Drinkable Decoction (Peyakvatha)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
General use for treatment based on dosha, strength, and digestive fire of the individual.
Modern description
A drinkable decoction prepared according to the individual's dosha, strength, and digestive fire, used for general treatment and promoting overall well-being.
Purpose
General use for treatment based on dosha, strength, and digestive fire of the individual.
Indications
- Indigestion, anorexia, flatulence, abdominal pain, early stages of fever, cough and cold related to Ama (undigested toxins). Useful in treating diseases where Vata and Kapha doshas are aggravated.
Classical indications
- Jwara (Fever)
- Agnimandya (Digestive Impairment)
- Kasa (Cough)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Hara (alleviates Vata and Kapha)
- Shulahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Based on common usage and related formulations
- a likely composition includes dried ginger
- black pepper
- long pepper
- and rock salt . Equal parts
- finely powdered.
Adult dose
Approximately 50-100 ml
Pediatric dose
Varies according to the individual's strength, digestive fire, and amount of dosha.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Wash and clean the herbs.
- Boil the herbs in water (typically 4 parts water to 1 part herbs) until reduced to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool slightly before consumption.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- 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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