Information about Kapithastaka churna Indication, Dose, Side effects, Ingredients, Method of preparation, Ayurvedic properties & Manufacturers.

Kapithastaka churna is a mixture of herbal powder, used in the management of Digestive system related problems.

Indication: Diarrhoea, loss of appetite, indigestion, piles, cough, asthma and cold.

Dose :  ½ to 1 teaspoon along with warm water two or three times daily before or after food before or after food as directed by physician.

Adjuvent( Anupana): Takra(Buttermilk) or  warm water.

Side effects: May induce gastric irritation in higher dose, Used with caution in hypertensive and diabetic patients as it contain salt and suger.

Ingredients:

SI No Sanskrit name Quantity
1 Ajamoda 1 Part
2 Pippalimula 1 Part
3 Twak 1 Part
4 Patra 1 Part
5 Ela 1 Part
6 Nagakesara 1 Part
7 Shunti 1 Part
8 Maricha 1 Part
9 Nagara 1 Part
10 Chitraka 1 Part
11 Jala 1 Part
12 Jeeraka 1 Part
13 Dhanyaka 1 Part
14 Sauvarchala lavana 1 Part
15 Vrakshamla 3 Part
16 Dhataki 3 Part
17 Pippali 3 Part
18 Bilwa 3 Part
19 Dadima 3 Part
20 Ajamoda 3 Part
21 Sitha 6 Part
22 Kapitta 8 Part

Method of preparation: The above ingredients are powdered separately and mixed together in specified quantity.

Method  of Storage: Stored in airtight container in dryplace.

Shelf life period: Around 6 month.

Reference : Astangahrudayam Chikitsastana 9 : 111-112.

Ayurvedic properties of Kapithastaka churna:

Roga karma: Athisara, grahani, kshaya, gulma, udararoga, kasa, shwasa, mandagni, arshas, peenasa and arochaka.

Dosha karma: Tridoshahara.

Agni karma: Deepana

Other karma: grahi

Manufacturers: Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal, 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.