical Ayurvedic fermented asava whose main ingredient is purified opium (Papaver somniferum); given in 5-10 drop doses for severe diarrhea, dysentery, and cholera-like conditions, regulated as a narcotic in India.
Amrta bhallataka leha (afi afi-amrtaballatakalehamrtaballatakapaka)
Amrta bhallataka leha (Amrita Bhallataka Lehya, Amrita bhallataka pak) is an Ayurvedic electuary of purified Semecarpus anacardium and Tinospora cordifolia, used as a rasayana for digestive, skin, and joint disorders, with liver-enzyme elevation as its main safety concern.
Amrta bhallataka paka
Amrta bhallataka paka (Amrita Bhallataka, AmrutBhallatak) is an Ayurvedic paka confection of Bhallataka (Semecarpus anacardium) and Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), a rasayana for arthritis; tested as ABFN02 tablets in a 24-week osteoarthritis trial.
Amrtarista
Amrtarista (Amṛtāriṣṭa) is an Ayurvedic fermented liquid formulation with 5-10% self-generated alcohol, led by Tinospora cordifolia (Guduci) and 23 other plants, indicated for all types of jvara (fever).
Aravindasava
Aravindasava (Aravindāsava) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (asava) for children, listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India for Balaroga, Agnimandya, and Aruchi, with self-generated ethanol from fermentation of over 20 herbs.
Ardraka khanda avaleha
Ardraka khanda avaleha (Ārdraka khaṇḍa avaleha), AFI formulation 3:2, is an Ayurvedic ginger-based semisolid confection of Zingiber officinale with sugar, ghee, milk, and pungent drugs; dose 10-20 g.
Asokarista
Asokarista (Ashokarishta, Aśokāriṣṭa) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented polyherbal formulation led by Saraca asoca bark, listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India for gynecological disorders such as menorrhagia and leucorrhea.
Astangavaleha
Astangavaleha (Aṣṭāṅgāvaleha), an Ayurvedic avaleha confection of eight herbs (Myrica esculenta, Inula racemosa, Pistacia, Piper spp., etc.) with honey and ginger juice, used for cough and asthma; AFI dose 500 mg-1 g.
Asvagandhadi lehya
Asvagandhadi lehya (Aśvagandhādi Lehya), also Ashwagandhadi lehyam, is a classical Ayurvedic semisolid electuary of ashwagandha root with sugar, ghee, and honey; official dose 6-12 g, used as balya tonic and rasayana.
Asvagandhadyarista
Asvagandhadyarista (Aśvagandhādyariṣṭa, Ashwagandharishta) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid formulation led by Withania somnifera root, official in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, with 5-10% self-generated alcohol, dosed 15-30 ml twice daily.
Babbularista
Babbularista (Babbūlāriṣṭa) is a fermented Ayurvedic liquid medicine (ariṣṭa) from Acacia bark, jaggery, Woodfordia flowers, and spices, with 5–10% self-generated alcohol, official API Part-II Vol-II monograph, dose 10–25 ml.
Balarista
Balarista (Balarishta, Balarishtam), a classical Ayurvedic fermented polyherbal arishta from Bhaishajya Ratnavali, based on Sida cordifolia and Withania somnifera, used for weakness and vata disorders, distinct from unrelated homonyms.
Bhallatakadi modaka
Bhallatakadi Modaka (Bhallātakādi Modaka), an official Ayurvedic lump preparation (AFI Part I, 3:21) of purified Semecarpus anacardium, Terminalia chebula, sesame, and jaggery, used for pittārśa hemorrhoids at 2-5 g daily.
Bhangi guda
Bhangi guda (bhangi gida) is the Kannada vernacular name for Cannabis sativa, the hemp plant called bhanga in Sanskrit; Bhamgi Guda is also a classical Ayurvedic jaggery-based avaleha formulation listed among standard Ayurvedic medicines.
Bharngi guda (bhangiguda)
Bharngi guda (Bhārṅgī guḍa) is an Ayurvedic jaggery-based polyherbal avaleha from the Bhaishajya Ratnavali, built on Rotheca serrata bark, indicated for cough, dyspnea, and weak digestion.
Bilvadi Leha
Bilvadi leha (Bilvādi leha; Vilwadi Lehyam) is a classical Ayurvedic semisolid avaleha confection of Aegle marmelos root decoction boiled with old jaggery and nine spice powders, indicated for anorexia, digestive impairment, salivation, and vomiting, dose 6 g.
Brahma Rasayana
Brahma Rasayana (Brāhma rasāyana), also called Abhaya Amalaki Avaleha, is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal rejuvenative confection of amla, haritaki, ghee, and dozens of herbs, used traditionally for fatigue, memory loss, and senility.
Candanasava
Candanasava (Chandanasava), an Ayurvedic fermented asava of sandalwood (Santalum album) with 24 other herbs, sugar, and jaggery; AFI-listed, dosed 12-24 ml for dysuria, shukrameha, and heart disease; reaches 9.8% alcohol in 30 days.
Citraka haritaki
Citraka haritaki (Chitraka Haritaki Avaleha) is a semisolid Ayurvedic confection of Plumbago zeylanica, Terminalia chebula, decoctions, jaggery, and honey, dosed 6–12 g with milk for cough, asthma, and digestive disorders.
Danti haritaki
Danti haritaki (Dantī harītakī) is an Ayurvedic semisolid leha of Terminalia chebula fruit with Baliospermum (danti) and Operculina turpethum roots, AFI formulation AFI000073, dosed 12–24 g, indicated for śopha, grahaṇī, gulma, arocaka, ānāha, and splenic disease.
Dasamiularista
Dasamiularista (Dasamularista, Dashamularishta, Daśamūlāriṣṭa) is a fermented Ayurvedic arista tonic built on ten roots (daśamūla), with 5-10% self-generated alcohol, used for digestion, weakness, and postnatal recovery.
Dasamula haritaki (dasamulaharitaki)
Dasamula haritaki (Daśamūla harītakī), also called Dashamoola Haritaki lehyam, is a classical Ayurvedic semisolid avaleha of haritaki fruit cooked in ten-root dashamoola decoction with jaggery and honey; AFI dose 6-12 g for edema, splenic disease, and gulma.
Devadarvarista
Devadarvarista (Devadārvāriṣṭa, AFI000326) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented arishta around Cedrus deodara wood, from Bhaishajya Ratnavali, dosed 12–24 ml, mainly indicated for prameha (diabetes).
Draksarista
Draksarista (Draksharishta, Drākṣāriṣṭa) is a fermented Ayurvedic liquid medicine with raisins (Vitis vinifera) as chief ingredient, jaggery, and eight herbs; 5–10% self-generated alcohol, used for digestion, respiration, and weakness.
Draksasava
Draksasava (द्राक्षासव, Drakshasava), a fermented Ayurvedic grape-based asava from the Ayurvedic Formulary of India; dose 12–24 ml, 5–10% self-generated alcohol, used for anorexia, heart disease, anemia, and weakness.
Draksavaleha
Draksavaleha (Drakshavaleha, Drākṣāvalēha) is a classical Ayurvedic grape-based semisolid avaleha from Ashtanga Hridaya, listed in India's Essential Drugs List for Pandu (anemia), Kamala, Daurbalya, and Kshaya, dose 6-12 gm.
Eladya Modaka
Eladya Modaka (Elādya modaka, एलाद्यमोदक) is a semisolid sweetened Ayurvedic avaleha from Bhaishajya Ratnavali, listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI000087, 12 g dose) for madatyaya, alcohol-related and digestive disorders.
Eranda Paka
Eranda Paka (Eraṇḍa pāka) is an official Ayurvedic semisolid avaleha confection of castor (Ricinus communis) cooked with milk, sugar, ghee, and herbs, from Yogratnakara, AFI Part II 3:3, dose 5–15 g, used for Vata disorders and constipation.
Gudapippali
Gudapippali (गुडपिप्पली), also written Guḍapippali, is a classical Ayurvedic multi-ingredient formulation (AFI000244, dose 6–12 g) built on jaggery and long pepper, indicated for splenic and liver diseases, cough, and chronic fever.