Kumaryasavam is an Ayurvedic medicine for nourishment, urinary & renal diseases, urinary calculi, tuberculosis, and bleeding disorders. It is also used as an aphrodisiac.
Vantaggi di Kumaryasavam
It is useful in indigestion, loss of taste, intestinal parasites and other diseases of digestive system. It helps in bleeding disorders, ascites, swelling, etc.
It improves digestive & absorptive power in deficiency diseases and compromised immunity like tuberculosis. It is beneficial in bleeding due to intestinal parasites.
It is used in the treatment of almost all urinary tract diseases. It helps to dissolve and expel urinary calculi.
It is found beneficial in peptic ulcer, many types of ascites, epilepsy, memory loss etc.
It improves taste, digestion & absorption, reduces stomach discomforts, and relieves memory problems. Thus, it is a drug of choice in clinical depression and Alzheimer’s disease.
Being a nourishing formulation, it works as an aphrodisiac. It helps relieve azoospermia and other disorders of sperm & semen formation and ejaculation. It is also beneficial in premature ejaculation & erectile dysfunction. It is used widely in infertility.
Indicazioni di Kumaryasavam
- Balavarnaagnideepana – Improves strength, complexion and digestive fire
- Brumhanam – Nourishing
- Rochana – Improves taste
- Vrishyam – Aphrodisiac
- Paktisoolanivaranam – Stomachache
- Udara – Ascites
- Kshaya – Tuberculosis and emaciation
- meha – Diabetes and urinary tract disorders
- Udavarta – Distension of abdomen with abnormal sounds & discomforts.
- Apasmriti – Memory loss
- Mootrakrichra – Painful urination
- Apasmara – Epilepsy
- Sukladosha – Seminal disorders
- Asmari – Urinary calculi
- Krimijam raktapitta – Bleeding due to intestinal parasites or microbial infestation
Ingredients of Kumaryasava
| Aloe vera | Kumari | Aloe barbadensis miller |
It is used topically in the treatment of dermatological and wound healing conditions. The oral application of the Aloe vera latex is promoted as a laxative, whereas gel and whole-leaf oral preparations have been variously recommended for use as an adjunct to chemotherapy treatment and to ameliorate diverse disorders such as DM, infectious diseases, metastatic cancer, and ulcerative colitis. Studies showed that Aloe vera has been used to prevent skin ulcers and to treat burn wounds, postoperative wounds, cracked nipples, genital herpes, psoriasis, and chronic wounds including pressure ulcers.
Vyosha/Thrikaru
It is a group of three drugs namely,
Trikatu Churna is helpful in following health conditions.[36]
- Constipation with mucous or sticky stool.
- Loss of appetite.
- Indigestion.
- Gas or flatulence.
- Bloating.
- Abdominal distension.
- Irritable bowel syndrome.
- Common cold (acute phase during running nose).
- Cough with thin white phlegm.
- Asthma (chest congestion due to phlegm).
- Weight loss (obesity).
- Body aches with feeling of heaviness in the body.
- High cholesterol levels.
- Atherosclerosis.
- High blood pressure due to hypercholesterolemia
| Zenzero essiccato | Sunthi | Zingiber officinalis |
È untuosa e calda, dal sapore pungente, ma diventa dolce dopo la digestione. È afrodisiaco e bilancia Vata e Kapha.
Migliora la capacità gustativa e favorisce la digestione. Allevia la tosse, il raffreddore e altri problemi respiratori. Non è un lassativo, anzi provoca stitichezza.
| Pepe nero | Maricha | Piper nigrum L. |
Black Pepper is extremely useful for respiratory disorders and asthma. In conditions like hoarse voice, dental caries, in removing bad breadth (halitosis), the gargling of Black Pepper Powder along with salt and warm water may be used. Black pepper is also used in case of Heavy diets as it aids digestion. Black pepper is also used in the weakness and loosening of the anal sphincter especially in case of piles. For Headache and migraine, nasal drops of Black pepper powder prepared in milk is used. It helps to remove the chronic headache. The same preparation can also be used as local application on fore head in the form of paste. Black pepper reduces itching and discharge through the lesions when used in the form of local application on skin disorders.
| Pepe lungo | Pippali | Piper longum |
Ha un'azione carminativa e può essere usata come aperitivo. Il frutto e la radice di Pippali vengono utilizzati sotto forma di polvere per trattare febbre, diarrea, pilucchi, tosse, singhiozzo, asma, raucedine, flatulenza, coliche, vomito, gastrite acida, edema, malattie della bocca, malattie degli occhi, malattie dello sperma, malattie delle donne, itterizia e mal d'orecchi.
Il pippali mescolato al miele allevia tosse, dispnea, febbre, splenomegalia e singhiozzo.
Trikatu Churna is helpful in following health conditions.
- Constipation with mucous or sticky stool.
- Loss of appetite.
- Indigestion.
- Gas or flatulence.
- Bloating.
- Abdominal distension.
- Common cold (acute phase during running nose).
- Cough with white phlegm.
- Asthma (chest congestion due to phlegm).
- Obesità
- Body aches with feeling of heaviness in the body.
- High cholesterol levels.
- Atherosclerosis.
- High blood pressure due to hypercholesterolemia
| Indian clove | Lavanga | Syzygium aromaticum |
It has anti-oxidant, microbial, antinociceptive, anti-viral, anti-cancerous, and analgesic properties. It can prevent metastasis related to oxidative stress. It improves taste & digestion. It is useful in excessive thirst, vomiting, pain & distension of abdomen, colic pain, cough, breathing difficulties, hiccups, tuberculosis, emaciation etc.
Chaturjata- Group of four aromatic herbs namely,
| Cinnamon/Dalchini | Twak | Cinnamomum zeylanicum |
It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, and anti-diabetic properties. It helps lower the cholesterol levels in blood. It is used in vomiting, gastro-intestinal problems and breathing disorders. It can strengthen the heart muscles.
| Cardamom | Ela | Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton |
It can help in controlling asthma. It is beneficial in teeth and gum infections, cataracts, nausea, diarrhoea, as well as cardiac, digestive and kidney disorders.
| Indian bay leaf | Tejapatra | Cinnamomum tamala |
It has gastro-protective properties. It enhances immune system, gastro-intestinal tract, and functions of liver. it has antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, carminative, anthelmintic, diuretic and antimicrobial activity. It is used in colic, dyspepsia, and diarrhoea.
| Noce di rosa indiana/legno di ferro di Ceylon/zafferano di Cobra | Nagakesara | Mesua ferrea L. |
Elimina kapha, è utile nelle infezioni del tratto urinario, negli avvelenamenti, nell'artrite reumatoide, nei pruriti e negli edemi. È utile nel trattamento di febbre, sete eccessiva, sudorazione, vomito e nausea, cattivo odore del corpo, malattie della pelle, herpes, ecc. È utile in alcuni tipi di mal di testa.
| Ceylon leadwort | Chitraka | Plumbago zeylanica L. |
It aids digestion and increases appetite. It has anti-inflammatory action. It can also be used in liver diseases.
| Long pepper – root | Pippaleemoola | Piper longum |
It is pungent in taste and hot in potency. It breaks down thick sputum and is beneficial in sinusitis and asthma. It is also useful in the treatment of worm infestation, infected wounds, ascites, enlargement of abdomen, distension of abdomen, splenomegaly, asthma, tuberculosis and other chronic respiratory disorders. It improves taste and relieves anorexia.
| False black pepper | Vidanga
|
Embelia ribes |
It is an appetiser and mild laxative. It has carminative, stimulant, anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-cancerous and anthelmintic properties.
| Scindapsus | Gajapippali
|
Scindapsus officinalis (ROXB.) Schott |
It is used for erectile disorders, respiratory ailments (cough, bronchitis, pharyngitis, and asthma), worm infestation, dysentery, troubles of the throat, odema, rheumatism, arthritis and diarrhoea. It is also used as carminative, anthelmintic, cardiotonic, diaphoretic, antiprotozoal (fruit), and hypoglycaemic (stem and fruit). It also has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-asthmatic, cytostatic and antimicrobial properties.
| Kaattu mulak | Chavya/ Chavika
|
Piper retrofactum Vahl. |
It is useful in treating indigestion, abdominal colic, worm infestation, poisoning, anorexia, productive cough, asthma, bronchitis, fever, diarrhoea, IBS, haemorrhoids, fistula, chronic respiratory disorders, throat disorders, and rheumatic conditions
| Common juniper | Hapusha | Juniperus communis L. |
Juniper berries or extract of the plant has traditionally been used as diuretic, anti-arthritis, anti-diabetes, antiseptic as well as for the treatment of gastrointestinal and autoimmune disorders. The essential oil and extracts of juniper have been experimentally documented to have antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal activities. Recent studies have also found anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, hypoglycaemic and hypolipidemic effects of berries.
| Cilantro seeds | Dhanyaka | Coriandrum sativum Linn. |
It is an anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, diuretic, and anti-pyretic. It improves digestion and absorption; it is good for heart.
| Betel palm | Kramuka | Areca catechu Linn. |
It is an astringent and stimulant. It relieves hunger and abdominal discomfort. It kills and expels intestinal worms and parasites. It has diuretic and laxative properties.
| Genziana gialla, elleboro | Katurohini | Picrorhiza kurroa |
Viene utilizzata per dispepsia, febbre e come purgante. Sebbene presenti attività antiossidanti, antinfiammatorie e immunomodulanti, è apprezzata soprattutto per il suo effetto epatoprotettivo.
| Coco grass, nut grass, purple nutsredge | Musta | Cyperus rotundus L. |
It has marked anti-inflammatory action. It also has anthelmintic, antioxidant and antifungal properties. The drug improves lactation, relieves fever, burning sensation, and excessive thirst. It is also used in treating diarrhoea, dyspepsia and skin diseases.
Thriphala-a group of 3 drugs namely,
| Mirobalano chebulico | Patria | Terminalia chebula RETZ. & WILLD. |
It is one of the main drugs in Ayurveda, one of the Rasayana and a member of an important group, Triphala. It is used in a wide variety of diseases as it possesses anti-bacterial anti-fungal anti-viral anti-diabetic anti-mutagenic anti-oxidant anti-ulcer and wound-healing properties.
| Beleric myrobalan, Bahera | Aksha | Terminalia bellirica (GAERTN.) ROXB. |
A very good healer of gastric diseases, common cold, leukoderma and also cures digestive disorders. It has laxative and anti-inflammatory actions. It is one of the important ingredients in triphala an Ayurvedic preparation. Other properties for which it is used are as health tonic and as rejuvenator. It is used in treatment of piles also.
| Amla, Indian gooseberry | Dhatri | Emblica officinalis GAERTN. |
Amla exhibits strong antioxidant activity. It is one of the most important plants in the traditional Ayurvedic medical system as well as in other traditional health systems for immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer and hepatoprotective actions. It is widely used for anti-diabetic effect.It is a part of the famous group of drugs called Thriphala.
| Siamese ginger | Rasna | Alpinia galanga (L.) WILLD
|
It is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions. It is one of the main ingredients of various formulations alleviating pain.
| Himalayan cedar | devadaru | Cedrus deodara |
It is useful as an expectorant in cough. It relieves asthma and other respiratory diseases by clearing the airways and enhancing the movements of respiratory tract.
It has anti-diabetic effect as it helps reduce high blood sugar levels in blood.
It helps to calm the mind and improves sleep quality.
| Curcuma
|
Haridra | Curcuma longa L.
|
Turmeric is used to help with heartburn or bowel problems like diarrhoea, intestinal gas, and bloating. It is famous for its anti-cancerous and detoxification effects. It is widely used in skin diseases. Some may use it to help with memory problems or problems with the liver or gallbladder. It may also help to lessen swelling and help with signs of arthritis. It has marked anti-inflammatory and antiseptic action.
| Indian barberry/chutro/tree turmeric | Daruharidra
|
Berberis aristata |
It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal anti-diarrhoeal and anti-cancerous properties. It is used in the treatment of ophthalmic infections.
| Canapa Rajmahal | Moorva
|
Marsdenia tenacissima(Roxb.)Moon. |
È antidiabetico e antinfiammatorio. Si usa nel trattamento di ascessi, asma, bronchite, tonsillite, cistite, malattie della pelle, polmonite ecc. È efficace nelle intossicazioni alimentari e da farmaci. È un farmaco anticancerogeno.
| Uva nera | Madhurasa/Mridweeka/Draksha | Vitis vinifera L. |
L'uva è un frutto nutriente e leggermente lassativo che può aiutare l'organismo a superare le malattie, soprattutto quelle del tratto gastrointestinale e del fegato. Poiché il contenuto di nutrienti dell'uva si avvicina a quello del plasma sanguigno, il digiuno da uva è consigliato per la disintossicazione. Il frutto fresco è antilitico, costruttivo, rinfrescante, diuretico e rinforzante. Il frutto è utile anche nel trattamento delle vene varicose, delle emorroidi e della fragilità capillare. Il frutto essiccato è demulcente, rinfrescante, leggermente espettorante, lassativo e stomachico. Ha un leggero effetto per alleviare la tosse. È usato come rimedio per le malattie della pelle e per le malattie degli occhi.
| Red physic nut | Danti | Baliospermum solanifolium (Burm.) Suresh |
It is a strong purgative. It has anthelmintic, diuretic and hepato-protective properties. It is used to treat pain, enlarged spleen, inflammations, jaundice, leukoderma, abdominal tumours, and cancer.
| Indian elecampane | Pushkaramoola | Inula racemosa HOOK. F. |
It is the drug of choice by many physicians in chronic respiratory conditions. It is an expectorant with anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic, and antiseptic properties. The plant is used in chronic bronchitis and rheumatism. Dried rhizomes and roots are used to cure loss of appetite and stomach problems.
| Flannel weed | Bala | Sida cordifolia Linn. |
It is anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, contraceptive and anti-fungal activity. It is a tonic for strengthening nerves and muscles in various neuro motor diseases.
| Country mallow | Atibala | Abutilon indicum Linn. |
It has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, hepato-protective, immuno-modulatory and larvicidal. In traditional medicine, it is used as an aphrodisiac, demulcent, diuretic, laxative, pulmonary and sedative (leaves). The bark is astringent and diuretic; laxative, expectorant and demulcent (seeds); laxative and tonic, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic (plant); analgesic (fixed oil); diuretic and for leprosy (roots).
| Velvet bean | Kapikacchu | Mucuna prurience |
It is famous for its aphrodisiac property. It lowers stress, reduces anxiety, improves focus, boosts libido and elevates mood. It has effects on central & peripheral nervous system. It is itchy to touch due to serotonin on its surface. It is effective in the treatment of many neuro-muscular diseases especially in Parkinsonism.
| Vite perforante | Gokshura/ Thrikantaka
|
Tribulus terrestris |
È utile in patologie quali squilibri ormonali, problemi sessuali, problemi cardiaci, problemi renali e varie malattie della pelle. Aiuta a ridurre i livelli di zucchero e colesterolo nel sangue.
| Indian dill | Sathaahwa
|
Anethum sowa Roxb.exFlem |
It is advised in the treatment of abdominal colic, diarrhoea, fever, wounds and eye diseases.
It is used as an ingredient in gripe water, given to relieve colic pain in babies and flatulence in young children. The seed is aromatic, carminative, mildly diuretic, galactagogue, stimulant and stomachic. The essential oil in the seed relieves intestinal spasms and griping, helping to settle colic. The carminative volatile oil improves appetite, relieves gas and aids digestion. Chewing the seeds improves bad breath. Anethum stimulates milk flow in lactating mothers, and is often given to cattle for this reason. It also cures urinary complaints, piles and mental disorders.
| asafoetida | Hingu | Ferula asafoetida Linn |
It has antispasmodic, carminative, expectorant, laxative, and sedative. The volatile oil in the gum is eliminated through the lungs, making this an excellent treatment for asthma. The odor of asafoetida is imparted to the breath, secretions, flatus, and gastric eruptions. Its properties are antispasmodic, expectorant, stimulant, emmenagogue and vermifuge. It also thins the blood and lowers blood pressure. It is widely used in India in food and medicine.
| Spanish chamomile | Akallaka/Akarakarabha | Anacyclus pyrethrum |
The plant is used as sex stimulant, antidiabetic, diuretic, carminative, aphrodisiac, antioxidant, treating asthma, cardiac diseases, and throat problems. It removes laziness, nerve weakness etc. It is used in stomach-ache, arthritis, sciatica, tooth and gum problems, hiccoughs, epilepsy, headache, pains, (muscle relaxant), worm infestation etc.
| Utanjana | Utimgana | Blepharis edulis |
It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-ulcer and cytotoxic activities.
| Spreading hogweed | Vrischeeva/Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa |
(Sweta & Rakta varieties)
The name Punarnava means it has the capability to repair and regenerate itself. It does the same function in our body also. It is an important anti-inflammatory medicinal herb well known for its diuretic and antioedematous properties. Here it works as a diuretic, by balancing the water retention at the same time helping to reduce oedema in the visceral organs being beneficial in ascites, splenomegaly etc. It can eliminate the unwanted fluid collected in tissues and reduce swelling and thereby reverse inflammation.
| Lodh tree/ Symplocos | Lodhra/ Pachotti | Symplocos racemosa Roxb. |
It has wound healing, anti-diabetic, and hepato-protective properties. It is good for eyes, and a uterine tonic. It alleviates Kapha, Rakta & Pitta. It is used to treat eye diseases, skin diseases, fever, swelling, herpes, Diarrhoea & dysentery. It is recommended in many gynecological issues, especially frequent abortions.
| Cespuglio di fuoco | Dhaataki | Woodfordia fruiticosa Kurtz |
È un antielmintico, nella dissenteria, nella lebbra, nelle malattie del sangue, nella leucorrea e nella menorragia.
Makshikadhatu(Copper pyrite)
Dettagli sulla produzione
As already discussed, Kumaryasavam has 40 herbal ingredients, honey,purified iron bhasma, copper pyrite, and jaggery.
Tutti gli ingredienti vegetali devono essere lavati bene e asciugati all'ombra.
Take 16 Prastha Kumaripatraswarasa in an earthen pot coated inside with ghee.
Aggiungi
one Tulam of jaggery,
½ Tulam of honey,
½ Tula of purifies iron bhasma
8 Pala of Dhataki
And
Powder of
Trikatu
Lavanga
Chaturjata
Chitraka
Pippaleemoola
Vidanga
Gajapippali
Chavika
Hapusha
Dhnya
Kramuka ½ Pala each
Katurohini
Musta
Triphala
Rasna
Devadaru
Haridra
Daruharidra
Moorva
Madhurasa
Danti
Pushkaramoola
Bala
Atibala
Kapikacchu
Trikantaka
Satapushpa
Hingupatri
Akallakamutimgana
Swetapunarnava
Raktapunarnava
Lodhra
Makshikadhatu
Mix it well. Cover it with a clean white cloth and keep it closed and airtight. Keep it for 30 days in a dark place with low temperature. After 30 days, open it and filter through a clean white cloth. Keep it in an airtight glass bottle. Asavam can be used for a longer period of time without any preservatives.
Dosha Dooshya Predominanza con i margini roga.
Kumaryasavam is Kapha-Vaatahara and brumhana.
It acts on aabhyantara and bahya rogamargas.
Dosage and Usage of Kumaryasava
Dosaggio: 25-30 ml dopo il cibo
Utilizzo:
Si consiglia di assumere l'arishtam dopo il cibo, quando il cibo ingerito e l'arishtam saranno digeriti insieme.
Si assume due o tre volte al giorno subito dopo il cibo.
In the text, it is described it should be consumed according to body build & age. The dose may be ½ or 1 or 2 Pala.
Esercizi e Yoga.
As Kumaryasava targets mainly digestion and immunity, following regular exercises and specific yoga asanas like pavanamuktasana, vajrasana, bhujangasana etc for lower back and abdomen recommended.
Regular exercise helps improve the bioavailability of the medicine and food ingested and leads to positive health.
Lo yoga può mantenere l'armonia all'interno e con l'ambiente circostante.
Pavanamuktasana
Vajrasana
Bhujangasana
Exercises for Low backache
Tutti gli esercizi e gli sforzi fisici devono essere decisi ed eseguiti esclusivamente sotto la supervisione di un medico esperto.
Alimentazione e comportamento consigliati
Dieta:
- Da evitare
I pasti pesanti e gli alimenti difficili da digerire causano indigestione.
cibi spazzatura - causano disturbi nella digestione e riducono la biodisponibilità del farmaco
bevande gassate: rendono lo stomaco più acido e disturbano la digestione
cibi refrigerati e congelati - causano una digestione debole e lenta indebolendo agni (fuoco digestivo)
cagliata - causa vidaaha e quindi molte altre malattie
- Da aggiungere
Pasti leggeri e alimenti facilmente digeribili
Grammo verde, zuppe, latticello bollito con curcuma, zenzero e foglie di curry
cibi freschi e caldi lavorati con semi di cumino, zenzero, pepe nero, ajwain, ecc.
Comportamento:
È meglio evitare l'esposizione a luce solare eccessiva, pioggia o polvere.
Evitare il sollevamento di pesi pesanti e altre attività fisiche vigorose.
Mantenere un programma alimentare e di sonno regolare.
Evitate di stare seduti per lungo tempo e di accovacciarvi.
Effetti collaterali e controindicazioni
Non sono stati segnalati effetti collaterali noti.
Diabetic people and people with a gastric ulcers should not take arishta-asavas.
As it contains iron, some persons may develop discomforts like constipation.
Riferimento classico
SHARNGADHARASAMHITA MADHYAMAKHANDA ASAVARISHTAVIDHI
Farmaci equivalenti.
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SNA oushadhasala
Documenti di ricerca
Kumaryasavam
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4678989/
Kumari
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92765/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6330525/
Gajapippali
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260926367_Scindapsus_Officinalis_A_Comprehensive_Review
Akallaka/Akarakarabha
Utingana
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