Chaturjataka
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Part of a treatment regimen. A combination of aromatic spices used to enhance digestion and improve taste.
Modern description
A combination of aromatic spices used to enhance digestion and improve taste.
Purpose
Part of a treatment regimen. Enhances digestion and improves taste.
Indications
- Digestive weakness
- Anorexia
- Cough
- Cold
- Asthma
- Respiratory problems
- Lack of taste
- Abdominal distension
- Promoting appetite
Classical indications
- Arochaka (tastelessness)
- Kapha Vikara (Kapha disorders)
- Visha (poisoning)
- Vairasya (discoloration)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Vishaghna (antipioson)
- Varnya (complexion promoter)
Key ingredients
- Equal parts of: Tvak (Cinnamon bark
- Ela (Cardamom
- Patra
- Nagakesara
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram (Adjusted based on age and condition)
Preparation steps
- Take equal parts of Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Patra (Cinnamomum tamala), and Nagakesara (Mesua ferrea).
- Dry the ingredients thoroughly.
- Grind them into a fine powder.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in conditions with aggravated Pitta
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana Adhyaya 6. Verse 24.
- 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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