Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam is polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation. This medicine is useful in the treatment of diseases of the skin and the liver. It shows a beneficial effect in the burning sensation, pigmentation, itching, ulcers, etc. This medicine balances Pitta, and Kapha dosh. Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam removes toxins from blood and the liver. It rejuvenates the skin, improves digestion, and protects the liver. It is effective in diseases of the liver such as jaundice, viral infections, etc.
This medicine is available in the form of liquid and tablets. Tablets are very concentrated decoction.
The chief ingredient of this medicine is Patola and Katurohini. Katukurohini/Katurohini/Kutki is an 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 the liver disorders. It is a 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 the treatment of jaundice and the liver disorders. Scientific studies affirms its anti-inflammatory, the 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 the liver disorders.
- Leprosy, Skin diseases, non-healing ulcer
- Liver disorders, hepatitis, jaundice
- Nausea, low appetite
- Fever
- Blood impurities
The Dosage of Patolakaturohinyadi Kashayam
Take 10-15ml of Kashayam (liquid/decoction form) two or three times diluted with an 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.