Description

About

Vaidyaratnam Madhu is a high-quality, pure, and natural form of Ayurvedic honey. In Ayurveda, honey (Madhu) is regarded as both a medicine and a food, with references in classical texts for its ability to balance doshas, enhance immunity, aid digestion, and act as a natural preservative. It is also considered a yogavahi – meaning it enhances the therapeutic effect of other medicines when taken together.

Uses

• As a natural sweetener and health tonic

• For cough and cold relief

• Improves digestion and metabolism

• Enhances immunity and energy

• Aids in weight management (when taken with warm water)

• Used in skin care and wound healing (external application)

• Acts as a vehicle (anupana) for Ayurvedic medicines

Benefits

• Natural antioxidant and immunity booster

• Provides instant energy

• Helps relieve sore throat and cough

• Improves skin complexion and wound healing

• Promotes weight loss by mobilizing fat when used correctly

• Supports heart and digestive health

• Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: Madhu

• Tamil: தேன் (Thēn)

• Malayalam: തേൻ (Thēn)

• Kannada: ಜೆನು (Jenu)

• Telugu: తేనె (Thene)

• Hindi: शहद (Shahad)

• English: Honey

Dosage & Administration

• Internal use: 1–2 teaspoons once or twice daily

• With warm water – for weight management

• With ginger juice / tulsi juice – for cough and cold

• With ghee – for rejuvenation (avoid equal quantities of honey and ghee)

• External use: Applied on wounds, burns, and skin for healing

Precautions

• Avoid heating honey directly (destroys its medicinal properties)

• Should not be consumed in equal quantity with ghee

• Infants below 1 year should not be given honey

• Store in a cool, dry place