| Punarnavadi Kashaya Gulika (100 Tablets) by Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala Punarnavadi Kashayam is polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation indicated in various conditions. This formula is also known as Punarnavadi Kwath/kvath. It has diuretic action and useful in inflammatory conditions, edema, swelling etc. In various diseases Punarnavadi Kashayam is given in combination of other medicines. In endometriosis, this medicine is given in combination of chandraprabha vatika to cure pain and inflammation in pelvic region. Kashayam are concentrated decoction of medicinal herbs prepared in water. The usual dosage of Kashayam is about twelve ml of decoction in four times water. If the kwath is available in form of powder then decoction is prepared by boiling churna in recommended amount of water. Nowadays, kwath are also available in tablet form for easy administration. Such tablets are prepared by concentrating decoction till they can be given pill shape. Generally one tablet is equivalent to 5-6 ml of decoction and at a time 2-3 tablets are taken twice a day. Ingredients of Punarnavadi Kashayam: Boerhaavia diffusa, Cedrus deodara, Curcuma longa, Picrorrhiza kurroa, Trichosanthes dioica, Terminalia chebula, Azadirachta indica, Cyperus rotundus, Zingiber officinale, Tinospora cordifolia Uses of Punarnavadi Kashayam:- Urogenital disorder
- Fluid retention, swelling, Ascites
- Renal diseases
- Fever, cough, Dyspnoea, Bronchial complaints
- General weakness, anaemia
Dosage of Punarnavadi Kashayam:- 12 ml of decoction twice a day before meals or as directed by physician.
- Kashayam/ qwath tablet is made from 12gms of crude drug and is equivalent to 6ml of concentrated qwath/ kashayam.
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About Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala Thaikkattu Mooss’ family has contributed significantly for the growth of Ayurveda, the science of holistic healing. The tradition of the family dates back to the legendary days of Lord Parasurama. The profound knowledge in all the 8 branches of Ayurveda - Kayachikitsa, Balachiktsa, Grihachikitsa, Urdhwavanga chikitsa, Salya Chikitsa, Visha Chikitsa, Rasayanam and Vajeekaranam – gave the masters the title ASHTAVAIDYAN. The splendid tradition of Thaikkattu Mooss’family begins with Sri. Narayanan Mooss and Ittiravi Mooss of the 19th century. In 1924, Ashtavaidyan Narayanan Mooss was awarded the much coveted title of VAIDYARATNAM by Lord Reading., the then Viceroy of India. Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala was founded in 1941 by Ashtavaidyan Sri. E.T. Neelakandhan Mooss, the son of Ashtavaidyan Sri. Narayanan Mooss. The Nation conferred upon him Padmasri in 1992 as a recognition of his contribution in the field of Ayurveda. Vaidyaratnam institutions have now forayed into new areas, scripting a new saga of success under the able leadership of Ashtavaidyan Sri. E.T. Narayanan Mooss, (Padmabhushan awardee) |
