Ayurvedic Decoction Recipe

This text describes the preparation of a decoction made from four Ayurvedic herbs: Ativisha, Guduchi, Mustaka, and Shunthi.

Here are the steps on how to prepare the decoction:

1. Dry and clean all four ingredients.
2. Make a coarse powder of each ingredient.
3. Take the coarse powder of all the four drugs in equal quantity and mix properly.
4. Store the mixture in an air-tight container for use within one year, after which its potency is reduced.
5. Boil 10 grams of the mixture in 160 milliliters of water till one-fourth water remains.
6. Filter the liquid.
7. Add 1-2 grams of fine powder of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum Linn.) in the decoction just before taking, to make it more effective.

Here are the benefits of this decoction:

• It is a traditional Ayurvedic remedy for a variety of health conditions, including fever, cough, cold, and indigestion.
• It is a good source of antioxidants and other nutrients.
• It is safe for most people to take.