Vatsakadi Group Of Herbs (Vatsakadi Gana)

Modern description

A group of herbs used to balance Kapha dosha, improve digestion, and reduce congestion.

Purpose

For Kapha related ailments.

Indications

• Diarrhea, dysentery, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), malabsorption syndrome (Grahani), fever with diarrhea

Classical indications

• Atisara (Diarrhoea)
• Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
• Pravahika (Dysentery)

Karma

• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Grahi (absorbent)
• Kapha-Pittahara (reduces Kapha and Pitta)

Key ingredients

• Vatsaka
• Ativisha
• Bilva
• Musta

Adult dose

3-6 grams twice or thrice daily

Pediatric dose

1-3 grams

Preparation steps

• Collect the herbs mentioned in Vatsakadi gana.
• Clean and dry the herbs properly.
• Grind the herbs into a fine powder.
• Mix the powdered herbs in equal proportions.
• Store the mixture in an airtight container.

Safety contraindications

• Contraindicated in severe dehydration. Consult physician during pregnancy and lactation.