Khas Powder
Vetiveria zizanioides
A cooling root for Pitta*
- Cooling: helps balance excess Pitta (fire)*
- Helps maintain a healthy body temperature*
- Helps neutralize excess acid and Pitta in the stomach*
$24.95
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Ingredients
1 herb
KhasRootHow to take
Food to avoid
6 items
Very spicy food
Fried food
Sour pickles and vinegar
Too much coffee
Alcohol
Red meat
Avoid eating late or skipping meals.
General Ayurvedic guidance for Pitta balance. You don’t need to cut everything at once; start with the first few.
Storage
- Cool, dry place below 77°F (25°C)
- Use a dry spoon; moisture makes powder clump
- Lid on tight, away from sunlight
- Not in the fridge: cold jars collect moisture
Precautions
Shipping & returns
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Hair & skin · Single herb
Vetiver root, Ayurveda's cooler*
Khas (vetiver) root has cooled Indian summers for centuries, in water pots, window screens and drinks.*
- Gluten-free
- Non-GMO
- Vegan
- 1herb, nothing blended in
- 454 gper pack (1 lb)
What it supports
Helps balance excess Pitta (fire).
Helps settle excess acid.
Cooling support for the skin.
Meet the herb
Meet the herb: Khas
Vetiver roots are woven into cooling summer screens across India. Ayurveda uses them to cool and calm Pitta.*
- Botanical name
- Chrysopogon zizanioides
- Part used
- Root
- Also called
- Vetiver, Ushira
- Grows
- Riverbanks and wet plains of India
A day with Khas Powder
- Morning½ tsp steeped in cool water
- AfternoonSip through hot days
- Every dayAvoid long midday sun
Follow the amount on the pack, or your practitioner’s advice.
Your first 8 weeks
- Weeks 1–2Build the habit
- Weeks 3–6Stay consistent
- Week 8Check in at a free wellness session
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Khas Powder key facts
Ingredients, dose, price, shipping
| What it is | Single herb · Powders & Churnas |
|---|---|
| What it supports |
|
| Health goal | Hair & skin |
| Key ingredients | Khas (root) |
| Botanical name | Vetiveria zizanioides |
| Strength and size | 454 g per pack (1 lb) |
| Traditional dosha | Pitta |
| Diet and quality | Gluten-free · Non-GMO · Vegan |
| Price | $24.95 |
| Shipping | Ships from the USA · Free US shipping on orders over $50 |
| Safety | If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice. |
Khas Powder: frequently asked questions
4 questions
How do I take Khas Powder?
Take 3 to 6 g (½ to 1 teaspoon) twice a day with water, 1 to 2 hours after meals. Adjust to suit your body, or follow your practitioner’s advice.
When will I notice a difference?
Ayurvedic herbs work gradually. Most people take it daily for 6 to 8 weeks before judging. Results vary.*
Can I take it with other herbs?
Many people do, but some herbs overlap. Check with your healthcare provider before combining Khas Powder with other supplements or medication.
Who should not take it?
If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or want to give it to a child, use it only with your healthcare provider's advice.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
