The Desi Alchemist Herb Library

Aushadhi Kosh

औषधि कोश

जगत्येवमनौषधं न किञ्चिद्विद्यते द्रव्यम्
There is nothing in this world that cannot be a medicine. Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana 26.12

Explore the herbs

How Ayurveda reads a herb

Every herb on these pages is described the way the classical texts describe it, through four qualities. Learn them once and every herb begins to speak.

रस

Rasa

Taste

The six tastes, from sweet to astringent, and the first clue to what a herb does.

गुण

Guna

Quality

Heavy or light, oily or dry. The texture a herb carries into the body.

वीर्य

Virya

Potency

Warming or cooling. The energy a herb is traditionally said to hold.

विपाक

Vipaka

After digestion

The taste a herb is said to leave once it has been fully digested.

The Herbs in Our Formulations

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Every body is different. Speak with our Vaidya and find what suits your prakriti.

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For information only, based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Please consult your Vaidya before internal use.

Why Desi Alchemist

AYUSH Certified & GMP Manufactured

Every formulation is created in our AYUSH-certified and GMP-compliant facility, ensuring safety, authenticity, and consistent quality that you can rely on.

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We follow classical Ayurvedic scriptures along with Rasashastra principles to craft formulations that are rooted in tradition and refined with scientific discipline.

Swarna & Rajat Infusions

Our products are enriched with Swarna (Gold) and Rajat (Silver), prepared according to classical guidelines to maintain potency, purity, and safety.

Small-Batch Manufacturing. Fresh Herbs. Real Potency.

We do not mass-produce. Each batch is manufactured in limited quantities using freshly sourced herbs and authentic Rasayana processes.

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