Aragwadhadi Kashayam

Aragwadhadi Kashayam is decoction of some herbs used in skin diseases such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, diseases caused by phlegm and other diseases such as vomiting, fever, diabetes, obesity and indigestion. Furthermore, it is also useful as anti-septic solution for washing and cleansing wounds.

Main Ingredients of Aragwadhadi Kashayam

Cassia fistula, holarrhena antidysentrica, stereospermum suvaveolens, azadirachta indica, tinospora cordifolia, moringa oleifera, butea frondosa, cyclea peltata, strobilanthus heynianus, pongamia glabra are main ingredients in aragwadhadi Kashayam.

Ayurveda Pharmacological action of Aragwadhadi Kashayam

Aragwadhadi Kashayam is liquid medicine that possesses extracts of various useful herbs. It is prepared from mainly from herbs that pacify kapha humor and beneficial in diseases caused by excessive phlegm. It has mild laxative effects and it aids to eliminate accumulated toxins through stool. In Ayurveda, therapeutic purgation is used to detoxify the body but if you cannot go for this procedure than safe choice is aragwadhadi Kashayam.

It cleanses the intestinal cavities and increases absorption of essential nutrients. It also has property of appetizer and may correct liver functions. Therefore, it may be beneficial in patients suffering from loss of appetite and indigestion. In skin diseases, it may work on the principle of detoxification as described above. Moreover, it also reduces itching and burning sensation of skin.

It is anti-bacterial and anti-microbial Ayurvedic medicine. It is traditionally also used to wash and cleanse wounds due to these properties and anti-septic property. It is also anti-emetic. Therefore, it is commonly used in feeling of nausea and in treatment of vomiting by Ayurveda physicians.

Traditional Ayurveda Textbook Uses and indications of Aragwadhadi Kashayam

1. Skin Diseases such as itching, eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
2. Fever
3. Diabetes
4. Nausea and Vomiting
5. Indigestion
6. Obesity
7. It is also used to cleanse and wash wounds and external injuries.
8. Diseases arise from phlegm or chemical poisoning

Side effects and precautions of Aragwadhadi Kashayam

There is no side effect mentioned in Ayurvedic texts or reported by a client as such from therapeutic use of this preparation. It is advisable that Ayurvedic medicine and treatment are generally considered to be safe when taken under the supervision and guidance of an Ayurvedic Doctor, but rarely may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. We recommend seeking urgent medical attention in the case of an adverse reaction.

References:

1. Ras tantra saar avum sidh prayog sangreh
2. Ayurveda saar sangreh