Mahathikthakam Kashayam Tablet (100 Tablets) | Skin Health Support
- 3 or more : $16.14
- 6 or more : $15.29
- 12 or more : $14.44
- 20 or more : $13.59
| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11647 | Skin Health | 100 Tablets | Traditional Ayurvedic Formula | Nagarjuna |
Mahathikthakam Kashayam Tablet is the tablet form of one of Ayurveda’s best-known bitter decoctions. The Sanskrit name breaks down plainly: maha means great, tikthaka means bitter, and kashayam is a water decoction — the great bitter decoction. Bitterness is the defining quality here, drawn from a long list of cooling herbs traditionally associated with clear, healthy skin and natural cleansing. Compressing the concentrated decoction into tablets keeps the classical recipe intact while removing the need to measure and drink the famously astringent liquid.
Ayurvedic Significance
Ayurveda groups tastes by their effect on the doshas, and tikta rasa — the bitter taste — is the one most closely associated with cooling excess pitta and with rakta prasadana, the settling and clarifying of the blood tissue. Mahathikthakam draws on that principle at scale, gathering more than two dozen bitter and cooling botanicals into a single decoction. The formula follows Mahatiktaka Ghrita, described in the classical texts, and is traditionally chosen when the skin is to be supported from within rather than at the surface.
Traditional Uses & Benefits
- Traditionally used to support clear, healthy-looking skin from within.
- Valued for its cooling quality where the system runs warm or feels flushed.
- Supports the body’s natural cleansing pathways.
- Helps maintain a comfortable, settled feeling in the skin.
- Bitter herbs are classically associated with a healthy appetite and steady digestion.
Key Ingredients
- Nimba (Azadirachta indica): neem, the classical bitter used to support clear, healthy skin.
- Katuka (Picrorhiza kurroa): an intensely bitter root traditionally used to support the liver and natural cleansing.
- Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): known as amruta, valued as a rasayana that supports natural resilience.
- Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus): a sweet, cooling root long associated with a clear complexion.
- Triphala (Haritaki, Vibhitaki, Amalaki): the classical three-fruit trio supporting gentle daily cleansing.
- Haridra (Curcuma longa): turmeric, valued for its cooling support of comfortable, healthy skin.
Formulated according to the traditional principles of Ayurveda.
Suggested Use
Kashayam tablets are traditionally taken before food with a little warm water, mirroring the way the liquid decoction itself is used. The bitter taste is part of the formula’s classical character, so the tablets are usually taken plain rather than with sweetened drinks. The number of tablets and the length of the course should be determined by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, who will judge both against your constitution and digestive strength.
Safety & Certifications
Manufactured in a GMP-certified Ayurvedic facility under the standards laid down by India’s AYUSH ministry, with each batch checked for the identity and purity of its raw herbs. This is a herbal food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Not suitable for anyone with a known sensitivity to any listed ingredient. Keep out of reach of children.
Additional Information
This formulation also appears as Mahatiktaka, Mahatiktakam, Maha Tiktaka and Mahathiktakam Kashayam, and the decoction suffix is written variously as Kashayam, Kashaya, Kwatha or Kadha. These are simply different transliterations of the same Sanskrit name into English, all referring to one traditional formulation. The tablet is a concentrated form of the classical decoction and is far more convenient than brewing the liquid at home. Batch variation in colour, aroma and taste is expected.
Fulfilment Notice: This is a classical Ayurvedic decoction tablet prepared by several reputable manufacturers to the same traditional specification. Depending on stock availability at the time of dispatch, your order may be supplied by any one of these established Ayurvedic houses, such as Arya Vaidya Sala (Kottakkal), Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Coimbatore), Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, Kerala Ayurveda, Nagarjuna or AVN Ayurveda Formulations. Whichever brand is supplied, it follows the same classical recipe and quality standards.
