{"title":"Herbal Supplements","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ashwagandha-powder","title":"Pure Ashwagandha Root Powder 100g, Stress \u0026 Strength","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is the most used herb in Ayurveda and the most adulterated one on the market. Most of what sells cheaply is stalk and leaf ground together with root, because the root alone is expensive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is root only, \u003cem\u003eWithania somnifera\u003c\/em\u003e, ground and sifted. Nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Ashwagandha Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAshwagandha is classified in Ayurveda as a \u003cem\u003erasayana\u003c\/em\u003e — a restorative taken over time rather than a remedy taken for a symptom. The name translates roughly as \"smell of a horse\", partly for the odour of the fresh root and partly for the strength it was said to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an adaptogen, which means it is traditionally used to help the body cope with stress rather than to act on any one system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStress and a busy mind\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common reason people take it. It is traditionally used to support the body's response to stress and to settle a mind that will not switch off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSleep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name \u003cem\u003esomnifera\u003c\/em\u003e means sleep-inducing. Taken at night with warm milk, it is the classic Ayurvedic preparation for restless sleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and stamina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally given to build body weight and physical strength, which is why it appears in so many preparations for people recovering their energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDaily vitality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed over months rather than days. Ashwagandha is not something you feel in an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm milk — the traditional method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm a cup of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in \u003cstrong\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e of ashwagandha powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd honey or jaggery if you want it sweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrink at night, around an hour before bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon in warm water, morning or night. Simpler, and suitable if you avoid dairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith ghee and honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA traditional combination for building strength. Mix ½ teaspoon of powder with a little ghee and honey and take it in the morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIn a smoothie or with food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe taste is bitter and earthy. Banana, dates, cocoa and cinnamon all cover it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 teaspoon (about 3g) a day, or split into two halves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight for sleep and calm, morning for energy and strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGive it 6-8 weeks. It works gradually\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the lower dose for the first week. Increase only if it suits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to Expect, and When\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1-2:\u003c\/strong\u003e most people notice sleep first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3-4:\u003c\/strong\u003e a steadier response to everyday stress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 6-8:\u003c\/strong\u003e energy and stamina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have taken it for a week and felt nothing, that is normal. This is not a herb that works in a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePowder or Whole Root?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell both. The powder is ready to use and easier to dose. The whole root keeps its potency far longer and lets you see exactly what you are buying — you can grind it fresh or simmer it into a decoction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to it, start with the powder. If you use it daily and want the best value over a year, buy the root.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Ashwagandha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale to medium brown.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very dark powder usually means stalk and leaf ground in, or old stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong horsey, earthy smell.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weak smell means weak powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinely sifted\u003c\/strong\u003e, not fibrous. Visible fibre is stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot only\u003c\/strong\u003e on the label, not \"whole plant\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e with a manufacturing date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Not Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on thyroid, blood pressure, blood sugar or sedative medication — speak to your doctor first, as ashwagandha may interact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with an autoimmune condition, without medical advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore surgery — stop two weeks ahead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorning or night?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNight if you want it for sleep and calm. Morning if you want it for energy. Many people split the dose and take half at each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. It is meant for daily use over months. Some people take a week off every three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does it taste so bad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause it is pure root. Sweetened, flavoured versions taste better because there is less ashwagandha in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make me sleepy during the day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot usually. If it does, move your dose to the evening and reduce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it help with weight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditionally it was given to help build body weight and muscle, not to reduce it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it with other powders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Ashwagandha with shatavari is a common daily combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217884369193,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/ashwagangha1.jpg?v=1790101693"},{"product_id":"ashwagandha-whole-root-sabut","title":"Ashwagandha Whole Root (Sabut)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe reason to buy ashwagandha as whole root rather than powder is simple: you can see what you are getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePowder hides everything. Stalk, leaf, fillers and old stock all look much the same once ground. Whole root cannot be faked in the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Whole Root\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou can inspect it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoot is root. There is no way to pass off stalk and leaf as whole dried root, which is the most common adulteration in powdered ashwagandha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt keeps much longer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrinding exposes a large surface area to air, and volatile compounds start degrading from that moment. Whole root keeps its potency for two years or more in a sealed jar. Powder is noticeably weaker after six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt works out cheaper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use ashwagandha daily, buying root and grinding it as needed costs less per gram than repeatedly buying small packs of powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYou can make a decoction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKadha, or decoction, is the older Ayurvedic preparation and cannot be made properly from powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrinding it fresh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak the root into small pieces by hand or with a pestle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind in a dry mixer jar in short bursts so it does not heat up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSift through a fine tea strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind a week or two at a time, not the whole packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaking a decoction (kadha)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake \u003cstrong\u003e5-10g\u003c\/strong\u003e of root, crushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd to \u003cstrong\u003e2 cups of water\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer on a low flame until it reduces to about \u003cstrong\u003ehalf a cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and drink warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis takes 20-30 minutes and gives a stronger preparation than powder in milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAshwagandha milk from root\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimmer 5g of crushed root in a cup of milk for 10 minutes, strain, sweeten and drink at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAs a decoction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-10g of root a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGround into powder\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNight for calm and sleep, morning for energy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-8 weeks before judging it\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Good Root Looks Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale beige to light brown\u003c\/strong\u003e, not dark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm and snaps cleanly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bendy root has taken up moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong horsey smell\u003c\/strong\u003e when broken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot pieces, not stalk.\u003c\/strong\u003e Root is thicker and pale right through; stalk is thin and hollow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry, with no musty smell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn airtight glass jar in a dark cupboard. Keep it away from the stove and out of the fridge — humidity is what spoils it. Stored properly it holds for two years or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the root stronger than the powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh ground from root, yes, because nothing has degraded. Root that has sat in your cupboard for a year and been ground yesterday will beat powder bought a year ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I chew it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can, but it is woody and very bitter. Decoction or grinding is easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much powder does 100g of root give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClose to 100g. You lose a little as fibre when sifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special grinder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. A normal dry mixer jar handles it. Break the root down first so you are not straining the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse the root after making a decoction?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnce. The second extraction is much weaker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217885188393,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/41_6537f199-0490-48db-8bf5-3cadb2b848ac.jpg?v=1790101955"},{"product_id":"shatavari-powder","title":"Pure Shatavari Root Powder 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf ashwagandha is the herb Ayurveda gives to men, shatavari is the one it gives to women. The name means \"she who has a hundred husbands\" — a blunt reference to what it was traditionally believed to support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure root powder of \u003cem\u003eAsparagus racemosus\u003c\/em\u003e, sifted fine, with nothing added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Shatavari Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShatavari is a climbing plant in the asparagus family. The medicinal part is the tuberous root, which is dug up, cleaned, dried and ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike ashwagandha it is a \u003cem\u003erasayana\u003c\/em\u003e, a restorative taken over time. Where ashwagandha is warming and stimulating, shatavari is cooling and nourishing. That difference is why the two are often taken together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe women's tonic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShatavari's main traditional use is as a general tonic for women across every stage of life — a herb taken steadily rather than for a specific complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling for the system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassified as cooling in Ayurveda, which is why it is favoured in summer and for people who run hot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDigestive comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root is high in mucilage, the same slippery substance found in methi and gond katira. It is traditionally used to soothe the digestive tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStrength and nourishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed to build and maintain body tissue, in the same family of uses as ashwagandha but with a cooling rather than warming character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm milk — the traditional method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm a cup of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir in \u003cstrong\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e of shatavari powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeten with honey, jaggery or mishri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake in the morning or at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMilk is the classical carrier for shatavari and it is worth using if you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon in warm water. Plainer, and fine if you avoid dairy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith ghee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed into a spoon of warm ghee with a little honey. A traditional preparation for nourishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 teaspoon (about 3g) a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning or night, with milk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-12 weeks. Shatavari is slow and cumulative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTaking It With Ashwagandha\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most common pairing in Ayurveda and the two balance each other — ashwagandha warming and energising, shatavari cooling and nourishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe usual approach is ½ teaspoon of each in warm milk at night. Start with one herb for two weeks before adding the second, so you can tell what is doing what.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Tell Good Shatavari\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOff-white to pale cream.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey or brown powder means old stock or stalk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaintly sweet smell\u003c\/strong\u003e, not musty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery fine and slightly sticky\u003c\/strong\u003e to the touch — that is the mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not \"whole plant\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed pack with a manufacturing date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Be Careful\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone allergic to asparagus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only under qualified guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone on diuretics or blood sugar medication should speak to a doctor first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with a very sluggish digestion may find it heavy — take it with warm water rather than milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs shatavari only for women?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is best known as a women's tonic but is used for anyone who needs cooling and nourishing support, including men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I notice anything?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEight to twelve weeks. It is slower than ashwagandha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMilk or water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMilk is traditional and thought to carry it better. Water works and is lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it long term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is intended for long-term use. Many people take it for months at a stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder or whole root?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowder is easier. Whole root keeps longer and lets you check quality yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it taste bad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMuch milder than ashwagandha. Slightly sweet and starchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217888694569,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/shatavari1.jpg?v=1790102091"},{"product_id":"giloy-powder","title":"Pure Giloy Powder 100g — Guduchi Stem Powder","description":"\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy carries the Sanskrit name \u003cem\u003eAmrita\u003c\/em\u003e — the nectar of immortality. It is the herb our own brand is named after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOurs is pure stem powder of \u003cem\u003eTinospora cordifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which is the part Ayurveda actually uses. A great deal of cheap giloy is leaf, because leaf is easier to collect and weighs the same on a scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Giloy Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy is a climbing vine that grows over other trees across India. The stem is cut, dried and ground. Traditionally, giloy grown on a neem tree is considered the most potent, as the vine is said to take on some of the neem's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAyurveda classes it as a \u003cem\u003erasayana\u003c\/em\u003e and it appears in more classical formulations than almost any other single herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSeasonal resilience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy's best-known traditional use is supporting the body through seasonal change, which is why demand for it spikes every monsoon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupporting natural defences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the herb most associated in Ayurveda with the body's own defensive capacity, taken as a course rather than continuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDigestion and metabolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally used to support digestive fire, or \u003cem\u003eagni\u003c\/em\u003e, which in Ayurveda underpins most other functions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCooling the system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassified as cooling. Commonly taken through Indian summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith warm water — the usual method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e½ teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm water on an empty stomach in the morning. Giloy is bitter, so honey helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs a kadha\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 teaspoon\u003c\/strong\u003e giloy powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 cups water\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer until it reduces to \u003cstrong\u003eone cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain, add honey, drink warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTulsi, black pepper and ginger are common additions to a giloy kadha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWith honey\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e½ teaspoon mixed into a spoon of honey, taken directly. The simplest way to get past the bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting out\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ teaspoon (about 1.5g) once a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegular use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e½ to 1 teaspoon a day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMorning, empty stomach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow long\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCourses of 4-8 weeks with breaks, rather than continuously\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiloy is traditionally taken in courses, particularly at the change of seasons, rather than every day of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStem or Leaf — Why It Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Ayurveda uses the stem. Leaf is lighter, faster to collect and far cheaper, so a lot of commercial giloy powder is leaf-heavy or leaf only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStem powder is a warm grey-brown and slightly starchy. Leaf-heavy powder is distinctly green. 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The bitterness is the herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder, juice or tablet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPowder is closest to the traditional form and lets you make a kadha. Juice is usually diluted; tablets contain binders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs giloy grown on neem better?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat is the traditional view. It is not something you can verify from a finished powder, so treat any such claim with caution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix it with tulsi or ashwagandha?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, both are common combinations, particularly in a kadha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a food product, not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified doctor before starting any supplement, particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ayurveda Amrita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54217895182633,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/5832\/8617\/files\/giloy1.jpg?v=1790102703"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ayurvedaamrita.org\/hi\/collections\/herbal-supplements.oembed","provider":"Ayurveda Amrita","version":"1.0","type":"link"}