Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam is polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation. This medicine is useful in treatment of diseases of skin and liver. It shows beneficial effect in burning sensation, pigmentation, itching, ulcers etc. This medicine balances Pitta and Kapha dosh. Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam removes toxins from blood and liver. It rejuvenates the skin, improves digestion, and protects liver. It is effective in diseases of liver such as jaundice, viral infections etc.
This medicine is available in form of liquid and tablets. Tablets are very concentrated decoction.
The chief ingredient of this medicine is Patola and Katurohini. Katukurohini/Katurohini/Kutki is Ayurvedic name of medicinal herb Picrorhiza kurroa, a perennial herb found in alpine regions with temperate climatic conditions. It is named as Katuka or Katuki due to its immense bitter taste. It is has rhizomes root and used as a bitter tonic and for the treatment of liver disorders. It is cooling, laxative, carminative, digestive, stomachic, cholagogue, hepato-protective, anti-viral, anti-pyretic, immunomodulating, free-radical scavenging, anti-spasmodic and anti-inflammatory. In large doses, it acts like a purgative. Katuki use is mentioned in ancient classical Ayurvedic treatise, Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita, for treatment of jaundice and liver disorders. Scientific studies affirms its anti-inflammatory, liver protective and bilirubin excretion improving properties.
Here is given more about Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam such as indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.
Key Ingredients of Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam
- Patola Trichosanthes dioica 1 Part
- Katurohini (Katuka) Picrorrhiza kurroa 1 Part
- Chandana Santalum album 1 Part
- Madhusrava Marsdenia tenacissima 1 Part
- Guduchi Tinospora cordifolia 1 Part
- Patha Cyclea peltata 1 Part
Uses of Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam
- Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam (Ashtangahridayam) is very effective in diseases due to Kapha and pitta dosh, skin diseases, fever, loss of appetite, jaundice and other liver disorders.
- Leprosy, Skin diseases, non-healing ulcer
- Liver disorders, hepatitis, jaundice
- Nausea, low appetite
- Fever
- Blood impurities
Dosage of Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam
Take 10-15ml of Kashayam (liquid/decoction form) two or three times diluted with equal amount of water twice daily OR take Kashayam Tablets, 2-3 Tablets twice or thrice a day empty stomach.
Where to buy
You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores.
This medicine is manufactured by Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, Ashoka pharmaceuticals, Nagarjuna, Kottakkal, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kerala Ayurveda, and some other pharmacies.