Kottamchukkadi Choornam

Description

It is an Ayurvedic medicine widely used in Southern part of India. It is used in external purpose to relieve pain in joints and swelling as in Arthritis. This herbal powder medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda.

Ingredient:

Herb/ Drug name Latin Name Quantity

• i. Kottam(kusta) Saussurea lappa 1part
• ii. Shunthi Zingiber officinalis 1 part
• iii. Vacha Acorus calamus 1 part
• iv. Shigru Moringa olifera 1 part
• v. Lashuna Allium sativum 1 part
• vi. Karttootti Capparis spinosa 1 part
• vii. Devdaru Cedrus deodara 1 part
• viii. Siddhardha(Sarshapa) Brasscia alba 1 part
• ix. Suvacha (Rasna) Alpina galangal 1 part
• x. Pushkarmoola Inula racemosa 1 part
• xi. Chinchapatra Tamarindus indicus 1 part

Properties and uses:

The above all ingredients are powdered separately and then mixed with each other finely in specific quantities.

1. It is used in Vata Roga
2. Shotha – swelling in joints mainly in Rheumatic diseases
3. Inflammation
4. Vata rakt (gout)
5. Muscular Pain
6. Amavata
7. To reduce pain and swelling in Osteo- Arthritis.

Dosages and Anupan:

It is used in external application. The fine powder is added with sufficient quantity of rice water make a paste and apply over the affected areas.

Side Effects:

Over applying of paste can cause redness and inflammation. It should not be applied on open wounds.

Self life:

Around 6 months.

It should be stored in airtight dry container.