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Avleha has been derived from ‘Lih’ means to lick. The formulation which can be licked by tongue is called Avaleha. The formulations and the preparation processes were so designed to make them more and more assimilated to the human body. Avaleha is one of them. The medicine in the Avaleha Form gets easily assimilated in the body tissue as digestion of an Avaleha starts right from the tongue/mouth. While making an Avaleha, the consistency of the Kwath or Decoction is made denser. But, it is also essential to make it tastier and palatable for which, Jaggery, Sugar, Honey, etc. are used.
Avaleha is most appreciated by all age groups. Avaleha preparations also have longer shelf life and long lasting results. The famous example of Avaleha is Chyavanprash. Ancient Texts mention that by consuming this, Chyavan Rhishi (Saint) got back his youth.
