Kamdudha Ras (Moti Yukt)
Reference – Ras Yog Sagar
Abstract
Ayurveda is an ancient medicine science which has a solution for each and every ailment. In ayurveda the prime importance has been given to jatharagni (digestive fire) and acharyas mentioned that every disease is due to low digestive fire. In today’s world almost every person is suffering from indigestion. Digestion is a process in which there is breakdown of food items into small pieces so that the essential nutrients get absorbed by the blood. What if our digestion gets disturbed? As per ayurveda , the primary cause of this is imbalance pitta. So for managing pitta, we are going to put a limelight on a classical herbo-mineral formulation named kamdudha ras and its tremendous health benefits.
Introduction
Kamdudha ras is an ancient herbomineral classical ayurvedic formulation in tablet form. It is widely used in ayurvedic practice for the management of gastritis and bleeding disorders. It also promotes digestion, relieves burning sensation, vertigo, nausea, vomiting etc.
Classical Indication
Raktaja vikara
Ingredients
- Mukta pishti
- Praval pishti
- Shukti pishti
- Kapardak bhasma
- Shankh bhasma
- Shuddha sonageru
- Giloy satva
Description Of The Ingredients
- Mukta pishti (calx of pearl) – It normalises kapha and pitta dosha and is very good for burning sensation in feet and hands. Mukta is a rejuvenator which nourishes the body very well.
- Praval pishti (Calx of coral) – Praval is a wonderful gemstone which assists in managing raktapitta (bleeding disorders), kasa (cough), eye disorders and weak digestion.
- Shukti pishti (Pearl oyster shell) – Shukti pshti mainly pacifies pitta dosha and aids in relieving symptoms of indigestion, diarrhea, bloating, acid reflux , gastritis etc.
- Kapardak bhasma (Calx of marine shell) – Kapardak bhasma normalizes vata and kapha dosha due to its katu (pungent) rasa and ushna (hot) properties. It helps in relieving pain, IBS, Tuberculosis and many other disorders.
- Shankh bhasma (Conch shell) – It possess Antacid, Stool binding agent, Anti-diarrheal, Appetite stimulant and Digestive stimulant, Antispasmodic, Anti-inflammatory (effects appear on liver, spleen and intestines), Calcium Supplement (not used alone), Antioxidant and Anti-emetic properties. Thus, detoxifies the body and sustains its normal functioning.
- Shuddha sonageru (Purified ochre) – It is very beneficial in bleeding disorders, vomiting, hiccups due to its cold in potency, sweet and soft in nature.
- Giloy satva (Extract of Tinospora cordifolia) – Giloy is a wonderful herb which assists in managing all types of disorders by boosting immunity of the body. It possesses antioxidants, anticancer, anti-inflammatory and various other properties. So it detoxifies the cells and increases the ability of the body to fight the infections.
Method Of Preparation
- Take all the ingredients in equal proportion
- And now do mardan (ticturation) in the kharal yantra
- When all the ingredients are properly mixed then prepare a tablet of 1-3 ratti accordingly.
- Store it in a airtight glass container
Medicinal Properties
Followings are the properties:-
- Kamdudha ras sheet veerya (cold potency), kshobhanasahak () and shakti dayak (strengthens the body). It also pacifies pachan kriya (Increased metabolism), rudhirabhisaran (bleeding), vata vahana (regulation of vata dosha in the body), mutramarga (urinary tract). This is a wonderful rasayan which can be used in all types of pitta disorders.
- In bleeding disorders kamdudha ras is very beneficial but it should be given with durva swaras (juice of Cynodon dactylon) and pomegranate juice. We can also use amla murabba with kamdudha ras in blood disorders.
- Headache due to pitta elevation – In this type of condition, it should be given with makkan (butter) and dharoshan dudh (Fresh milk of cow). This combination will alleviate excessive pitta from the body and maintain the normal state of tridosha.
- Amlapitta (Acid reflux) – In acid reflux, it is advised to take kamdudha ras with sutshekhar ras, amla swaras, cow’s ghee.
- In diarrhea, kamdudha ras is very good medicine which helps in sustaining the electrolyte imbalance and normalise them with their pitta pacifying action.
- In pitta predominant unmada (Psychological disorders) – Kamdudha ras is also useful in managing pitta predominant Unmada if given with 2 masha (1944 mg) brahmi (bacopa monnieri) churna or shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) churna.
- In gynecological issues, it should be given with rice water and cow’s milk
- In diabetes it is advised to take with Pippali churna (Piper longum)
- In vertigo, Kamdudha ras should be taken with arjuna bark powder (if Vertigo is due to poor circulation), Jatamansi churna (If vertigo is due to anxiety), Drakshavaleha (if vertigo is due to Anemia), Chandi bhasma and sarivadi vati (if vertigo is due to inner ear problem) etc.
Indications
- Duodenal ulcers
- Heartburn
- Hyperacidity or Dyspepsia
- Chronic Gastritis
- Peptic ulcer
- Vertigo
- Diarrhea with burning sensation
- Schizophrenia
- Mouth ulcer
- Epilepsy
- Headache
- Migraine
- Leukorrhea
- Menorrhagia
- Metrorrhagia
- Menometrorrhagia
- Nervine Weakness
- Burning sensation during urination
- Hysteria or unmanageable emotional excesses
- Ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Bleeding piles
- Nausea and vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
- Emotional trauma
Dosage
250 mg to 375 mg twice a day with proper adjuvant.
Anupana (adjuvant)
Jeera and mishri or as directed by the physician.
Contraindications
- Avoid giving in lactation and pregnancy
- It should be stored in cool and dry place
- Keep it away from childrens
- It is contraindicated in children
Conclusion
At last we can say the above explained herbal formulation is very good in managing pitta disorders. In Spite of taking Antacid or H2 blockers we should start taking kamdudha ras as it pacifies the imbalanced pitta in the body and keeps ourselves away from the adverse effects of modern medicines. For more queries you can consult online on herbalremedies123@yahoo.com.
