A classical decoction with Varuna, used for urinary calculi, obesity, and other Kapha disorders.
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, Ruksha | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness; Ruksha (Dry) — absorbs moisture, drying |
| Virya | Ushna | Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta |
| Vipaka | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening |
| Prabhava | Lekhana, Ashmaribhedana | Lekhana — scraping, reduces fat and Kapha; Ashmaribhedana — expels kidney stones |
Dosha Effects
Varunadi Kwath pacifies Kapha. {’ 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).