Decoction capacity sets the scale ceiling
Kashaya-based formulations need steam-jacketed kettles for controlled decoction. Top-quartile partners have 500 kg+ batch capacity and multi-stage filtration.
§ KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 01GMP-AYUSH certification is the export-grade bar
- 02Decoction kettle capacity is the scale ceiling
- 03Herbal-paste handling is the cleaning-validation nightmare
- 04Heavy-metal testing per batch is mandatory under AYUSH rules
§ GLOSSARY
Technical jargon, acronyms and scientific terms used in this file — decoded.
- AYUSH
- Indian ministry overseeing Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy systems.
- Kashaya
- Concentrated herbal decoction; the classical Ayurvedic liquid base.
- Chyawanprash
- Classical Ayurvedic jam-like tonic, amla-based with 30+ herbs.
- Steam-jacketed kettle
- Cooking vessel with an external steam chamber for indirect, controlled heating.
- GMP-AYUSH
- Voluntary Good Manufacturing Practice scheme specific to AYUSH manufacturers.