Lehya

A semi-solid medicinal preparation taken by licking, commonly used to administer bhasmas and rasayanas.

Definition

Lehya is a semi-solid herbal preparation—often a confection or paste—designed to be taken by licking. Chyawanprash is the most famous example, and lehya form is commonly used for rasayanas and bhasmas.

Source: Textbook of Ayurveda: Fundamental Principles, Glossary

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