How to Prepare Ayurvedic Herbal Decoctions
Ayurvedic herbs can be consumed in various forms — powders (churna), decoctions (kwath), medicated oils (taila), and tablets (vati). Each preparation method extracts different properties from the herbs.
A simple decoction involves boiling 1 teaspoon of herb powder in 2 cups of water until reduced to half. Strain and drink warm. This method is ideal for hard roots and barks, while delicate leaves are better infused as tea.