Kurava
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Kurava, Darbhakusuma, and Sugandha together may be ingredients in a formulation to neutralise toxins.
Purpose
To manage digestive disorders and bleeding conditions
Indications
- Dysentery
- Diarrhea
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Bleeding disorders
- Intestinal infections
- Malabsorption
Classical indications
- Atisara (Diarrhea)
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
Karma
- Grahi
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Stambhana
Key ingredients
- Given the name *Kurava*
- it is highly likely referring to *Kutaja* . Likely formulation involves the bark of Kutaja
- along with other herbs depending on the intended purpose. A common formulation is Kutaja Ghana Vati/tablet
- Ativisha
- Indrayava
- and Bilva.
Adult dose
1-2 tablets (250mg-500mg) 2-3 times a day or as directed by a physician.
Pediatric dose
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary raw herbs.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- Grind the herbs into a fine powder.
- Mix the powdered herbs in specified proportions.
- If making tablets, add a binding agent and compress into tablets.
- Dry the tablets and store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Severe constipation, bowel obstruction.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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