Catuskuvalaya (Catuhkuvalaya)
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Purifying; increases intelligence.
Modern description
A ghee-based formulation containing blue lotus, gold, and milk, used to purify and enhance intelligence.
Purpose
Purifying; increases intelligence.
Indications
- Burning sensations, excessive thirst, bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), fever (Jwara), skin diseases (especially those aggravated by Pitta), general debility, reproductive disorders.
Karma
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Raktaprasadana (Improves Blood Quality)
- Dahaprashamana (Relieves Burning Sensation)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Hridya (Cardiotonic)
- Medhya (Brain tonic)
Key ingredients
- Kuvalaya
- Utpala
- Kamala
- Kumuda
Adult dose
Powder: 3-6 grams per day, divided into 1-2 doses. Decoction: 50-100 ml per day, divided into 1-2 doses.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml
Preparation steps
- Obtain authentic raw materials.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) using prescribed herbs.
- Make a fine paste (Kalka) of the specified drugs.
- Melt high-quality ghee (Ghrita) in a stainless steel vessel.
- Add the Kalka and Kashaya to the melted Ghrita.
- Heat the mixture on a low flame, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the Ghrita remains (Sneha Siddhi Lakshanas).
- Filter the Ghrita through a clean cloth.
- Allow it to cool and store in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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