Panchakoladi
Used for pain in the heart and abdominal tumors.
Modern description
Panchakoladi is a fried mixture of Panchakola herbs and other ingredients, used to alleviate heart pain, abdominal tumors, and digestive imbalances by promoting warmth and digestive fire. It kindles digestive fire, clears toxins, and supports the body's natural rhythms.
Purpose
Used for pain in the heart and abdominal tumors.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Bloating
- Ama pachana (digestion of metabolic toxins)
- Respiratory disorders (cough, cold)
- Intestinal worms
- Ascites
- Anorexia
- Allergic rhinitis
Classical indications
- Pain in the heart
- Abdominal tumors
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha)
- Shoolahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Pippali
- Pippalimula
- Chavya
- Nagara/Shunthi
- Chitraka
Adult dose
1-3 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Lower dose than adult, as per physician's advice
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients in equal proportions.
- Pound each ingredient individually to obtain a fine powder.
- Mix the individual powders in a mortar to create a homogenous compound.
- Store the resulting mixture in airtight containers.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Not specified']
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in dehydrated conditions and diarrhea.