Kutipravesika

Modern description

A specific type of Rasayana therapy involving controlled environment and lifestyle for rejuvenation and longevity; requires careful selection of individuals.

Purpose

Rasayana therapy for specific individuals (those who have taken a vow, Kshaninamiti).

Indications

• General debility, premature aging, infertility, lack of strength and vitality, chronic diseases, neurological disorders, respiratory ailments, and as a general tonic for longevity. Specific indications depend heavily on the precise ingredients used.

Karma

• Rasayana (rejuvenative)
• Balya (strengthening)
• Vajikarana (aphrodisiac)
• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Tridoshahara (balances all three doshas, though can be Pitta aggravating if not properly prepared)

Key ingredients

• Likely a complex herbo-mineral formulation
• exact ingredients vary by tradition but commonly include purified mercury
• purified sulfur
• processed iron bhasma
• mica bhasma
• Triphala
• Trikatu
• Vidanga
• Bhringaraja
• and other Rasayana herbs. Quantities vary significantly depending on the specific preparation and the desired potency.
• Shilajit

Adult dose

Highly variable and depends on the specific formulation, the patient's age, strength, and disease condition. Typically starts with a very small dose (e.g., 125mg - 250mg) once or twice a day and is gradually increased under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.

Pediatric dose

Not applicable

Preparation steps

• Construction of a Kuti (special chamber)
• Patient undergoes Shodhana (cleansing) therapies like Panchakarma
• Administration of Rasayana drugs while the patient resides inside the Kuti
• Specific diet of milk, ghee, and Amalaki (gooseberry) is administered
• Gradual reintroduction to the outside environment