Vatsakadi (Vatasakadi)
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Treatment for Vata disorders.
Modern description
Used in the treatment of Vata disorders, often administered with rock salt for enhanced efficacy. It aids in digestion, reduces inflammation, and helps in managing diarrhea and dysentery.
Purpose
Treatment for Vata disorders.
Indications
- Atisara (diarrhea)
- Pravahika (dysentery)
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
- Shotha (inflammation)
Classical indications
- Vatavyadhi (diseases due to Vata dosha)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Grahi
- Shothahara
- Kapha-vatahara
Key ingredients
- Vatsaka
- Bilva
- Ativisha
- Indrayava
- Dhataki
- Water
Adult dose
48-96 ml
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Clean and coarsely powder the solid ingredients.
- Boil the ingredients in water until the volume is reduced to one-fourth.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Store the decoction in a clean, airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during acute fever or bleeding disorders.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Vatavyadhi Chikitsa Adhyaya, Verse 47.
- 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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