100 Years Jay · Digestion
Ayurveda for Digestion
Nine formulas for digestion, in three forms: powders, tablets and tonics. What each one is, how to take it, and what is in it.
By Vaidya Jay · November 2026
Vaidya Jay on Green Detox, the first of the nine.
A Gentle Note
Every body is different, so check in with your practitioner before starting something new. This is shared for education and inspiration.
Quick Answer
Which Ayurvedic formulas support healthy digestion?
Ayurveda looks at digestion in three steps: you digest your food, you absorb what you need, and you let go of the rest. Athreya makes nine formulas for those steps, in three forms. The powders (Green Detox, Triphala and Avipattikar) are stirred into water. The tablets (Healthy Digestion, Healthy Metabolism and Healthy Colon) are taken with water. The tonics (Dasamoolarishtam, Jeerakarishtam and Lohasavam) are slowly fermented herbal liquids, taken after food. According to Vaidya Jay, a healthy meal needs all three steps.
“a healthy meal is only possible when you digest it, assimilate it and eliminate it” Vaidya Jay
Key Takeaways
- 🌿 Nine Ayurvedic formulas for digestion, in three forms: powders, tablets and tonics.
- 🌿 Triphala means three fruits: Amla, Haritaki and Vibhitaki.
- 🌿 Green Detox is shaken into water, once a day.
- 🌿 Healthy Colon starts from the same three Triphala fruits, with four more herbs.
- 🌿 The tonics are taken after food: 1 to 2 teaspoons with an equal amount of water, twice a day.
- 🌿 Ask your practitioner before you combine them, or if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication.
The Powders
Stirred into water. A green blend, three fruits, and a cooling spice blend.
1 of 9 · Green Detox
What is Athreya Green Detox Powder?
What it isA green blend of leaves, seeds and roots that you shake into water once a day, to support the body's natural cleansing and digestive balance.
How to take itTake 1 to 2 tablespoons in 1 1/2 to 2 cups of water, blend or shake well, once a day. You can also make it a smoothie.
What is in itPlantain leaf, kelp, papaya leaf, dandelion greens, senna leaf, moringa seed, turmeric root and Indian bay leaf, with monk fruit.
★★★★★ “Definitely helps to get things moving in the digestive tract” Anonymous, verified buyer
Athreya Green Detox Powder4 oz / 113.4 gms · 16 Oz / 453.6 gms · See all sizesBuy Now
“Detox greens is the right way to start your day.” Vaidya Jay
“Detox green is something that we can consume on a daily basis and it can be just combined with water and then you shake it up and you drink it. As simple as that.” Vaidya Jay
2 of 9 · Triphala
What is Triphala Powder?
What it isTriphala means three fruits. It is one of the most widely used blends in Ayurveda, traditionally used to support regular bowel movements and the natural rhythm of the gut.
How to take itTake 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon in warm water, once or twice a day. Prefer a tablet? Triphala also comes as tablets.
What is in itThree fruits: Amla (Amalaki), Haritaki and Vibhitaki.
★★★★★ “taking Triphala as a tablet is a breeze!” Julie Kawasaki, verified buyer
Triphala Powder4 oz / 113.4 gms · 16 Oz / 453.6 gms · See all sizesBuy NowPrefer tablets? Triphala Tablets
“This is the elixir of gut health in Ayurveda.” Vaidya Jay
“Irrespective of your body type, you can take Triphala on a daily basis.” Vaidya Jay
3 of 9 · Avipattikar
What is Avipattikar Powder?
What it isA classical cooling blend, traditionally used to support digestive comfort, especially when there is too much heat, and the natural elimination of waste.
How to take itTake 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons in warm water, once or twice a day. Do not take more than that.
What is in itIndian jalap root, long pepper, black pepper, ginger, nut grass, vidanga, cardamom, cinnamon, amla, natural sugar and clove.
★★★★★ “picks up the stomach very quickly” shamish gupta
Avipattikar Powder4 oz / 113.4 gms · 16 Oz / 453.6 gms · See all sizesBuy Now
The Tablets
Swallowed with water. One for digestion, one for metabolism, one for the colon.
4 of 9 · Healthy Digestion
What is Healthy Digestion Tablets?
What it isA pre-digestive blend: one bitter herb with three aromatic spices, to support digestive balance and metabolic function.
How to take itTake 1 or 2 tablets, once or twice a day, with water.
What is in itBhunimba (Andrographis), cardamom, fennel, coriander, licorice root and nut grass.
★★★★★ “helps with bloating & indigestion when combined w/improved diet” Sarah
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5 of 9 · Healthy Metabolism
What is Healthy Metabolism Tablets?
What it isThree herbs to support metabolic balance, digestive function and steady energy.
How to take itTake 1 or 2 tablets, twice a day, with warm water.
What is in itChitrak root (Ceylon leadwort), Vidanga and Musta (nut grass).
★★★★★ “no bloating or gas” maria, verified buyer
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“The great sages of Ayurveda, with their wisdom, selected these three wonderful herbs, Musta, Chitraka and Vidanga.” Vaidya Jay
“Chitraka ignites our metabolic processes and Musta helps to calm down the gut for absorption” Vaidya Jay
6 of 9 · Healthy Colon
What is Healthy Colon Tablets?
What it isThe three Triphala fruits with four more herbs, to support healthy bowel regularity and digestive comfort.
How to take itTake 1 or 2 tablets, once or twice a day, with water. It contains senna leaf, so ask your practitioner how long to take it.
What is in itHaritaki, Amla, Vibhitaki, Chitrak root, aloe vera leaf, ajwain (carom seed) and senna leaf.
★★★★★ “quite gentle” Coral
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“we all want healthy colon, don't we? [Aragvadha], which is a colon sweeper, is in [Athreya's] Healthy Colon formula” Vaidya Jay
The Tonics
Arishtams and asavams: herbs slowly fermented into a liquid, taken after food with an equal amount of water.
7 of 9 · Dasamoolarishtam
What is Dasamoolarishtam?
What it isThe ten roots tonic. Dashamoola, a combination of ten roots, slowly fermented with jaggery and honey, traditionally taken for strength and overall vitality.
How to take itTake 1 to 2 teaspoons with an equal amount of water, twice a day, after food.
What is in itDashamoola (ten roots) and other classical herbs, fermented with jaggery and honey.
Dasamoolarishtam15.2 fl. oz. / 450ml · See the productBuy Now
8 of 9 · Jeerakarishtam
What is Jeerakarishtam?
What it isThe cumin tonic. Cumin and warm spices, slowly fermented, traditionally used to support gut comfort, proper digestion and the use of nutrients.
How to take itTake 1 to 2 teaspoons with an equal amount of water, twice a day, after food.
What is in itCumin, ginger, nutmeg, nut grass, cardamom, cinnamon, Indian bay leaf, nagakesara, ajwain, star anise and clove, fermented with jaggery.
Jeerakarishtam15.2 fl. oz. / 450ml · See the productBuy Now
Cumin is the heart of this tonic. Here is Vaidya Jay on cumin itself:
“In Ayurveda, we say cumin is great for supporting all aspects of digestion.” Vaidya Jay
9 of 9 · Lohasavam
What is Lohasavam?
What it isThe iron tonic. Purified iron (Loha) with the three Triphala fruits and three warming spices, slowly fermented, traditionally used to support energy, vitality and the absorption of nutrients.
How to take itTake 1 to 2 teaspoons with an equal amount of water, twice a day, after food. It contains iron, so check with your practitioner first.
What is in itPurified iron, ginger, black pepper, long pepper, Haritaki, Amla, Vibhitaki, ajwain, nut grass and Chitrak root, fermented with jaggery and honey.
Lohasavam15.2 fl. oz. / 450ml · See the productBuy Now
Vaidya Jay's Notes
Questions my community asks.
Which formula should I start with for digestion?
Start simple. Triphala is the classic: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of the powder in warm water, once or twice a day. If you want a morning ritual, Green Detox is 1 to 2 tablespoons shaken into water, once a day.
What is the difference between Triphala Powder and Triphala Tablets?
They are the same three fruits: Amla, Haritaki and Vibhitaki. The powder goes in warm water. The tablets are taken with water and are easy to carry with you.
What is an arishtam?
An arishtam is an Ayurvedic tonic made by slowly fermenting herbs into a liquid, using classical methods. Dasamoolarishtam and Jeerakarishtam are arishtams. Lohasavam is made the same traditional way.
How do I take the tonics?
Take 1 to 2 teaspoons with an equal amount of water, twice a day, after food, or as your practitioner recommends.
What is in Healthy Colon?
The three Triphala fruits (Haritaki, Amla and Vibhitaki), Chitrak root, aloe vera leaf, ajwain and senna leaf. Because it contains senna, ask your practitioner how long to take it.
Are these vegan?
The powders and the tablets are plant based, vegan and gluten free. Dasamoolarishtam and Lohasavam are made with honey.
Can I take more than one?
Each one has its own job and its own form. Your practitioner can help you choose and combine them.
Can I take these if I am pregnant, nursing or taking medication?
Please ask your practitioner first. The same goes for children. Lohasavam contains iron, so check with your practitioner before taking it.
Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician, qualified healthcare practitioner, or licensed healthcare provider regarding your health, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medications. Individual results may vary.
