Kamala

Kalyana Gulam is a very good herbal laxative which is used for detoxification and as a remedy in many diseases. It can be used in all seasons since it is a safe laxative. It is a highly effective remedy for Pandu Roga (Anaemia), Kamala (Jaundice), Prameha (Diabetes and Urinary Disorders) and Kushta (Skin Diseases).

Kalyana Gulam:

Ref: Ashtanga Hridayam

Ingredients:

Guda – Saccharum officinarum
Tailam – Sesamum indicum, its oil
Vidanga – Embelia ribes
Pippalimula – Piper longum, its roots
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Bibhitaki – Terminalis bellirica
Amalaki – Emblica officinalis
Dhanyaka – Coriandrum sativum
Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica
Maricha – Piper nigrum
Indrayava – Wrightia antidysenterica
Ajaji / Jeeraka – Cuminum cyminum
Pippali – Piper longum
Hastipippali – Scindapsus officinalis
Dipyaka – Trachyspermum ammi
Saindhava Lavana – Rock Salt
Vida Lavana – Sodium Chloride
Krishna Lavana – Black Salt
Romaka – Salt petre
Samudra Lavana – Sea salt
Trivrit – Operculina turpethum
Dhatriphala – Phylanthus emblica

Available form:

Leham – Herbal confection / jam

Dose:

5-15 grams or as directed by Ayurvedic Physician

Indications:

Kushta – Skin Diseases / Leprosy
Arsha – Piles / Haemorrhoids
Kamala – Jaundice
Gulma – Abdominal Tumours
Prameha – Diabetes Mellitus / Urinary Disorders
Mahodara – Ascites
Bhagandara – Anal Fistula (Fistula-in-ano)
Pandu Roga – Anaemia / Liver Disorders
Beeja Dosha – Disorders of Testes and sperms
Koshtabaddhata – Constipation

Other Uses:

Kalyana Gulam is a highly effective herbal laxative used as a remedy for many diseases and for detoxification. It is a safe herbal laxative and can be used in any season without fear. It doesn’t cause any complications.

Disclaimer:

These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualified Ayurveda doctor is dangerous
A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by a qualified Ayurvedadoctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatments etc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)

Pictures courtesy (With Thanks):

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/skin/Pages/Commonconditions.aspx

10 Natural Ways To Prevent Jaundice

http://www.economylead.com/lifestyle/stress-ups-risk-of-death-from-liver-disease-73029

Dr Raghuram Y.S.

MD (Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology

Consultant Ayurvedic Physician

Speciality: Joint and Spine care

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Ph: +91-9480071422

Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com

Drakshadi Kashayam:

Drakshadi Kashayam is a time tested herbal formulation which has been in use extensively by the Ayurveda community of doctors. It is an ideal prescription in Anaemia (Pandu roga), Jaundice (Kamala), Insanity, Pitta disturbances and a wide array of health issues. Draksha (Grape) is the main ingredient in the compound which also comprises of many valuable herbs. Ayurveda has named many compounds by the chief ingredient of the formulation.

Ref: AshtangaHridayam

Ingredients:

Draksha – Vitis vinifera Linn (Grape)
Madhooka – Madhuca indica J. F. Gmel (Butter Tree)
Madhuka / Yashtimadhu – Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn (Liquorice)
Lodhra – Symplocos racemosa Roxb.
Kashmarya / Gambhari – Gmelina arborea Linn.
Sariba – Hemidesmus indicus R. Br. (Indian Sarsaparilla)
Musta – Cyperus rotundus Linn. (Nut Grass)
Amalaka – Emblica officinalis (Indian Gooseberry)
Hribera – Pavonia odorata Willd
Padmakesara – Nelumbo nucifera, its androcium
Padmaka – Prunus cerasoides D.Don. (Bird Cherry)
Mrinala – Stalk or stem of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn (Sacred Lotus)
Chandana – Santalum album Linn (Sandal Wood)
Ushira – Vetiveria zizanioidis (Linn.) Nash. (Khaskhas grass)
Nilotpala / Kumuda – Nymphaea nouchali Burm.f. (Indian Red Water Lily)
Parushaka – Grewia asiatica Linn.

Available form:

Kashayam / Kwatham – Herbal Decoction

Dose:

10-15ml with 30-45 ml water, preferably before food, twice or thrice daily or as per the instructions of an experienced Ayurvedic Doctor

Indications:

Pandu Roga – Anaemia
Kamala – Jaundice
Chardi – Vomiting, Nausea
Bhrama – Giddiness, Vertigo
Pratishyaya – Influenza, Flu, Cold
Daha – Burning sensation especially in stomach, hands, feet
Unmada – Insanity
Pitta Roga – Diseases manifested due to excessive contamination of Pitta
Vata Roga – Diseases manifested due to excessive contamination of Vata
Yakrit Roga – Liver Disorders
Pleeha Roga – Spleenic Disorders
Agnimandhya – Lack of appetite, Sluggish metabolism or digestion
Ajeerna – Indigestion
Jwara – Fever
Madaatyaya – Intoxication especially that induced due to consumption of alcohol
Murcha – Fainting, Loss of consciousness
Trishna – Excessive thirst
Rakta-vamana – Vomiting of blood, Haemoptysis
Raktasraava – Excessive bleeding from any orifice
Ushnata – Excessive heat (impact of severe heat during summer and its complications)

Disclaimer:

Self medication is harmful
Medicines are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone). Patient discrimination (Prakriti) and Disease discrimination (Vikriti) should be done by an experienced Ayurvedic doctor
Many options of medicines are available for a particular disease condition and there may be something else which suits you better. Other medications which are disease and condition specific may be suggested by your Ayurvedic doctor after the type and nature of the disease is diagnosed.
Necessary lifestyle changes and diet protocol are mandatory for a reasonable healing to set in
Cause of your disease needs to be identified and isolated.
Adjuvants, co-prescriptions and treatments if required will be decided by your Ayurvedic Doctor

Prevention or interventions…when you think of handling things in a natural way…think of AYURVEDA