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How Much, When & With What

A practical, vaidya-approved dosage guide for classical Ayurvedic herbs — timing, anupana (carrier), duration and precautions.

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First Principles

Ayurveda doses by agni, not by pill count.

Every body has a unique digestive fire. Doses below are safe adult ranges — final quantity should be tuned by your vaidya after a pulse reading.

Timing matters

Kapha herbs before food, Pitta with food, Vata after food. Bedtime for detox.

Anupana is the vehicle

Warm water, milk, honey or ghee delivers herbs to the right tissue channel.

Classical Herb

Ashwagandha

अश्वगंधा

Stress, sleep, strength & vitality

Form
Churna (powder) or 500 mg tablet
Timing
After breakfast & at bedtime
Adult dose
3–6 g powder or 1–2 tablets, twice daily
Child dose
1–2 g powder, once daily (above 6 years)
Anupana
Warm milk with a pinch of jaggery
Course
6–12 weeks for full benefit

Caution: Avoid in hyperthyroid, pregnancy without vaidya consult.

Classical Herb

Tulsi

तुलसी

Immunity, respiratory health, stress

Form
Leaves, kadha, drops or tablet
Timing
Empty stomach in the morning
Adult dose
3–5 fresh leaves or 2 ml drops, 1–2× daily
Child dose
1–2 leaves in warm water
Anupana
Warm water or a spoon of honey
Course
Daily; safe for long-term seasonal use

Caution: Reduce dose if trying to conceive.

Classical Herb

Triphala

त्रिफला

Digestion, gentle detox & eye health

Form
Churna or tablet
Timing
At bedtime, 2 hours after dinner
Adult dose
3–6 g powder, once daily
Child dose
500 mg – 1 g (above 8 years)
Anupana
Warm water
Course
1–3 months, then a 2-week pause

Caution: May be too laxative in some — start low.

Classical Herb

Brahmi

ब्राह्मी

Memory, focus & mental calm

Form
Churna, ghrita or capsule
Timing
Morning & evening, after food
Adult dose
2–4 g powder, twice daily
Child dose
1 g with honey (above 5 years)
Anupana
Warm milk or ghee
Course
3 months for cognitive benefit

Caution: Reduce dose if it causes drowsiness.

Classical Herb

Shatavari

शतावरी

Women's hormonal balance, lactation

Form
Churna, kalpa or tablet
Timing
After meals
Adult dose
3–6 g powder, twice daily
Child dose
Not routinely advised without consult
Anupana
Warm milk with cardamom
Course
8–12 weeks

Caution: Consult before use with hormone therapy.

Classical Herb

Giloy

गिलोय

Immunity, chronic fever, liver

Form
Kwath, satva or tablet
Timing
Empty stomach, morning & evening
Adult dose
20 ml kwath or 1–2 tablets, twice daily
Child dose
5–10 ml kwath (above 5 years)
Anupana
Warm water
Course
4–6 weeks; pause between courses

Caution: Avoid in auto-immune flare without vaidya guidance.

Classical Herb

Neem

नीम

Skin, blood purification, sugar support

Form
Tablet, capsule or kwath
Timing
After food
Adult dose
1–2 tablets (500 mg) twice daily
Child dose
Not advised below 10 years
Anupana
Warm water
Course
4–8 weeks

Caution: Avoid in pregnancy and while trying to conceive.

Classical Herb

Bhringraj

भृंगराज

Hair growth, scalp, liver support

Form
Oil (external) or churna (internal)
Timing
Oil at night; churna after meals
Adult dose
3 g churna twice daily; oil 2–3× weekly
Child dose
Oil massage only
Anupana
Warm water for churna
Course
8–12 weeks

Caution: Discontinue if scalp irritation appears.

Personalised guidance

Not sure which dose fits your prakriti?

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Educational reference only. Herbs interact with medications — always consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting a new course.