Kapitthashadaka
To treat diarrhea. It has properties similar to DadimaShadaka.
Modern description
A powder formulation for treating diarrhea, similar in properties to Dadimashtaka.
Purpose
To treat diarrhea. It has properties similar to DadimaShadaka.
Indications
- Agni Mandya (Digestive impairment)
- Aruchi (Anorexia)
- Vata related abdominal disorders
- Mild constipation
- Kapha disorders related to digestion
- Diarrhea (Atisara)
Classical indications
- Diarrhea (Atisara)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka
- Anulomana
Key ingredients
- Kapittha fruit pulp
- Shunthi rhizome
- Maricha fruit
- Pippali fruit
- Amalaki fruit
- Haritaki fruit
- Sharkara
- Vibhitaki fruit
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams twice daily, adjusted for age
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Drying of the ingredients.
- Pulverizing the ingredients separately.
- Mixing all the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Sifting the powder to ensure uniformity.
- Quality control tests as per API.
- Packaging and labeling.