Kushmanda is the Sanskrit term for Ash gourd (Benincasa hisa) which is acclaimed by Ayurveda for its capacity to balance vata and kapha elements in the body. Kushmanda rasayana works at multiple levels - it clears metabolic pathways directly nourishes the tissues and expels metabolic toxins. Kushmanda avaleha combination is palatable due to its sweet jaggery base. It is beneficial in improving health and vitality especially in with of appetite.