Katphaladi
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Fever management.
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
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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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