Ayurvedic Powders

What's in the range

The range brings together around thirty classic Ayurvedic herbs. Traditional roots, fruits and herbs include Organic Ashwagandha Powder, Organic Shatavari Powder, Organic Amla Powder, Organic Haritaki Powder, Organic Gotu Kola Powder, Organic Tulsi Powder and the three-fruit blend Organic Triphala Powder. Resins such as Guggul Powder and Premium Boswellia Powder sit alongside Premium Shilajit, which we stock as a powder and as a resin. Hair powders such as Premium Henna Powder, Premium Indigo Powder, Organic Shikakai Powder, Organic Aritha Powder, Premium Bhringraj Powder and Organic Brahmi Powder are for external, cosmetic use only.

Flavour and how to use them

Many of these powders taste earthy or bitter, so a little goes a long way. Ashwagandha is earthy and slightly bitter and is traditionally stirred into warm milk with honey, cardamom or cinnamon. Amla is sharp and sour, Triphala is tart and astringent, and Hibiscus adds a deep red colour and a tangy, floral note to teas and smoothies. Start with around a quarter to half a teaspoon mixed into something with plenty of flavour, such as a spiced latte or a smoothie with banana and dates. Premium Shilajit Resin is a dark, sticky resin that is usually dissolved in warm water or milk. If you'd rather not taste the powder, Organic Ashwagandha Capsules are also available. Always follow the directions on each product page.

Hair powders

Henna, indigo, shikakai, aritha, bhringraj and brahmi are mixed with water (or, for henna, a little lemon juice or tea) into a smooth paste and applied to hair. Henna gives red and copper tones, and indigo applied after henna creates darker brown to black shades. Shikakai and aritha are traditionally used together as a gentle hair wash. Do a patch test 48 hours before use, and never eat or drink these powders.

Looking for other herbs?

Herbs from Chinese tradition, such as astragalus and dong quai, are in our Chinese Herbs range. European and world herbs, such as milk thistle, valerian and maca, are in Herbal Powders.

Storing and sizes

Keep powders in their resealable pouch or an airtight jar somewhere cool, dry and dark, and always use a dry spoon so moisture doesn't cause clumping. Colour and aroma fade over time, so choose the size that suits how often you use it. Most powders come in sizes from small packs up to larger bags, and UK orders over £50 get free delivery.