Patolatakapatrasava
Leaf-based Asava
Modern description
A classical fermented formulation using Patola leaves, traditionally used to improve liver function and digestion.
Purpose
Leaf-based Asava
Indications
- Skin disorders (Kushta)
- Worm infestations (Krimi)
- Anorexia (Aruchi)
- Indigestion (Ajirna)
- Liver disorders (Yakrit Roga)
- Blood disorders (Rakta Vikara)
- Fever (Jwara)
Classical indications
- Kushta (Skin diseases)
- Krimi (Worm infestation)
- Aruchi (Anorexia)
- Ajirna (Indigestion)
- Yakrit Roga (Liver disorders)
- Rakta Vikara (Blood disorders)
- Jwara (Fever)
Karma
- Dipana
- Pachana
- Rochana
- Pittahara
- Raktaprasadana
- Krimighna
Key ingredients
- Madhu
- Sharkara
- Dhataki flowers
- Prakshepa Dravyas
- Pippali
- Shunthi
- Ela
- Twak
- Patra
- Nagakesara
- Vidanga
- specified by acharya
- Patola leaves
- Water
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml, once or twice a day
Preparation steps
- Collection of Patola (pointed gourd) leaves and other herbal ingredients.
- Cleaning and drying the ingredients.
- Coarsely powdering the dry ingredients.
- Mixing the powdered herbs with water and jaggery/sugar.
- Allowing the mixture to undergo fermentation in a closed container for a specific period (typically 15-30 days).
- Filtering the fermented liquid to remove solid particles.
- Storing the Asava in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Severe liver disease, acute infections