Kumbha Kamla (Kumabha Kamala)
Treatment of jaundice
Modern description
Kumbha Kamla is a severe form of jaundice often accompanied by edema, indicating a complex pathological condition requiring specific treatment approaches.
Purpose
Treatment of jaundice
Indications
- Jaundice, Hepatitis, Liver disorders, Loss of appetite related to liver issues, Skin diseases associated with Pitta imbalance, Mild constipation due to liver congestion.
Classical indications
- Edema (Shotha)
- Difficult to cure (Kashtasadhya)
Karma
- Yakrit Uttejaka (Liver stimulant)
- Pitta Shamaka (Pitta pacifier)
- Raktashodhaka (Blood purifier)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
Key ingredients
- There isn't a single
- well-documented 'Kumbha Kamla' formulation widely cited in the classical Ayurvedic texts . The name suggests a connection to 'Kumbha' (pot, vessel) and 'Kamla' (jaundice/liver disorders). Therefore
- a formulation suitable for 'Kumbha Kamla' would likely include liver-protective and Pitta-pacifying herbs. A likely
- but hypothetical
- composition based on common Ayurvedic principles and similar formulations would be
Adult dose
3-6 grams, twice or thrice daily
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Specific preparation steps not detailed in the source text, generally involves mixing the ingredients in specific proportions and preparing a decoction or powder.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in cases of biliary obstruction or severe liver failure. Avoid during pregnancy and lactation without medical supervision.