Ashwagandhadi Lehyam:

Synonyms: .Ashwagandha Avaleha, Ashwagandha Lehyam

Ashwagandhadi lehya is a classical Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation included in Ayurvedic formulary of India. Lehya or Avaleh is one of the several groups of Ayurvedic formulations. It arises from Sanskrit root word Lih Aswadane, the form of medicine which can be tasted with help of tongue. It is a semi-solid preparation of drugs, prepared with the addition of jaggery, sugar or sugar candy and boiled with prescribed drug juice or decoction. The major ingredient of Ashwagandhadi lehya is Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) which is the most important medicinal plant mentioned in various Indian Systems of Medicine (Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani). It has been described in the Nighantus as tonic, alterative, pungent, astringent, hot and aphrodisiac and recommended for rheumatism, cough, dropsy, and senile debility. Besides Withania somnifera, the other ingredients present are Elettaria cardamonum, Myristica fragrans, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Hemidesmus indicus and Cuminum cyminum. Ashwagandhadi lehya is therapeutically used for Raktaviksra (disorder of blood), Krsatva (Cachexia), Arsa (Piles), Unamada (Psychosis) and is used as Balya Rasayana (Rejuvenating agent) and Vajikara (Aphrodisiac).

Malayalam referance: അശ്വഗന്ധാദിലേഹ്യം

അശ്വഗന്ധം തിലം മാഷം ഗുളം മാഗധി സര്‍പ്പിഷാ

അര്‍ദ്ധമാസപ്രയോഗേണ കുഞ്ജരേണസമം ബലം.

Preparation of അശ്വഗന്ധാദിലേഹ്യം:

ശര്‍ക്കര പാവുകാച്ചി അതില്‍ അമുക്കരം ,ഉഴുന്നിൻപരിപ്പ് ,തിപ്പലി ,ഇവയുടെ പൊടിയും എളള് അരച്ചതും നെയ്യും ചേര്‍ത്തു ലേഹ്യമുണ്ടാക്കി സേവിക്കുക;

Indications of അശ്വഗന്ധാദിലേഹ്യം:

ബലം വര്‍ദ്ധിക്കും

Ingredients:

Ingredients of Ashwagandhadi Lehyam

ashvagandha Family: Solanaceae	192 gm
Sariva Family: Asclepiadaceae	192 gm
jiraka Family: Umbelliferae	192 gm
Madhusnuhi , Family: Liliaceae	192 gm
draksha Family: Vitaceae	192 gm
Madhu Family:	452 gm
Guda Family: Poaceae	1356 gm
Ghrita , Family:	226 gm
ela Family: Zingiberaceae	24 gm

Preparation

For making Ashwagandhadi Lehyam, take 452 grams water and add coarse powder of Ashwagandha, Sariva, Jeera and Madhusnuhi each 192 grams.

Now, boil and then simmer the mixture until it 1/4th remains. Now, filter the decoction and add 1.356 Kg sugar in the filtered decoction. Again simmer the decoction with sugar until it becomes thick having Avaleha (Jam) like consistency.

Now, remove it from heat and add 24 grams of Green cardamom. Leave it to cool naturally for several minutes. When its temperature comes down to room temperature, then add 452 grams of honey in it and mix it well. Now, Ashwagandhadi Lehya is ready to use.

Benifits

Ashwagandhadi Lehyam mainly acts on physical strength, vigor, and stamina. Its effects appear on the muscles, joints, spine, testes, penile tissue, and mind.

Underweight & Emaciation

Ashwagandhadi Lehyam provides nourishment to the body and helps to increase the body weight. It helps to gain a balanced amount of subcutaneous fat (healthy fat) and muscle mass. It also improves the strength of bones and joints. Underweight individuals who want to gain some muscle and weight can use it on regular basis with warm milk. The 3 months course with this medicine helps to achieve a good healthy body weight.

Fatigue, Physical Weakness & Debility

Ashwagandhadi Lehyam has the ability to increase physical strength and reduce fatigue. It is a good supplement that improves adrenal health due to its main ingredient Ashwagandha. It helps to overcome chronic stress and adrenal fatigue. Thus, it reduces body aches, tiredness, and physical weakness. It provides the strength to the muscles and other structures of the musculoskeletal system. Therefore, it reduces physical weakness and debility occurring in old age people.

Pyospermia (Leukocytospermia)

Smilax China (Chopchini) present in Ashwagandhadi Lehyam is an excellent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. It acts when the underlying cause of Pyospermia is an infection or inflammation. Along with Sariva and Ashwagandha as in this combination, it provides relief from pyospermia. For best results, Ashwagandhadi Lehyam should be given in a combination of Dashmoolarishta and Triphala Churna.

Indication

General weakness
Debility due to any disease or in old age
Chronic fatigue
Feeling of excessive exhaustion even after a short physical work
Emaciation
Impotence
Oligospermia
Pyospermia (leukocytospermia)
Osteoarthritis
Backache
Fibromyalgia
Breathing difficulties due to physical weakness or debility in old age
Insomnia
Leukoderma
Blood disorders
Hemorrhoids
Syphilis

Contraindication

There are no absolute contraindications for Ashwagandhadi Lehyam.

Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety profile of Ashwagandhadi Lehyam is not well established for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Consult an ayurvedic physician before using Ashwagandhadi Lehyam during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Dosage

The general dosage of Ashwagandhadi Lehyam is as follows.

Toddler (Age: 1

Sideeffects

There are no known side effects for Ashwagandhadi Lehyam.

Adjuvants

Adjuvant: Warm Milk

Dosa karma

Ashwagandhadi Lehyam mainly acts on Vata Dosha and likely to increase Kapha Dosha. Therefore, it will increase body weight and muscle mass. Based on Dosha analysis, the main indications of Ashwagandha Lehya are aggravated Vata, weakness, emaciation, debility in old age, impotence, erectile dysfunction, etc.