Kushmand Khanda/Avaleha - Calming, Cooling, Nourishing Respiratory & Pitta-Pacifying Avaleha

Kushmand Khanda is a classical Ayurvedic Avaleha prepared with Safed Kohda (Ash Gourd / Kushmanda) as the chief ingredient, blended with Ghee, Honey, Sugar, and a synergy of warming Deepana-Pachana spices like Pippali, Sunthi, Marich, Dalchini, Elaichi, Tejpatra, Dhaniya, and Safed Jeerak. This formulation is traditionally used in conditions arising from excess Pitta, respiratory irritation, dry cough, heat-induced vomiting, excessive thirst, low weight/strength, and fevers. Designed as a nourishing, cooling, and restorative tonic, Kushmand Khanda is known to soothe internal heat, strengthen the lungs, support digestion, and promote healthy tissue formation.

Reference

आयुर्वेदसारसंग्रह - अवलेहपाक प्रकरण   

Key Benefits

• Pitta-Pacifying & Cooling – Helps reduce internal heat, burning sensations, excess thirst
• Respiratory Support – Beneficial in dry cough, irritating cough, asthmatic tendencies, and breathlessness
• Nutritive & Strengthening – Supports recovery in emaciation (Kshaya), weakness, low stamina
• Gastro-Protection – Helpful in heat-induced vomiting (Chhardi), acidity, and gastric sensitivity
• Soothing in Fever – Supports during low-grade or chronic fevers
• Mild Immunomodulatory – Nourishes ojas, supports respiratory immunity

Key Ingredients

Safed Kohde (Pethe), Ghee, Sugar, Pippali, Sunthi, Safed Jeerak, Dalchini, Elaichi, Tejpatra, Marich, Dhaniya & Honey (Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer).

How to Use

• Adults: 1–2 teaspoons (5–10 g) twice daily
• Children: ½–1 teaspoon (2–5 g) once or twice daily (as advised by practitioner)
• Best Anupana (Co-administration):
  • With warm water for cough
  • With milk for strength & nourishment
  • With plain water in Pitta disorders

Safety & Precautions

• Contains Sugar, Ghee, and Honey – use cautiously in diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and obesity
• Avoid in active infections with high fever unless prescribed
• Avoid in diarrhoea or Ama conditions
• Not suitable for individuals with honey allergy
• Keep away from children
• Store in a cool and dry place

Practitioner’s Guide (Clinical Use)

Dosha-Based Indications

• Pitta Disorders: Raktapitta, burning sensation, excessive thirst (Trishna), heat-induced vomiting (Pittaja Chhardi) & low-grade Pitta-dominant fevers
• Vata Disorders: Dry cough / unproductive cough, post-illness debility, weight loss / kshaya & breathlessness 
• Kapha Disorders: Useful in Kapha with heating spices (but avoid in high Ama) & beneficial in chronic cough with Kapha-Vata imbalance

Recommended Combinations

Patient Profile

Practitioner Tips

• Excellent for Pitta-Vata imbalance where both cooling and nourishment are needed.
• For maximum effect, give post-meal to support tissue building.
• In Raktapitta cases, monitor diet strictly—avoid spicy/hot foods.
• Works well as a long-term tonic (6–8 weeks) in weakness, chronic cough, or underweight individuals.

Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic)

Ask a sample before a bulk purchase, to quickly judge by checking the general parameters of quality which may differ from the reference:

• Colour: Off-white to light brown (may vary by manufacturer)
• Consistency: Smooth, semi-solid Avaleha texture; ghee sheen visible
• Aroma: Mildly sweet, with notes of ash gourd, ghee, cardamom, cinnamon
• Taste: Sweet, cooling, slightly spicy undertone
• Touch: Soft, lubricating consistency
• Appearance: No crystallization or fermentation smell; uniform texture preferred

Note : 
Price variation happens due to preparation reference, the quality of ingredients, processing techniques, quality management, manufacturing reputation & standards followed.

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.