Kuṭajāriṣṭa

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Kuthajaarishta is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent, and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self generated in the preparation over a period of time.

Method of preparation

• Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 and 4 (Kvatha Dravya) of the formulation composition.
• Wash and clean the ingredients numbered 2 and 3 (Kvatha Dravya) of the formulation composition.
• Add specified amount of water to the Kvatha Dravya, soak overnight, heat, reduce to one fourth and filter through muslin cloth to obtain Kvatha.
• Add the ingredient number 6 of the formulation composition to the Kvatha, allow to dissolve and filter through the muslin cloth.

Description

• Clear dark brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with aromatic odour and bitter taste.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protected from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Grahani (malabsorption syndrome), Pravahika (dysentery), Raktatisara (diarrhoea with blood), Jvara (fever).

Dose

• 15 - 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.