Chaturthika Viparyaya (Caturthika-Viparyaya)

Modern description

Chaturthika-viparyaya is a headache pattern, a variation of Suryavarta, where the pain shifts in intensity and location throughout the day due to Vata and Pitta imbalances.

Purpose

Description of a type of headache related to Pitta and Vata imbalances, specifically a variation of Suryavarta where pain patterns change throughout the day.

Indications

• Intermittent fevers (especially quartan fever/Chaturthika Jwara), digestive disorders, metabolic disorders, respiratory ailments, general debility, as a rejuvenating tonic.
• Headache
• Suryavarta

Classical indications

• Headaches
• Suryavarta

Karma

• Deepana
• Pachana
• Rasayana
• Vatahara
• Kaphahara
• Shoolaghna

Key ingredients

• Haritaki
• Bibhitaki
• Amalaki
• Pippali
• Ginger
• Black Pepper
• Vidanga
• Turmeric
• finely powdered.
• Purified Guggulu
• Purified Shilajit

Adult dose

250 mg - 500 mg once or twice daily

Pediatric dose

125 mg - 250 mg once or twice daily, based on age and weight

Preparation steps

• Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
• Dry and pulverize each ingredient separately.
• Weigh and mix all the powdered ingredients together in the specified proportions.
• Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure uniformity.
• If making tablets, add a suitable binder (e.g., gum acacia) to the powder mixture and granulate.
• Press the granules into tablets of the desired weight.
• Dry the tablets or powder in a low-temperature oven or air dryer.
• Store in airtight containers, protected from light and moisture.

Safety contraindications

• Severe Pitta aggravation
• Known allergy to any of the ingredients