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Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal USA

Kottakkal USA

by Kottakkal Support September 22, 2023

Kottakkal USA is an authorized distributor of Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala (AVS) herbal products. AVS was established at Kottakkal in Kerala State of India in 1902 by visionary physician and philanthropist, the late Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier.

Immunity Lehams Rasayana

Lehams: Herbal Jams

by Kottakkal Support September 22, 2023

Lehams are a jam like semi-solid preparation of churnams (herbal powders) which are combined with honey, ghee, jaggery and sugar. The process of adding honey, ghee, and jaggery actually preserves the churnams and extends the shelf life up to three years. Lehams are also called electuaries, avlehams and rasyanas.

Arishtams

Arishtams and Asavams: Fermented Herbal Liquids

by Kottakkal Support September 14, 2023

Arishtams and Asavams are medicinal herbs processed by fermentation. The process of making an Arishtam or Asavam is lengthy and begins by boiling dried herbs in water to extract the medicinal qualities of the herbs. This is called an herbal decoction.

Bhasmas

Bhasma: An Ancient Ayurvedic Nanomedicine

by Kottakkal Support September 07, 2023

Ayurveda, as well as other systems of Indian medicine use metals and minerals to support healing. The use of metals for healing is also amply described in Chinese and Egyptian medicines as far back as 2500 B.C.. Bhasmas are unique to Ayurveda and the use of metal and mineral preparations have been documented since the 7th century A.D.

Churnams

Churnams: Herbal Powders

by Kottakkal Support August 31, 2023

Churnams are both single herbs and multiple herbs that are based on traditional formulas from the Ayurvedic text. The fresh plant material is dried, ground and sifted through a fine sieve to form a fine light powder. The single churnams are combined to make the traditional Ayurvedic formulas. The fine herbal powders are mixed with warm water and easily absorbed into the body.

Health Support

AVS New Generation Products: Time-Tested Classical Formulas

by Kottakkal Support August 24, 2023

AVS (Arya Vaidya Sala) has manufactured a whole range of New Generation products which are based on classical formulas that are time tested for thousands of years. These supplements are designed to support common symptoms and easy understanding of their usage. AVS's New Generation Products are designed to be convenient and easy to administer even while away from home.

Respiratory Health Udana vata Vata

Udana Vata – Vital Expression Energy

by Julie Wardwell August 17, 2023

Udana vata is the “ascending air” or the energy that is moving upwards and its located in the upper chest, throat and nasal area. Udana vata is responsible for directing energy from the lower to higher consciousness and is where all expressions originate. It governs our ability to express thoughts, feelings and emotions.

Learn how to improve the function of vyana vata

Heart Health Vata Vyana Vata

Vyana Vata – Vital Circulatory Energy

by Julie Wardwell August 03, 2023

Vyana vata is one among the five types of vata dosha that circulates throughout the body. It’s responsible for circulating and distributing blood, air, nutrients, nerve signals, and hormones that directs all functions. The word Vyana in Sanskrit means “outward moving”, which indicates vyana vata moves from the center of the body to the peripheral, this includes all brain activity.

Digestive Health Samana Vata Vata

Samana Vata – Vital Digestive Energy

by Julie Wardwell July 27, 2023

Samana vata governs our agni or digestive strength and assimilation of nutrients for cellular metabolism. Samana vata is located in the lower stomach and small intestine and plays a major role in igniting our agni. From the moment we take in food it is responsible for secreting the digestive enzymes that break down food and separate the nutrients from the waste materials. Foods that are light and easy to digest along with herbs like ginger, black pepper, cumin, ajwain and hingvastak help the power of Samana Vata.

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