Lekhaniya Ghana (120 Tablets) | Ayurvedic Formula for Metabolic Balance
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Lekhaniya Ghana is a decoction-based Ayurvedic tablet drawn from Charaka's lekhaniya group, the classical scraping herbs. Lekhana means "to scrape" and ghana means a decoction reduced to a solid extract. Musta, Katuki, Chitrakamoola and Triphala work together to support Agni, help the body clear Ama from its channels, and maintain healthy metabolic balance and Kapha equilibrium.
| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Main Ingredient | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13178 | Metabolic Support | 120 Tablets | Mustaka (Nagarmotha) | Traditional Ayurvedic Formula | PRANA AYURVEDA |
Lekhaniya Ghana is a concentrated Ayurvedic tablet built on the lekhaniya group of herbs described by Charaka, the classical set of scraping botanicals used to reduce excess meda (fat) and Kapha. Lekhana means "to scrape", and ghana refers to a decoction reduced to a solid extract, so each tablet is a full herbal decoction pressed into convenient form. Musta, Katuki, Chitrakamoola and the three fruits of Triphala lead the blend, supporting healthy metabolic balance and the body's own capacity to clear what it no longer needs.
Ayurvedic Significance
The lekhaniya class works through lekhana karma, a scraping action directed at accumulated meda dhatu and the sticky Ama that clogs the channels. When Agni is dull, nutrition is only partly processed and the residue settles in the medovaha and rasavaha srotas, weighing the system down. The bitter and pungent herbs here carry Deepana and Pachana qualities that rekindle digestive fire and help metabolise that residue, while Triphala keeps elimination steady so what is loosened has a route out. Guduchi and Amalaki temper the sharpness with Rasayana support, allowing the formulation to reduce without stripping Ojas.
Key Benefits
- Metabolic balance: The classical lekhaniya herbs support the body's handling of meda dhatu and help maintain a healthy metabolic rate alongside sensible diet and activity.
- Kindles digestive fire: Chitrakamoola, Katuki and Haridra bring Deepana and Pachana action, supporting strong Agni and comfortable digestion of meals.
- Clears Ama from the channels: Bitter, scraping botanicals help the body process metabolic residue so the srotas stay open and free-flowing.
- Steady elimination: Haritaki, Bibhitaki and Amalaki together form Triphala, long relied upon for regular, complete elimination.
- Rejuvenative counterbalance: Guduchi, Amalaki and Gokshura add Rasayana and cooling support, keeping the blend from becoming overly drying.
Ingredients
Each uncoated, binder-free tablet contains the classical Lekhaniya blend:
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musta | Cyperus rotundus | Rhizome | Sheeta (cooling) |
| Kushtha | Saussurea lappa | Root | Ushna (heating) |
| Haridra | Curcuma longa | Rhizome | Ushna (heating) |
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruit rind | Ushna (heating) |
| Bibhitaki | Terminalia bellirica | Fruit rind | Ushna (heating) |
| Amalaki | Emblica officinalis | Fruit | Sheeta (cooling) |
| Chitrakamoola | Plumbago zeylanica | Root | Ushna (heating) |
| Katuki | Picrorhiza kurroa | Rhizome | Sheeta (cooling) |
| Karanja | Pongamia pinnata | Seed | Ushna (heating) |
| Gokshura | Tribulus terrestris | Whole plant | Sheeta (cooling) |
| Guduchi | Tinospora cordifolia | Stem | Ushna (heating) |
Formulated according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda.
All Prana Ayurveda herbs are sourced from select wild regions of India, where they naturally develop higher concentrations of active constituents.
Suggested Use
Take 2 tablets twice or thrice daily with warm water before meals. Warm water is the preferred Anupana here, since it carries the bitter and pungent herbs inward and supports their Deepana action. Taking the tablets before food allows Agni to be kindled ahead of the meal. Triphala at night or Guduchi through the day are common companions in a wider Kapha-reducing regimen. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for guidance suited to your constitution.
Safety & Certifications
- Pure, uncoated and binder-free: Uncoated tablets pressed without binders, fillers or synthetic excipients.
- Vegan and non-GMO: Entirely plant-derived, with no animal ingredients and no genetically modified material.
- Sustainably sourced: Herbs are wildcrafted at peak maturity using traditional methods that respect the growing regions.
- Clean formulation: No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and free from synthetic stabilisers.
- Quality assured: Manufactured in WHO GMP-certified facilities, every Prana Ayurveda formulation honors classical Ayurvedic wisdom while meeting modern quality and safety standards.
- Use with guidance: Not recommended during pregnancy or nursing without practitioner guidance. A lekhana formulation is reducing by design and may not suit those who are already depleted.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Additional Information
You may find this formulation written as Lekhaniya Ghana, Lekhaneeya Ghana, Lekhaniya Ghanavati or Lekhaniya Ghan Vati. These are the same preparation rendered differently from Sanskrit, since transliteration conventions vary between regions and publishers. Ghana and Ghanavati both point to the same thing: a decoction boiled down to a solid extract and then tabletted. Because the tablet is decoction-based rather than simple powder, the daily quantity needed is smaller than with an equivalent churna.
