Kumbhakamala (severe Jaundice) (Kumabhakamala)

Modern description

Kumbhakamala is a severe form of jaundice, difficult to treat, indicating deep-seated liver pathology. It is often associated with cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseases.

Purpose

Treatment of jaundice

Indications

• Yakrit Vikara (Liver disorders)
• Plihavriddhi (Splenomegaly)
• Kamala (Jaundice)
• Pandu (Anemia)
• Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
• Raktavikara (Blood disorders)

Classical indications

• Severe Jaundice

Karma

• Yakritottejaka (Liver stimulant)
• Pittasaraka (Choleretic)
• Raktashodhaka (Blood purifier)
• Deepana (Appetizer)
• Pachana (Digestive)

Key ingredients

• While 'Kumbhakamala' isn't a directly indexed term in major classical texts
• the name hints at ingredients addressing 'Kumbha Kamala'
• inferring from related conditions and traditional practices
• could be
• Bhumyamalaki 1 part
• Kalmegh 1 part
• Punarnava 1 part
• Rohitaka 1 part. All in powdered form.

Adult dose

3-6 grams per day, divided into two or three doses.

Pediatric dose

Not applicable

Preparation steps

• Specific preparation steps would depend on the exact formulation used, as 'Kumbhakamala' refers to a condition rather than a single, standardized recipe. Generally, Ayurvedic formulations involve precise combinations of herbs prepared as powder (Churna), decoction (Kwatha), or medicated ghee (Ghrita).
• Selection of herbs based on classical texts and the patient's specific condition.
• Cleaning, drying, and powdering the herbs.
• If a decoction is being prepared, the herbs are boiled in water until reduced to the desired concentration.
• If a medicated ghee is prepared, the herbal paste and decoction are added to melted ghee and simmered until all moisture evaporates.

Safety contraindications

• Severe liver damage, consult physician.