Information about Katakakhadiradi Kashayam Indication, Doses, Side effects, Ingredients, Preparation, Reference, Ayurvedic properties & Manufacturers

Katakakhadiradi Kashayam is a concentrated decoction prepared out of herbal ingredients, which consist of water soluble active principles.

Indication: Useful in the management of diabetes and its complication and skin diseases.

Adjuvant: Chandraprabha vati.

Dose:  Kashayam  5 – 15 ml diluted with 15 –  45 ml of water twice daily before food or as directed by physician. Kashyam Tablet – 1 to 2 tablets twice daily.

Side effects: No known side effects, over dose may induce gastric irritation. Use this medicine under medical supervision.

Ingredients:

Si.No Sanskrit name Botanical name Quantity
1 Kataka Strychnos potatorum 1 Part
2 Khadira Acacia catechu 1 Part
3 Dhatri(Amalaki) Emblica officinalis 1 Part
4 Vairi Salacia reticulata 1 Part
5 Darvi(Daruharidra) Berberis aristata 1 Part
6 Samanga Cassia mimosoides 1 Part
7 Vidula Barringtonia acutangula 1 Part
8 Rajani(Haridra) Curcuma longa 1 Part
9 Pata Cyclea peltata 1 Part
10 Chootabija(Aamra bija) Mangifera indica 1 Part
11 Abhaya(Hareetaki) Terminalia chebula 1 Part
12 Abda(Mustha) Cyperus rotundus 1 Part

Method of preparation of Katakakhadiradi Kashayam:  Herbal ingredients (coarse powder) 1 part boiled in 16 parts of water and reduced to 4 part.

Method  of Storage: Stored in airtight container in dry place.

Ayurvedic Properties of Katakakhadiradi Kashayam:

Roga karma: Pramehagna, medohara and kustagna.

Dosha karma: Kaphahara.

Agni  karma: Deepana.

Other karma: Lekhana and kledahara.

Reference:  Sahasrayoga Pramehachikitsa.

Manufacturers: Arya vaidya sala Kottakkal,  Ashoka pharmaceuticals, The Arya Vaidya Nilayam, SNA Oushadhasala Pvt Ltd, Sitaram Ayurveda Pharmacy.

Warning: Do not take this product without the consent of your Ayurvedic Physician. The information here is only for the purpose of knowledge.