Kiratadi Churna
For treating Grahani Dosha
Modern description
Kiratadi Churna is used in the treatment of malabsorption syndrome (Grahani Dosha), improving digestion and assimilation. It is also used for detoxifying the body, improving skin health, boosting immunity and liver function.
Purpose
For treating Grahani Dosha
Indications
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Indigestion
- Liver disorders
- General debility after fever
- Skin disorders
- Malabsorption syndrome (Grahani Dosha)
Classical indications
- Grahani Dosha (Malabsorption syndrome)
- Jwara (Fever)
- Kushta (Skin diseases)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Jvaraghna (antipyretic)
- Pittahara (reduces Pitta)
- Rakta Shodhana (blood purifier)
- Kapha-Pitta Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Kiratatikta
- Musta
- Katuki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect high-quality botanicals: Swertia chirata (Himalayan altitudes), Picrorhiza kurroa rhizomes, Azadirachta indica (pesticide-free groves), and Tinospora cordifolia stems.
- Ensure the herbs are free of adulterants.
- Dry the Guduchi stems properly to maintain active alkaloids.
- Wash and dry the raw drugs.
- Finely powder the raw drugs separately.
- Pass the individual raw drug powders through a sieve (number 44), followed by another (number 85).
- Weigh each ingredient separately and mix together in the specified proportion.
- Pass the mixture through sieve number 44 to obtain a homogenous blend.
- Pack in an airtight container.
Toxic ingredients
- Not specified in the provided text.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.