Some classical Ayurvedic preparations have a long history in the traditions of South India. Varanadi Kashayam is one of them, and its tablet form offers a convenient way to keep a time-honoured formulation within a modern daily routine.
What are Varanadi Kashayam Tablets?
A Kashayam is a classical herbal decoction. Varanadi Kashayam Tablets present this traditional preparation in a convenient tablet, so that the character of the original blend can be carried into everyday use without the work of preparing a decoction. The formulation brings together a considered group of classical botanicals, including Varuna (Crataeva religiosa), Saireyaka (Strobilanthes ciliatus), Bilwa (Aegle marmelos), Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) and Dahana (Plumbago zeylanica), among others, chosen for the way they work together in the classical tradition.
The classical perspective
Ayurveda describes its formulations in the language of qualities and classical concepts rather than modern outcomes. Varanadi is spoken of in the texts in relation to warming, mobile qualities and to the meda and rasa dhatus, tissue concepts of the classical system. Classical writing also associates it with the free movement of Vata, the principle of movement within the tradition. These are traditional descriptions, offered to explain how the classical texts frame the blend.
How it is traditionally taken
By classical custom, the tablets are taken with lukewarm water, often about an hour before meals in the morning and evening. Traditional practice tends to pair such preparations with a settled way of living, including regular movement, yoga and mindful eating.
General intake guidance
Adults commonly take two tablets twice daily, and for children one tablet twice daily is usual, according to the label or the advice of an Ayurvedic practitioner. These are food supplements. They are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet, and the recommended daily intake should not be exceeded. Anyone with particular considerations is encouraged to seek personal guidance.
Where the tablets come from
Sitaram Ayurveda Europe offers Varanadi Kashayam Tablets made in keeping with classical Ayurveda. Produced in Kerala since 1921, within recognised quality standards including GMP, ISO and FSSAI, the tablets aim to keep the character and craft of the traditional decoction intact.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kashayam? A Kashayam is a classical herbal decoction. The tablet form simply makes this traditional preparation convenient for daily use.
How are the tablets usually taken? Typically with lukewarm water, according to the label or a practitioner's guidance. They are a food supplement, not a replacement for a balanced diet.
