Bhutikadi

Modern description

Bhutikadi is a decoction prepared with Bhutikadi herbs, designed to address aggravated doshas by acting as a digestive and metabolic stimulant (pramathya).

Purpose

To address aggravated dosha, prepared as 'pramathya'

Indications

• Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal colic, bloating, flatulence, anorexia, Ama pachana (digesting metabolic toxins).

Classical indications

• Aggravated dosha

Karma

• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Vata-Kapha Shamaka (pacifies Vata and Kapha)
• Shoola hara (pain reliever)
• Rochana (improves taste)

Key ingredients

• Based on common usage of the name 'Bhutikadi'
• it likely refers to Bhutika as the primary ingredient. Additional likely ingredients include
• Black Pepper
• Pippali
• Ajowan
• Cumin
• Rock Salt
• Hing
• Lemon juice.

Adult dose

1-3 grams, 1-3 times a day

Pediatric dose

Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate pediatric dosage.

Preparation steps

• Take all the ingredients in specified quantity.
• Boil the ingredients in a specified quantity of water (typically 16 times the weight of the solid ingredients) until it is reduced to one-fourth.
• Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
• Allow the decoction to cool.
• Store the decoction in a clean, airtight container away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Safety contraindications

• Individuals with severe ulcers or excessive acidity.