Apple Cider Vinegar

• Fermented acetic acid solution with trace minerals and probiotics.
• Stimulates digestion, clears mental dullness, preserves the tonic.
• Though not classical Ayurvedic, its sharpness is used modernly to mimic the “cutting” energy—awakening, purifying, clearing the way.

Ginger

• Zingiber officinale – Contains gingerol, a compound known for digestive stimulation and nausea relief.
• Warms the digestive tract, kindles agni, relieves bloating and sluggishness.
• Revered as the “Universal Medicine” in Ayurveda, said to awaken fire not only in the gut, but in the soul.

Raw Honey

• Produced by Apis mellifera – Contains natural enzymes, antioxidants, and prebiotics.
• Binds the formulation, soothes the throat, acts as a yogavahi (carrier).
• Regarded in Ayurveda as an elixir of immortality (madhu), honey was used in rituals to honor the gods and sweeten the voice of the chanter.

Cardamom

• Elettaria cardamomum – Rich in volatile oils that soothe the gut and uplift mood.
• Balances the heat of spices, supports digestion, and uplifts emotional tone.
• Believed to open the heart and throat chakras, cardamom was used to prepare the body for sacred speech and poetry.

Pippali

• Piper longum – Contains piperine, enhances bioavailability and lung tonification.
• Supports deep pranic flow, strengthens respiratory function, and improves energy distribution.
• Called “the herb of inner fire,” pippali was often used by yogis and meditators to deepen breath and enhance subtle awareness.

Blackpepper

• Piper nigrum – Contains piperine, which enhances nutrient bioavailability.
• Boosts circulation, stimulates metabolism, improves absorption of other herbs.
• In Ayurveda, black pepper is the spark—known as “Maricha,” a name linked to the sun’s radiant energy.