A decoction form of Dhanwantaram Thailam, used internally for Vata disorders, especially post-delivery care.
Ayurvedic Pharmacology
This formulation exhibits the following Ayurvedic pharmacological properties:
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta, Kashaya | Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic; Kashaya (Astringent) — drying, absorbent, wound-healing |
| Guna | Laghu | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening |
| Prabhava | Vatahara, Shoolaghna | Shoolaghna — analgesic, relieves pain |
Dosha Effects
Dhanwantaram Kashayam pacifies Vata. {’ It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.’ if r.get(’tridosha’) else ‘’} {’ It may aggravate ’ + ‘, ‘.join(aggravate) + ’ when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.’ if aggravate else ‘’}
Usage
This is a Decoction (Kwath/Kashaya). Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage, preparation method (Anupana), and duration of therapy based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti). Classical texts describe specific indications, contraindications, and processing methods for each formulation.
Data sourced from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database v1.0 beta (CC BY 4.0).