Ksharapani
States that the sama state of all types of Atisara (diarrhea) is separately stated by Ksharapani. Sama Vata-Atisara is associated with pain, frothy, thin, greyish, with sound, foul-smelling, constipated, and in small amounts.
Modern description
A preparation, likely water-based with alkaline properties, used to address Sama Atisara (diarrhea) involving all three doshas, promoting digestion and alleviating symptoms.
Purpose
States that the sama state of all types of Atisara (diarrhea) is separately stated by Ksharapani. Sama Vata-Atisara is associated with pain, frothy, thin, greyish, with sound, foul-smelling, constipated, and in small amounts.
Indications
- Gulma (Abdominal Tumors)
- Udararoga (Ascites)
- Pleeha Vriddhi (Splenomegaly)
- Agnimandya (Digestive Impairment)
- Shoola (Colicky Pain)
- Kaphaja Vikaras (Diseases due to Kapha)
- Sama Atisara (diarrhea)
Classical indications
- Sama Atisara (diarrhea)
Karma
- Deepana (Digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Anulomana (Carminative)
- Kshara Karma (Alkaline action)
- Kapha-Vata Hara
Key ingredients
- Yava Kshara
- Gomutra
- Water
Adult dose
12-24 ml (approximately 1-2 tablespoons) diluted with an equal quantity of water
Pediatric dose
Use with caution, as directed by physician
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Drying of herbs
- Preparation of a decoction or infusion with the specified herbs
- Filtering the decoction
- Adding alkaline substances (Kshara)
- Mixing and homogenization
- Quality control and standardization
Safety contraindications
- Specific contraindications should be determined by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.