Kalyanak Alkali (Kalyanak)
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To destroy Udavarta and other ailments.
Modern description
An alkali preparation indicated for Vata disorders, particularly Udavarta, promoting digestive fire and alleviating abdominal discomfort.
Purpose
To destroy Udavarta and other ailments.
Indications
- Mental disorders
- Epilepsy
- Infertility
- Weakness
- Improves memory and intellect
- Skin diseases
- Digestive disorders
- Pediatric ailments
- General debility
- Udavarta
Classical indications
- Udavarta and other ailments
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Medhya (nootropic)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Pittahara (alleviates Pitta)
- Kaphahara (alleviates Kapha)
- Agnideepana (improves digestion)
- Vrishya (aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Ela
- Daruharidra
- Vidanga
- Tagara
- Devadaru
- Vyosha
- Saindhava Lavana
- Balamula
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Amalaki
- Musta
- Sugandha Bala
- Dantimula
- Nagakesara
- Talisa Patra
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Manjishta
- Rocana
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children
Preparation steps
- Collect ingredients according to the formulation.
- Prepare a decoction (Kashaya) using specified herbs.
- Add fresh juice of Amla with jaggery and prepare a thick syrup.
- Add Kahsaya and fine powder of the rest of the ingredients and heated till semisolid form.
- Ensure proper mixing and consistency during heating.
- Allow to cool and store in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for children unless specified by a physician.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Tantra.
- 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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