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Short, plain-language notes on the traditions behind our products. They are general background, not medical advice.

Chyawanprash in a copper bowl with amla, saffron and cardamom

What is a Rasayana?

Classical Ayurveda is divided into eight branches. One of them, Rasayana, deals with rejuvenation: preparations and habits meant to support strength and vitality over a long life rather than to treat a single complaint.

Chyawanprash is the best-known Rasayana. It is named after the sage Chyavana, and its recipe appears in the Charaka Samhita, in the first chapter of the Chikitsa Sthana. It is a dense jam of amla cooked with herbs, spices, ghee and a sweetener.

Because a Rasayana is meant for steady use, it is usually taken in a small amount every day, often in the morning and traditionally with warm milk. Follow the dose printed on the jar.

See Labhkari Chyawanprash

Brass bowl of ghee with a dropper bottle and herbs in sunlight

Nasya, step by step

Nasya means placing medicated oil or ghee in the nostrils. Classical texts such as the Ashtanga Hridaya describe a gentle daily form, called pratimarsha nasya, as part of the morning routine.

Use it on an empty stomach, not straight after a meal or a bath.
Warm the bottle slightly in your hands.
Lie back with your head tilted and place the number of drops given on the pack in each nostril.
Breathe in gently. Spit out anything that reaches your throat; don't swallow it.
Rest for a minute before getting up.

Skip Nasya when you have a fever, a heavy cold or a sinus infection. Ask an Ayurvedic practitioner first if you are pregnant or if it is for a child.

See Swadeshi Nasyam

Neem twigs, cloves, mint and a bowl of tooth powder

A simple daily routine

Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily routine, is mostly about small habits done in the same order each morning. A short version from the classical texts:

Wake early and drink some water.
Clean your teeth. Neem twigs were the traditional tool; today a toothbrush does the job.
Scrape your tongue gently, then rinse or gargle.
Nasya, if it suits you.
Oil massage (abhyanga), especially of the scalp and feet, before bathing.
Move: walking, yoga or exercise, then bathe.

Pick one habit and keep it for a few weeks before adding another.

Rose, sandalwood, saffron and a jar of face cream

Herbal is not always harmless

Natural ingredients can be strong. Use them with the same care you would give any medicine or cosmetic.

Read the full label, including the ingredient list and the dose.
Patch test anything that goes on skin or scalp: apply a little to the inner arm and wait 24 hours.
Herbs can interact with medicines. Tell your doctor what you take, and never stop a prescribed medicine on your own.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older age and long-term conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure all need a doctor's advice first.
Stop using a product if it causes irritation or discomfort, and see a doctor if symptoms continue.
Keep all products out of the reach of children.

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Learn before you use

What is a Rasayana?

Nasya, step by step

A simple daily routine

Herbal is not always harmless

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