Kalaka
Removes diseases of the teeth, mouth, and throat.
Modern description
A traditional powder used for oral and throat health, likely containing herbs with antiseptic and astringent properties.
Purpose
Removes diseases of the teeth, mouth, and throat.
Indications
- Obesity, indigestion, hyperlipidemia, cough, common cold, intestinal worms, skin diseases related to Kapha imbalance.
Classical indications
- Diseases of the teeth
- Diseases of the mouth
- Diseases of the throat
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Lekhana (scraping fat tissue)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Based on common usage
- Kalaka likely refers to a paste or electuary formulation. A likely composition is
- Vidanga
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Shunthi
- Musta
- each ingredient taken in equal quantity
- Honey and Guda sufficient to form a paste.
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for young children due to strong herbal content
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Dry and pulverize the ingredients separately.
- Mix the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure uniformity.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with severe gastric irritation or bleeding disorders.