Katvaraka
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Treatment of Pandu Roga (Anemia), pacifies Pitta and corrupt blood. Oleation therapy.
Modern description
A ghee preparation with Katvaraka and other synergistic herbs, used for treating Pandu Roga (anemia), skin disorders and digestive ailments. It helps pacifying Pitta and improving blood quality.
Purpose
Treatment of Pandu Roga (Anemia), pacifies Pitta and corrupt blood. Oleation therapy.
Indications
- Prameha (Diabetes)
- Kushtha (Skin diseases)
- Krimi (Worm infestation)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Raktavikara (Blood disorders)
- Pandu Roga (Anemia)
Classical indications
- Pandu Roga (Anemia)
- Kushtha (Skin diseases)
- Raktavikara (Blood disorders)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Pittala
- Kaphahara
- Raktashodhaka
- Krimighna
- Panduhara
Key ingredients
- Based on common usage and available references
- 'Katvaraka' likely refers to Katutumbi/Bitter Gourd fruit or seed powder. Further processing involves extracting oil from the seeds
Adult dose
5-10 ml, once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml, once or twice daily (Adjusted based on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Collect and prepare the necessary herbs.
- Prepare a decoction (kwatha) of the herbs.
- Mix the decoction with ghee.
- Heat the mixture until all water evaporates and only the ghee remains, infused with the herbal essence.
Safety contraindications
- High cholesterol, obesity, Kapha imbalance
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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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