Indukantham Kashayam

Description

This is an Ayurvedic formulation is in water decoction form. It is mainly used in treating fever and abdominal disorders. It is also known as Indukantam kashayam. It is used to treat abdominal spasms, intestinal gas, bloating, abdominal distension and loss of appetite. It provides strength, increases immunity and improves complexion and glow. A research conducted on Indukantam kashayam detected carbohydrates, phenols, and saponins that act as an antioxidant and against inflammation.

Ingredients:

All ingredients are taken in equal proportion and water decoction is prepared using them in powdered form.

1. Putikaranja (Chirabilwa) – Holoptelea Integrifolia
2. Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara
3. Aegle Marmelos – Bilva (Indian Bael)
4. Premna Serratifolia – Agnimantha (Arani)
5. Oroxylum Indicum – Shyonaka
6. Stereospermum Suaveolens – Patala
7. Gmelina Arborea – Gambhari (Beech wood/Kasmari)
8. Solanum Indicum – Brihati (Indian Nightshade)
9. Solanum Xanthocarpum – Kantakari
10. Desmodium Gangeticum – Shalaparni
11. Uraria Picta – Prishnaparni
12. Tribulus Terrestris – Gokshura
13. Pippali Fruit (Long pepper) – Piper Longum
14. Pippali Roots (Piplamool) – Piper Longum
15. Chavya (Java Long Pepper) – Piper Chaba
16. Chitrak – Plumbago Zeylanica
17. Sonth – Zingiber Officinale
18. Yavakshara – Barley (Hordeum Vulgare) Kshaar

Properties and Uses:

It used in the Ayurvedic treatment of fever, relieves abdominal bloating, gaseous distention, gulma, abdominal pain, improves digestion, improves strength and immunity also useful in stomach pain, nausea, Chronic gastritis, GERD, gastric and duodenal ulcer also helps expelling the trapped gases in the alimentary canal and provides relief from abdominal cramps, pain, and gaseous distension.

Dosage and Anupan:

Dose should be 5ml – 10 ml, before food or on empty stomach, OD or BD as per condition.

Side effects: There is no side effect yet reported but on high dose it can cause gastritis.

Shelf life: Maximum upto 3 years from the date of manufacturing

Refrence:

Sahasrayoga, Ghrita Prakarana, 4