Kutajadi Rasakriya
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Kutajadi Rasakriya, a liquid preparation used for treating digestive ailments like diarrhea, dysentery, and irritable bowel syndrome by balancing Kapha and Pitta doshas.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Malabsorption syndrome (Grahani)
- Bleeding disorders
- Intestinal infections
- Fever with diarrhea
Classical indications
- Atisara (Diarrhea)
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
- Pravahika (Dysentery)
Karma
- Grahi
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Stambhana
- Pittahara
- Kaphahara
Key ingredients
- Kutaja stem bark
- Water
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml, or as directed by the physician.
Preparation steps
- Coarsely powder the ingredients.
- Add the powdered ingredients to water (typically 8 parts water to 1 part herbs).
- Boil the mixture until it reduces to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool before administering.
Safety contraindications
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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