Kottamchukkadi Churnam is an excellent remedy for Rheumatic Pains and Swelling (Vata Vikara) and is used as an external application. It should be done with the guidance and supervision of an Ayurvedic doctor.
Kottamchukkadi Churnam:
Ref: Sahasrayogam
Composition of Vyoshadi Vatakam:
- Kushtam / Kottam – Saussurea lappa
- Chukku / Sunthi – Zingiber officinale
- Vayambu / Vacha – Acorus calamus
- Shigru – Moringa oleifera
- Lashunam – Allium sativum
- Kartotti / Kamsamara – Hugonia mystax
- Devadruma / Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
- Siddhartha / Sarshapa – Brassica juncea
- Suvaha / Rasna – Alpinia galangal
Available form:
- Churnam / Choornam – Herbal fine powder
Use:
- External Application
Dose:
- As required
With……..
- Made into paste with Tamarind juice, warm water, suitable medicated / herbal oils or as directed by Ayurveda doctor
Indications:
- Vata Roga / Vata Vikara’s – Diseases of Vayu predominance, Rheumatic Pains
- Shotha – Swelling / Inflammation in Rheumatic diseases
- Amavata – To reduce pain and swelling in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatism
- Sandhigata Vata – To reduce pain and swelling in Osteo-arthritis
- Vatarakta – Gout
- Mamsagata Vata – Myalgia / Muscular pains
Other Uses:
- Used as an ingredient in Churna Pinda Sweda (Bolus Powder Fomentation) treatment. This is preferred to relieve pain and swelling in Rheumatic diseases like Amavata and Sandhigata Vata. It is also effectively used in relieving pain and swelling in Kati Shoola and Kati Graha (Low Back Pain, Lumbago), Greeva Shoola and Greeva Stambha (Cervical Spondylisis, Neck Pain), Prishta Shoola (Spinal Pain, Spondylitis / Spondylosis) etc.
Disclaimer:
- These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
- Application / 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.imagekb.com/arthritis
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/09/080929123935.htm
https://www.healthtap.com/topics/how-to-run-for-exercise-when-you-have-spinal-arthritis
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
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