Ayurveda places as much importance on how herbs are prepared as on the herbs themselves. In this recorded course, you’ll explore the classical Ayurvedic preparation methods that transform plants into targeted, effective remedies through time-tested techniques refined over thousands of years.
You’ll be guided through the major categories of Ayurvedic preparations, including powders, decoctions, medicated oils and ghees, herbal wines, jellies, and nasal applications. The course explains why preparation method influences potency, absorption, tissue targeting, and overall effect, and how practitioners traditionally determine which form is most appropriate for a given situation.
Rather than focusing on isolated herbs, the class emphasizes formulation logic, dose considerations, and the role of carrier substances that direct herbs within the body. Throughout, traditional theory is paired with practical insight to help you understand not only what is used, but why it is prepared in a specific way.
This class is well suited for students and practitioners seeking a clear, structured understanding of classical Ayurvedic preparations and their practical application.
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Ayurvedic herbalism is built on a sophisticated system of preparation methods designed to shape how herbs act in the body. In this recorded course, you’ll explore the foundational principles behind classical Ayurvedic preparations and how these methods influence strength, direction, and suitability of herbal support.
The course begins with an overview of the major preparation categories used in Ayurveda, including powders, teas and decoctions, medicated oils and ghees, fermented liquids, jellies, and nasal applications. You’ll learn how traditional practitioners choose between these forms based on constitution, digestion, tissue involvement, and desired effect, rather than relying on a single default method.
You’ll also explore traditional dose ranges and the reasoning behind them, including how preparation method affects absorption and why certain forms are used in smaller or larger quantities. The role of carrier substances is examined in detail, showing how fats, liquids, and other vehicles are traditionally used to guide herbs toward specific tissues and systems.
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on lineage-based knowledge, classical reasoning, and practical considerations such as quality, sourcing, shelf life, taste, and compliance. Rather than offering rigid instructions, the material helps you develop discernment and confidence when working with Ayurvedic preparations in modern contexts.
Overall, the class provides a grounded, systematic framework for understanding how Ayurvedic remedies are crafted and why preparation remains central to their traditional use.
What you’ll learn
The major categories of classical Ayurvedic preparations and their purposes
How preparation method influences potency, absorption, and tissue targeting
Traditional logic behind dose ranges and delivery methods
The role of carrier substances in directing herbal effects
Practical considerations for sourcing, quality, and modern application
This class is ideal for:
Students of Ayurveda or herbalism seeking foundational clarity
Practitioners refining their use of classical preparations
Wellness professionals interested in traditional formulation logic
Anyone wanting a structured approach to understanding Ayurvedic remedies
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
