Katphaladi

Modern description

A formulation containing Katphala and other ingredients, used for managing Kapha-related disorders and fever. It acts as an expectorant and bronchodilator, helpful in respiratory ailments.

Purpose

Fever management.

Indications

• Cough
• Cold
• Bronchitis
• Asthma
• Rhinitis
• Anorexia
• Indigestion
• Headache due to Kapha-Vata imbalance
• Sinusitis
• Fever

Classical indications

• Increase of phlegm (Shleshmotseke)
• Pain in Cardiac region
• Pain in flanks
• Colic

Karma

• Kapha-Vata Shamaka
• Deepana
• Pachana
• Shvasahara
• Kasahara
• Jvaraghna

Key ingredients

• Shunthi
• Pippali
• Maricha
• Musta
• Vidanga
• Chavya
• Ela
• Tvak
• Patra
• Katphala

Adult dose

3-6 grams

Pediatric dose

1-3 grams (Adjusted based on age and weight)

Preparation steps

• Collect all the ingredients of Katphaladi Churna.
• Dry and powder individually.
• Mix them together in specified proportion.
• Store in an airtight container.

Toxic ingredients

• None known

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Severe dehydration