Kalyanaka Lavana (salt) (Kalyanakalavana)

Modern description

A salt preparation used to alleviate Vata disorders, digestive issues, and parasitic infections.

Purpose

Recommended for individuals suffering from Vata diseases, Gulma, Pliha, digestive impairment, Ajirna, Arshas, Arochaka, and those afflicted with Kasa and other diseases, or with worms.

Indications

• Indigestion, anorexia, abdominal distension, flatulence, constipation, loss of appetite, and other digestive disorders stemming from Vata and Kapha imbalance. Useful in cases of intestinal obstruction (based on the ingredients' properties).
• Vata disorders
• Gulma (abdominal lump)
• Splenic disorders
• Haemorrhoids
• Cough
• Helminthiasis (Worms)

Classical indications

• Vata diseases
• Gulma (abdominal lump)
• Pliha (splenic disorders)
• Digestive impairment
• Ajirna (indigestion)
• Arshas (haemorrhoids)
• Arochaka (anorexia)
• Kasa (cough)
• Worms

Karma

• Deepana (Appetizer)
• Pachana (Digestive)
• Rochana (Improves taste)
• Vatahara (Reduces Vata)
• Kapha-Vatahara (Reduces Kapha and Vata)
• Shulahara (Relieves pain)
• Hridya (Cardiac tonic)

Key ingredients

• Kalyanakalavana is a salt preparation. It classically contains
• Sauvarchala Lavana
• Vida Lavana
• Audbhida Lavana
• Samudra Lavana
• Romaka Lavana - all taken in equal parts.

Adult dose

1-3 grams, depending on the individual's digestive capacity and the condition being treated.

Pediatric dose

Not generally recommended for children

Preparation steps

• Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
• Dry and pulverize each ingredient separately.
• Mix all the ingredients in specified proportions.
• Subject the mixture to heat until a uniform salt-like consistency is achieved.
• Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.

Safety contraindications

• Severe edema
• Hypertension
• Kidney disorders (renal failure)