Kata Sharkara (Kata-Sarkara)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Preparation process involving alkali water and specific ingredients.
Modern description
An alkaline preparation method involving specific ingredients and alkali water, likely used as a base for other formulations. It may help balance Vata and Kapha.
Purpose
Preparation process involving alkali water and specific ingredients.
Indications
- Cough
- Cold
- Asthma
- Indigestion
- Anorexia
- Poor Agni (Digestive Fire)
Classical indications
- Kasa (Cough)
- Shwasa (Asthma)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Vata and Kapha)
- Shvasahara (Relieves Asthma)
- Kasahara (Relieves Cough)
Key ingredients
- Katutraya
- Sharkara
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary ingredients.
- Prepare alkali water.
- Combine the ingredients with alkali water.
- Boil the mixture over mild fire until it attains syrup consistency.
- Filter to remove impurities.
Safety contraindications
- Hyperglycemia, known allergy to any of the ingredients
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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