Kachura Powder (Rhizome)

Overview

Product Description:

Reference: Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia Of India

Category: Ekal Churna (Single Herb Powder)

Form: Fine powder

Botanical Name: Curcuma zedoaria

Sanskrit Name: Kacchura, Dravida

Common Name: Katuri, Saali, Ekangi, Sari, Kachura, Zedoary, Kachuro, Shatkachuro, Kachuro, Kachora, Kachalama, Kachoramu, Gandha sunthi, Karchura, Kichili, Kizhanghu, Padam Kizhangu, Kichilli gadda, Zarambad.

Part Used: Dried Rhizome

Dose: 3 - 6 gm

Rasapanchak (Properties):

Rasa - Katu, Tikta

Guna -Laghu, Tiksna

Virya - Usna

Vipaka - Katu

Karma - Deepana, Vaatahara, Kaphahara, Ruchiya, Mukhavisadyakara

Disclaimer

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.

Indications (Uses & Benefits)

Fever (ज्वरः) (jvaraḥ) [ITA-5.6.1]

Haemorrhoids (अर्शः) (Arśaḥ) [ITA-5.10.1]

Cough (कासः) (kāsaḥ) [ITA-5.18.1]

Hiccup (हिक्का (हिध्मा)) (hikkā (hidhmā)) [ITA-5.19.1]

Dyspnoea (श्वासः) (śvāsaḥ) [ITA-5.20.1]

Lumps or growths (stable or transitory) in abdomen (गुल्मः) (gulmaḥ) [ITA-5.37.1]

Being confined to mahasrotasa; obstructing upper and lower orifices; colicky pain in abdomen; glandular swelling on palpation; glandular swelling between cardiac and bladder regions; glandular swelling which is mobile; glandular swelling which is fixed; glandular swelling increasing and decreasing in size; circular glandular swelling; sharp piercing type of pain; severe pain; difficulty in breathing; anahal/adhmanam; gulmal/rigidity/stiffness.

Goitre (गलगगण्डः) (galagaṇḍaḥ) [ITA-5.47.1]

Ulcer (व्रणः) (vraṇaḥ) [ITA-5.54.1]

Multiple dermatological diseases (कुष्ठः) (kuṣṭhaḥ) [ITA-5.59.1]

Worm Infestation / Helminthiasis / Parasitic Disease (कृमिरोग) (Kṛmiroga) [G-5]

Abdominal pain (colicky or persistent). Loss of appetite or abnormal craving for food, Nausea and vomiting. Diarrhea or constipation, Itching around the anus (especially at night, typical of pinworms). Paleness, fatigue, and weakness due to anemia. Swelling or bloating of the abdomen. Foul smell from mouth or body. Skin eruptions, itching, or rashes in some cases. Restlessness, irritability, disturbed sleep (especially in children).

Splenic Disorder / Splenomegaly (प्लीहरोग) (Plīharoga) [G-6]

Enlargement of the spleen (palpable swelling in the left upper abdomen). Pain or heaviness in the left hypochondriac region. Abdominal distension and discomfort. Loss of appetite and indigestion. Weakness and fatigue. Anemia or pallor due to impaired blood function. Fever or intermittent fevers in some cases. Weight loss or emaciation in chronic conditions. General debility and reduced immunity.

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