Kushmanda Rasayana (Lehyam) Benefits and Uses


Kushmanda Rasayana or lehya is an Ayurvedic jam preparation. It is also known as Kushmanda avalaeha, Kushmanda lehyam, Kushmandavaleha, Kooshmandavaleha, Kusmandarasayanam, kushmandaka rasayana etc. Kushmanda means ash gourd or doodhi kaddu (Latin name), which is the main ingredient of this preparation.

Benefits of Kushmanda Rasayana

According to the texts of Ayurveda, the following are the benefits of Kushmanda Rasayana.

  1. Nourishes and strengthens the body.
  2. Boosts immunity of the respiratory system. Helps improve digestion without irritating the stomach and balances stomach acids, maintaining and repairing the stomach lining. Improves appetite. 
  3. Recommended in cold, cough, and bronchitis
  4. Used in Brimhana therapy or ayurvedic weight gain therapy. Improve overall health, strength, and body weight. Nourishes the body. 
  5. Acts as Rasayana and Rejuvenates the body-helps to rejuvenate and strengthen your body, strengthen your digestive system, and helps fight weakness.

5 Best Kushmanda Rasayana Available Online.

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#1 Khandige Organic Kusmandaka Rasayana -250G | USDA Certified | 

THIS PRODUCT IS manufactured by Khandige Organic Health Products. Its Ingredients are Ghee, Jaggery, Pippali, Sunthi, Jiraka (cumin seeds ), Tvak, Ela, Patra, Black Pepper, Coriander, Honey.

This is an organic product that adheres to standards of manufacturing. 90% of buyers are very happy with effectiveness, taste, and packing.

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#2 Sri Sri Tattva Khusamanda Rasayana, 250g

This item is Manufactured by Sriveda Sattva Pvt Ltd. The key ingredients are pippali, twak, kushmandakaThey recommend this in cough, dyspnoea/asthma, chest wound / injured chest/ disease of lungs, and phthisis. The recommended dosage is 6 to 12 gm or as prescribed by the physician. 

This too has very good reviews. It is praised as lung health booster by customers. The price is pocket friendly.

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#3 AVS KOTTAKKAL Kushmanda Rasayana, 200gm, Pack of 2

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#4 Vaidyaratnam Koosmanda rasayanam

This is manufactured by Vaidyaratnam.

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#5 Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal Kusmanda Rasayanam-200gm

This is manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal.

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Common Ingredients of Kushmanda Rasayana or Lehyam.

  1. Kushmanda – ash gourd – Benincasa hispida – Fruit
  2. Ghee
  3. Jaggery
  4. Pippali or long pepper
  5. Ginger – Zingiber officinale – Rhizome
  6. White caraway – Cuminum cyminum – Fruit
  7. Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum – Stem bark
  8. Patra – Cinnamomum tamala – Leaves
  9. Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum – Seeds
  10. Black pepper – Piper nigrum – Fruit
  11. Coriander – Coriandrum sativum – Seeds
  12. Honey

How do they prepare Kushmanda Rasayana?

Ash gourd is pealed and deseeded. Then it is cut into small pieces. These pieces are boiled in a small quantity of water. Boiled ash gourd is squeezed to get juice. The squeezed pulp is fried in ghee. The juice and jaggery are added to the fried pulp. It is further heated till it attains semisolid consistency. Then fine powder of other spice ingredients is added and mixed well to form homogeneous mixture. After cooling down, honey is added and mixed well. This preparation is usually made in a copper vessel.

How to Use Kushmanda Rasayana or Lehyam?

This has to be taken along with water or milk. It can be administered before or after food. But it has to be consumed after consulting a qualified ayurvedic physician.

Word of Caution

Even though there are no known side effects with this medicine, it is always advised to consult a qualified physician before consuming this. Diabetics should never consume this without their doctor’s advice.

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Author: Dr.Savitha Suri , Consultant Ayurvedic Physician

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