Kapittha Raga
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To stimulate appetite and provide pleasing nourishment, especially for those with anorexia.
Modern description
A liquid preparation used to stimulate appetite, especially in anorexia.
Purpose
To stimulate appetite and provide pleasing nourishment, especially for those with anorexia.
Indications
- Anorexia, indigestion, lack of taste, abdominal discomfort, Vata disorders affecting the digestive system.
Classical indications
- Anorexia
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rochana
- Vatahara
- Tridoshahara
Key ingredients
- Kapittha fruit pulp
- Dadima fruit juice
- Sharkara
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Shunti
- Twak
- Ela
- Draksha
Adult dose
10-20 ml
Pediatric dose
Adjusted based on age and appetite.
Preparation steps
- The fruit rind is removed and the pulp is dried.
Safety contraindications
- Excessive consumption may cause digestive issues in some individuals.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- 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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