Kushmanda Named Rasayana (Kushmanda-Named Rasayana)
Destroys coughs and other diseases, promotes the union of the chest, and provides intelligence and other benefits.
Modern description
A Kushmanda-based Rasayana (tonic) beneficial for cough, chest health, and overall well-being.
Purpose
Destroys coughs and other diseases, promotes the union of the chest, and provides intelligence and other benefits.
Indications
- Weakness, debility, emaciation, cough, respiratory problems, bleeding disorders, urinary disorders, improves strength, immunity and weight.
Classical indications
- coughs
- other diseases (unspecified)
Karma
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Vatashamaka (Pacifies Vata)
- Brimhana (Nourishing)
Key ingredients
- Kushmanda juice 4 parts
- Sita 1 part
- Pippali 1/16 part
- Shunti 1/16 part
- Madhu 1/32 part (added after cooling)
Adult dose
12-24 grams, once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
5-10 grams
Preparation steps
- Cut ash gourd into pieces, remove skin and seeds, and boil in a small quantity of water.
- Squeeze to obtain juice.
- Fry the pulp in ghee.
- Add the juice to the fried pulp and sugar.
- Heat further to a semisolid consistency.
- Add fine powder of ingredients from Pippali to Coriander and mix well to form a homogeneous mixture.
- After cooling, add honey and mix well.
- Pack in tightly closed containers.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in acute Pitta disorders like peptic ulcers.