Amritottaram Kashayam
Amritottaram Kashayam is a classical Ayurvedic kashaya, a water decoction. Listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI). Sahasrayogam. Also referenced in Rasa Tarangini and Bhaishajya Ratnavali under divya kashaya for strengthening innate defense mechanisms. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 4:1) lists 4 ingredients: Nagara 2 Parts, Amrta 6 Parts, Haritaki 4 Parts and Praksepa dravya (drug name illegible).
| Also known as | Amritottaram Kashayam, AmritottaramKashayam |
|---|---|
| Pharmacopoeia status | Listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI). Referenced in Sahasrayogam and Bhaishajya Ratnavali. Simple three-ingredient formulation widely used in Ayurvedic clinical practice. |
Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 4:1 (AMRTOTTARA KVATHA CURNA (Synonym : Nagaradi Kvatha Curna)), which cites Sahasrayoga, kasayaprakarana; 30. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagara (sunthi) | rhizome | 2 Parts |
| 2 | Amrta (gudici) * | stem | 6 Parts |
| 3 | Haritaki | illegible | 4 Parts |
| 4 | Praksepa dravya (drug name illegible) * | illegible |
Cells marked illegible are damaged in the source scan. The ingredient name is shown where it was readable, and nothing is inferred to fill a gap.
* The scanned text was damaged at this row and the name was read from the entry's own Sanskrit verse.
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Amritottaram Kashayam |
Where is it described in the classical texts?
Sahasrayogam. Also referenced in Rasa Tarangini and Bhaishajya Ratnavali under divya kashaya for strengthening innate defense mechanisms.
How does it work?
- Immunomodulatory action through enhanced NK cell activity and macrophage phagocytosis (Guduchi)
- Mild antipyretic action, traditionally attributed to addressing AMA (metabolic toxins)
- Hepatoprotective activity has been reported, with reduction of ALT/AST enzymes (Haritaki, Guduchi)
- Bioavailability enhancement by Shunthi (ginger) improves absorption of active compounds from Guduchi and Haritaki
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Jwara Chikitsa (fever care): traditionally used for fever. Research has reported immunomodulatory and antipyretic activity.
- Traditionally used to protect the liver in mild hepatitis. A clinical study reported lower ALT and AST levels.
- Traditionally used to support general immunity. Research has reported NK cell and macrophage activation.
- Traditionally used for digestive support during febrile illness. Shunthi is traditionally valued for its digestive properties.
What do recent studies show?
No study for this section could be traced to a published paper. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Recent safety updates
- Well-tolerated with minimal side effects at recommended doses. All three ingredients have established safety profiles.
- May counteract immunosuppressant drugs; use cautiously in autoimmune conditions. Ginger component may interact with anticoagulant medications.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Kashayam (decoction), Kashayam tablets (modern), Concentrated liquid (modern)
Standard Dosage: 15-30 mL (liquid) or 2 tablets twice daily before meals. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India attributes this formula to Sahasrayoga, kasayaprakarana; 30.
Optimal Timing: On empty stomach or before meals (Abhukta/Bhojana-purva), morning and evening
Storage: Fresh kashayam: prepare and consume same day. Concentrated liquid: store in amber glass bottles at temperature not exceeding 25°C. Tablets: store in airtight containers at room temperature.
Marker Compounds: Berberine, Tinosporaside, 6-Gingerol, 6-Shogaol
Vehicle (Anupana): Warm water (for tablets); taken as is (for liquid kashayam)
Synergistic Combinations
- Amritarishta
- Guduchi Satva
- Sudarshana Churna
- Vilvadi Gulika
What manufacturers publish about this preparation
Disclosure first. This site is published by Age Ayurveda, which sells Ayurvedic products, though not this preparation. Every cell states what that company's own product page carried when it was read, not our judgement of it. There is no score, no rank and no winner here, and the table is in alphabetical order for that reason.
The formulary entry above fixes the ingredients and the quantity of each. Whether you can check a particular product against it depends on what its manufacturer publishes. Of the 5 companies surveyed that sell a product under this name, this is what their pages carried when they were read on 8 October 2026.
| Company | What its product page publishes |
|---|---|
| AVN Ayurveda | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| Oushadhi | Ingredients and the quantity of each (on 2 of its 3 pages for this preparation; the others differ) |
| Sitaram Ayurveda | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| SNA Oushadhasala | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
| The Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore | Neither an ingredient list nor quantities |
This measures what each company publishes, not the quality of anything it makes. A company that publishes nothing here may make an excellent preparation, and the label in the box is a separate, regulated surface that is not what was read. What disclosure changes is whether a reader, a pharmacist or an answer engine can check a product against the formulary entry it claims.
Method, the full counts across every company surveyed, and what this measurement got wrong the first time: which manufacturers publish what is in the bottle. The URL of every page read is recorded in brand-disclosure.json. If a row here is wrong, including where the correction favours a company other than ours, tell us and we will fix it and say that we did. How the same companies' stated doses compare with the formulary dose, preparation by preparation: Ayurvedic company doses against the Ayurvedic Formulary of India.
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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