Kamblaika (curd with water all drained prepared with spices and gruel)- This is a food and is mentioned as medicament in the Charka Samhita. Its reference is also found in Susruta Samhita, Ashtaang samgraha, Chukradutta text, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali text. It is not available in Ashtaang hridyam, and Sharangdhar Samhita, however as food it is till date relevant. In modern times it is not available as medicament.

Kulmash yoga (the black gram and curd mixed preparation)-This preparation is available in Susruta Samhita only. The Ashtaang samgraha, Ashtaang hridyam, Chukradutta text, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali doesn’t describe about this preparation. In modern pharmacy it is not available and needs to be explored.

Krishara (boiled and cooked gruel of different cereals, grains and medicinal herbs) –this is a famous ayurvedic diet preparation available with Susruta Samhita, Chukradutta text, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali. The Ashtaang samgraha, and Ashtaang hridya don’t describe about this preparation. In the modern pharmacy it is presently a part of Indian cuisine.

Kesharanjan yoga (hair coloring agents /dyes)-this preparation can be compared with the modern hair colors. It is not available in any of the Susruta Samhita, Ashtaang samgraha, Ashtaang Hridyam, Chukradutta text, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali. In modern pharmacy it is cosmetic preparation. The herbal hair colors can be developed from this. 

Kshhar paak Kalpana (alkali based perpetrations)-this type of preparations are formed from the naturally occurring alkaline substances of specific plants and herbs. They are not the alkalis as stated in modern sciences. It is available in all the texts of ayurveda. The modern pharmacies also use alkali-based preparations from herbs. The caustics and other alkaline substances are also used for medicinal purposes.

Ksheer paak (Medicated milk)-this preparation is based upon boiling the herbs in milk and using it as medicine. All the text described this in their medicament sections. The modern pharmacies don’t use it as medicine however it is found in Indian society as domestic preparation. It can be used as by mixing the powder of herbs mixed with dry milk. 

Khada (butter milk preparation)- the buttermilk added with the spices and processed with ghee or oil. This preparation is also available in all the ayurvedic text references as medicament. But now days it is presently a part of Indian cuisine and used as diet supplement.

Khand (sugar)-It is the most primitive form of sugar in India was found as medicament in Charka Samhita it is also available with all the other text references. The raw form of sugar is called khand. It is not available in modern pharmacy.

Khadayusha (This is a special preparation made of buttermilk and some digestive and herbs). It is available in all Susruta Samhita and other texts being discussed above. As per modern pharmacy it is presently a part of Indian cuisine. The Indian curry (preparation of buttermilk) is derived from this preparation.

Khandav (sugar)-It is another form of sugar. It is available in Susruta Samhita, Ashtaang samgraha, Ashtaang hridyam, Chukradutta text, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali text. Presently it is a variety of raw sugar found in India.

Lajapeya (the peya preparation of roasted rice/paddy) –This preparation is not available with any of Susruta Samhita, Ashtaang samgraha, Ashtaang hridyam, Chukradutta text, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali text. It is not used in any forms today. This preparation needs to be explored as diet supplement.

Lajamanda (the manda preparation of roasted rice/paddy)- This preparation is available in Susruta Samhita. The Ashtaang samgraha, Ashtaang hridyam, Chukradutta text, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali text don’t describe about this preparation. It is not used in any manner now days.

Lepa (paints of herbs/drugs in oil ghee or water base) This is found in all the text references .The modern pharmacy make it by using different bases as paraffin wax or other cream.

Leha (confectionary based preparations). -The leha preparation is found in ayurvedic texts by two different names. It is available in Susruta Samhita by the name of leha. The Ashtaang samgraha, Ashtaang hridyam, Chukradutta, Sharangdhar Samhita, and Bhaishajiya ratnavali text describes this preparation by the name of azalea not as leha. Modern pharmacies also use this medicament as malts or the leha in Ayurveda pharmacy.

References -

• Ashtaang Hridya, Classical text book by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India
• Ashtaang Samgrha Classical textbook by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India
• Bhaishajya Ratnavali Classical textbook by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India
• Charka samhita classical textbook vol-1-2 by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India
• Chukra dutta text tika by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India
• Sharangdhar Samhita Classical textbook by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India
• Sushrut Samhita Classical textbook vol 1,2, & 3 by Chaukhambha Surbharti Publication Varanasi India

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