Kantakarika Linctus (Kantakarika Leha)
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Treatment of Raktapitta.
Modern description
Kantakarika Leha is used in the treatment of respiratory ailments like cough and asthma, and bleeding disorders like Raktapitta.
Purpose
Treatment of Raktapitta.
Indications
- Cough
- cold
- asthma
- bronchitis
- rhinitis
- anorexia
- indigestion
- respiratory problems
- Hiccups
- Raktapitta
Classical indications
- Raktapitta
Karma
- Kapha-vata shamaka
- Shvasahara
- Kasahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Raktapitta hara
Key ingredients
- Kantakari
- Vasa
- Shunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Amalaki
- Guda
- Madhu
- Tila Taila
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Add Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum) to water, boil and reduce to a decoction.
- Filter the decoction.
- Add Guduchi, Chavya, Chitraka, Musta, Karkatashrungi, Trikatu Churna, Dhanvayasa, Bharngi, Rasna, Shati, Sugar, Ghee and Sesame oil to the decoction.
- Heat the mixture until a semisolid consistency is obtained.
- Remove from heat and add fine powder of Vamshalochana (Bambusa bambos) and Long pepper.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy and lactation: It is always advisable to consult a healthcare provider before using Kantakaryava Leha during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Allergies: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, especially Solanum xanthocarpum (Kantakari), you should avoid using this formulation.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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