Chaturangula Vireka

Modern description

Chaturangula Vireka is a mild purgative formulation containing Cassia fistula, used to gently eliminate toxins from the body.

Purpose

Mild purgation.

Indications

• Constipation, mild to moderate digestive issues, accumulation of toxins (Ama), skin diseases associated with Pitta imbalance, abdominal distension.

Classical indications

• Jwara (fever)
• Kushta (skin Ailments)
• Visarpa(Herpes)
• Kamala(Jaundice)

Karma

• Virechana (purgative)
• Mridu Rechaka (mild laxative)
• Vatahara
• Pittahara

Key ingredients

• Chaturangula pulp
• but typically ranges from 20-60 grams of pulp.

Adult dose

20-60 grams of Chaturangula pulp, adjusted according to individual constitution and strength of digestion. Start with a lower dose and increase gradually.

Pediatric dose

Use with caution in children, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner

Preparation steps

• Collect mature fruits of Chaturangula (Cassia fistula) during the appropriate season.
• Cover the fruits with cloth and keep them beneath the sand for seven days.
• Take the fruits out of the sand, wash and dry them in the sun.
• Remove the pulp from the dried fruits.
• Store the pulp in clean containers.

Safety contraindications

• Severe dehydration, acute abdominal pain, diarrhea, and intestinal obstruction.