Vilwadi Kashaya is mentioned in Sahasra Yoga(Chardhi roga Chikitsa), it has actions like Vatanulomana(Does proper movement of air in Git), Does Deepana – Pachana(Digestive and Appetizer).
Indications:- Chardi(Vomiting), Thirstiness, Belching, Atisara(Diarrhoea), Kapha praseka
Ingredients:- Vilwa, Dhanyaka, Bala, Nagara, Laja Mudga.
Vasa Guluchyadi Kashaya is mentioned in Ashtanga Hrudaya Pandu Prakarana, it has got actions like Yakrta Balya(Strengthens liver), Stops bleeding disorders, Malanulomana(Expels waste from body parts).
Indications:- Pandu(Anaemia), Rakta Pitta(Bleeding Disorders), Kamala(Jaundice).
Ingredients:- Vasa, Triphala, Guduchi, Katuka, Bhunimba, Nimba.
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If you are considering trying Varadi Kashayam for weight loss, here are some things you need to know. This product is a water-soluble decoction of various herbal ingredients. It is an excellent product for people with obesity, diabetes, and high blood sugar it do have several positive side effects. Since it contains herbal ingredients, you should store it in an airtight container.
Varadi Kashayam is a powerful ayurvedic medicine for a variety of conditions. The ingredients of this herbal medicine are concentrated decoctions made from Triphala, Asana, Citraka, Nisa which have water-soluble active principles. It is commonly prescribed for people with obesity and other related health issues, such as diabetes, high blood sugar, or high cholesterol.
Varadi Kashayam is particularly effective for people with a kapha-type headache, which is the cause of migraine. It also reduces triglycerides and cholesterol levels, and has anti-inflammatory properties. High cholesterol is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, and Varadi Kashayam can help combat this condition. It also reduces inflammation of the blood vessels, which is a primary cause of atherosclerosis.
While it is considered safe to use for most health conditions, it should be used under the guidance of an Ayurvedic practitioner to avoid side effects. There are a few possible side effects of Varadi Kashayam, but they are rare and usually minor. Excess urination and dry mouth may occur if too much is taken. The benefits of this herbal medicine far outweigh its side effects, and the potential side effects are worth the risk.
Varanadi Kashayam is a popular Ayurvedic medicine for obesity and related ailments. It enhances fat metabolism in the body and prevents cholesterol accumulation and coronary artery disorders. It has been shown to relieve pain and reduce breathlessness due to obesity. It is also believed to cure fatty liver syndrome, a condition in which fat accumulates in the liver. This medicine improves the liver’s functions and burns excess fat.
The Ayurvedic herbal decoction formulation, Varanadi kashayam, is very effective in the treatment of obesity. It also helps to relieve indigestion, relieves gas, soothes the digestive tract, and cures many other ailments.
Ayurvedic doctors use Varanadi kashayam to treat many disorders, including obesity, dyslipidemia, and anemia. It contains Turmeric and Amla, two essential herbs for fighting oxidative stress.
Actions:- It has Lekhana – Durmedohara(Removes excess fat depositions) action mainly.
Indications:- Sthoulya(Obesity), Updrava’s of Sthoulya(Complications of obesity), Prameha(Diabetes)
Varanadi Kashayam, also known as Varanadi Kwatha, is an important Ayurvedic herbal decoction. While the herbal decoction has shown antioxidant and anti-lipase activity, no studies have been conducted on the efficacy of the herb for chronic inflammatory conditions. Its anti-inflammatory activity is important because the body’s immune system produces inflammatory cytokines when it is stimulated by a number of different substances.
The Ayurvedic tradition believes that high cholesterol levels are the cause of many diseases, including cardiovascular disease and stroke. The herbal supplement can help reduce triglycerides and cholesterol levels by balancing Kapha and boosting heart health. Its anti-inflammatory properties prevent inflammation of the heart and other blood vessels, thus preventing cardiovascular disease. In addition to its anti-inflammatory effects, Varanadi Kashayam has many other uses.
Besides fatty liver, the herbal medicine Varanadi Kashayam is a good treatment for asthma and pulmonary hypertension. It helps reduce mucus and alleviates breathlessness caused by obesity. It is also helpful for treating fatty liver syndrome, a condition that develops when the liver is overloaded with fat. By burning excess fat and enhancing the liver’s functions, this Ayurvedic remedy helps with fatty liver syndrome.
Sudarshana Kashaya has got actions which mitigates Jwara(Fever) like Sweda Janaka(Induces Sweating), Santapa hara(Reduce body temperature in fever), Relieves Pain, Does Ama Pachana, does Koshta Sudhi and Yakrt – Pliha Prasadana
Indications:- Sarvadoshaja Jwara(Fever cuased due to all Dosha), Prakrta Jwara(Chronic Fever), Vaikrta Jwara, Teekshna Jwara – Soumya Jwara, Antargata Jwara, Bahirgata Jwara, Sama Jwara, Nirama Jwara, Ashta Vidha Jwara(8 types of fever), Vari dosha janya Jwara, Virudha Bhakshana Janya Jwara(Fever caused due to intake of Poisonous food), Yakrt – Pleeha Roga(Disease of liver and Spleen), Gulma, Trshna(Thirstiness), Pandu(Anaemia), Kamala(Jaundice), Trka – Prshta – Kati – Janu Parswa Shoola.
Ingredients:- Kaliyaka, Haridra, Devadaru, Vaca, Abhaya, Srngi, Kantakari, Patola, Kirata
This Particular formulation is mentioned under Vata Vyadhi Chikitsa of Sahasra Yoga, it has got a good Vata Shamana(Relieves Vata Dosha) action, Sulaghna action(Relieves Pain), Balya(Enhances Strength), Relieves Ama dosha by its Deepana – Pachana action(Action as an Appetizer and Digestive).
Indications:- Sarvanga Vata(Vata afflicted in whole body), Ekanga Vata(Vata afflicted in only a part of body), Kasa(Cough), Swasa(Dyspnoea), Hrdroga(Cardiac disease), Saityam, Tandra(Drowsiness), Sula(Pain), Tuni, Pratituni, Galaroga(Disease of Throat), Angavyatha, Kampa(Shivering), Khalwi, Viswachi, Slipada(Elephentiasis), Sutika Roga, Supti Vata, Jihwa Stambha(Stiffness of Tongue), Apatanaka, Sphutana, Klibata, Akshepaka, Kaubjya, Sopha(Oedema), Atopa(Abdominal distension), Facial Palsy, Guda Ruk(Pain in Anal region), Hanu Ruk, Grdhrasi(Sciatica), Vatakaphaja roga
Ingredients:- Rasna, Eranda, Vaca, Guduchi, Sahachara, Chavya, Musta, Bharangi, Ajamoda, Duralabha, Yavani, Vidanga, Karkkataka Srngi, Sunthi, Bala, Murva, Katurohini, Ativisha, Triphala, Pippali, Punnarnava.
Takra dhara is a variety of shirodhara, in which medicated buttermilk is poured in a continuous stream over the forehead, in a specified manner.
Materials required:
Preparation of the medicine:
Pre-operative measures:
Since it is done as a shamana therapy no poorvakarma is needed. The application of oil on head and body is usually done as a practise. Suitable oils according to roga are selected by the physician for this purpose. The eyes should be covered with eye pads and gauze should be tied around the head above the eyebrows. The ear should be plugged with two cotton pieces.
Procedure:
The patient should lie in supine position on the droni. A small pillow should be placed under the neck. The dhara pot should be kept in such a way as to allow steady flowsing of the liquid, poured into it, over the forehead of the patient. The tip of dharavarti should be 4-5 cm above the forehead of the patient and total wick length should be 8-10cm. The takra falling should be poured again into the vessel after collecting it from the droni. The vessel should always be kept oscillating so that the takra will fall into the patient’s entire forehead without interruption.
In short all the procedures are same as shirodhara, but takra should not be heated or reused.
Time to perform the procedure:
Generally the treatment is done in the morning hours, between 7-10 am. If necessary, it can be done between 4-6 pm.
Duration:
The process should be done daily for a period of 7 to 14 days. The duration of treatment as well as the time period is according to the nature of the disease and the physical condition of the patient. It is done usually for a fixed time (45minutes to 1 hour).
Post-operative procedure:
After the dhara, the head is washed with Amalaki kwatha. Then head should be wiped with towel and rasnadi choorna is applied . Patient is advised to take rest for a period same as the period of the procedure, then to take bath.
Complications and management:
Shivering is observed in some patients due to excess sheeta. In such case the procedure is stopped immediately and the patient is managed with ushnopachara.
