Kumbha Kamla (Kumabha Kamala)

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.

Related formulations

• Aavaapida
• Abhaya
• Abhaya Amalaki
• Abhaya Amalaki