Choornams & Powders

Ayurvedic Choornams (Herbal Powders)

A choornam is a herb, or a group of herbs, dried and ground to a fine powder. It is the simplest preparation in Ayurveda and probably the oldest, which is why so many classical formulations begin life as one.

Powders behave differently from everything else
They take up moisture readily, and that is the main thing to know about keeping them. A choornam left open in a humid kitchen will clump and lose quality far faster than a tablet or an oil would. Keep the container closed, dry and out of the light, and use a dry spoon each time.

Browsing this collection
Compare single herbs against compound formulations, and look carefully at pack sizes — powders are often bought in larger quantities than they end up being used in. Every product page carries the full ingredient list, directions and cautions, and the label on the pack is the authority on how it should be taken.

Before you buy
Directions differ between formulations, including what the powder is taken with and in what quantity. Follow the printed directions rather than a general rule. Ask a qualified practitioner before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, for children, or alongside prescribed medicines.

General information for browsing, not medical advice. No product here is offered as a treatment for any condition.