Asheriyo / Chandrashoor (Garden Cress Seeds) – Lepidium sativum – Riddhish Herbals – 100g

Reviewed by Dr. Riddhish Padiya — B.Pharm (Ayurveda), M.Pharm (Pharmacognosy), Ph.D. (Dravyaguna), ITRA Jamnagar. Publications under “Padiya RH”.

About Asheriyo (Garden Cress Seed)

Asheriyo is the small reddish-brown seed of Lepidium sativum, the garden cress plant. Across India the same seed carries many names — Chandrashoor and Halim in the north, Aliv in Maharashtra, and Asheriyo or Asaliyo in Gujarat — which is why buyers searching any one of them are looking at the same ingredient.

Riddhish Herbals supplies it as a single-material seed, sourced under our doctor-guided selection standard with a bill on every order. It is both a kitchen food and a classical Ayurvedic seed, traditionally soaked before use so it swells into a soft, mucilaginous gel.

Traditional Ayurvedic Importance

Classical Ayurvedic texts place Chandrashoor among the nourishing seeds: it is described as Balya (strength-giving), Raktavardhaka (blood-building) and Stanyajanana (supporting a mother's milk), and is traditionally regarded as a warming, grounding Rasayana-style food.

In Gujarat this classical use survives most vividly as Asheriyo ladoo — the seed cooked with ghee, jaggery and gum and given to new mothers as a nourishing post-natal food. This is a traditional nutritional use, described here for its classical and culinary record rather than as a medical claim.

Key Features

• Pure single-material seed: whole Lepidium sativum (garden cress) seeds — Asheriyo / Chandrashoor / Aliv — nothing added.
• Nutrient-dense classical seed: traditionally valued as a source of iron and plant protein in the Indian diet.
• Balya & Raktavardhaka: classically described as strengthening and blood-building in Ayurvedic texts.
• Traditional post-natal food: the classic Gujarati Asheriyo ladoo for post-delivery nourishment.
• Soaks to a soft gel: swells when soaked, easy to add to milk, porridge or ladoo.
• Genuine, doctor-guided sourcing: bill provided with every pack; a store trusted since 2015.

Research on the Constituents

Ingredients (single-material, label-verified)

Single-material whole garden cress seed. No fillers, colours or preservatives added. Please confirm net weight and any declarations against your physical pack.

How to Use

As directed by your Ayurvedic physician. Traditionally, 1–2 teaspoons of the seed are soaked and taken with warm milk, or cooked into Asheriyo ladoo with ghee and jaggery. The seed is usually soaked so it softens into a gel before use. The right quantity and anupan are matched to your Prakriti and Agni by a qualified Vaidya.

Who Can Use It

Suitable for many adults as a nourishing traditional food and as part of an Ayurvedic routine, on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician. Because it is traditionally a warming, post-delivery seed, women who are pregnant should ask their physician before use. If you are lactating, on any medication, or managing any health condition, consult your physician before use. Children should use only as advised by a physician.

Storage

Store the seeds in a cool, dry place in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asheriyo?

Asheriyo is the Gujarati name for the seed of Lepidium sativum (garden cress) — the same seed known as Chandrashoor or Halim in Hindi and Aliv in Marathi.

Are Asheriyo, Halim, Aliv, Chandrashoor and garden cress the same?

Yes. They are all names for the seed of Lepidium sativum. Asheriyo / Asaliyo (Gujarat), Chandrashoor / Halim (Hindi), Aliv (Marathi), Alivirai (Tamil) and garden cress (English) all refer to this one seed.

What is Asheriyo traditionally valued for?

It is classically described as Balya (strengthening), Raktavardhaka (blood-building) and Stanyajanana (supporting lactation), and is a traditional nourishing food. This is its classical and culinary record, not a medical claim.

What is Asheriyo ladoo?

It is a traditional Gujarati sweet in which the soaked seed is cooked with ghee, jaggery and edible gum, given to new mothers as a nourishing post-natal food.

Is it nutritious?

Garden cress seed is traditionally valued in the Indian diet as a source of iron and plant protein. We describe it as a nutritious food, not as a remedy for any specific condition.

How do I use the seeds?

They are usually soaked so they swell into a soft gel, then taken with warm milk or cooked into ladoo or porridge — as directed by your Ayurvedic physician.

Can pregnant women take Asheriyo?

It is traditionally a post-delivery seed, so pregnant women should check with their physician first.

Is this AYUSH- or GMP-certified?

Riddhish Herbals supplies this as a genuine, doctor-guided seed with a bill on every order. We state AYUSH or GMP certification only where it is verified on the specific pack.

How should I store Asheriyo?

Keep the seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from moisture and sunlight.

Has Lepidium sativum been studied scientifically?

Yes — a published review compiled the nutritional and phytochemical profile of garden cress seeds. This is shared for general educational interest, not as a medical claim.

Regional Names & Spelling Variants

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