# Kulathadi Kwath

> Kulathadi Kwath is a classical Ayurvedic kashaya, a water decoction. Kulattha proteins and phenolics are well-extracted in prolonged boiling. Isoflavones from horse gram have moderate oral bioavailability. Optimal Timing: Before meals, morning and evening, especially for Ashmari (urinary calculi) and Mutra Roga (urinary disorders) Shelf Life: Same day (fresh), 2 years (Kwath Churna) Storage: Fresh: use same day.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Kulathadi Kwath](/formulation/kulathadi-kwath/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Kashaya | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Amla | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Kwath (decoction), Kwath Churna (for home preparation), Tablet (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 40-80 mL twice daily before meals, as per classical texts

**Bioavailability:** Hot decoction form provides rapid absorption. [Kulattha](/herb/kulattha/) [proteins](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#proteins) and phenolics are well-extracted in prolonged boiling. [Isoflavones](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#isoflavones) from horse gram have moderate oral bioavailability.

**Optimal Timing:** Before meals, morning and evening, especially for Ashmari (urinary calculi) and Mutra Roga (urinary disorders)

**Shelf Life:** Same day (fresh), 2 years (Kwath Churna)

**Storage:** Fresh: use same day. Kwath Churna: airtight containers in cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 30°C.

**Marker Compounds:** [Daidzein](/glossary/compounds-c-d/#daidzein), [Genistein](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#genistein), Phytic acid, Gallic acid, [Quercetin](/reference/quercetinquercetin/)

**Quality Parameters:** pH, specific gravity, total solids, total protein (from [Kulattha](/herb/kulattha/)), extractive values, HPTLC fingerprint, total phenolics, [antioxidant](/reference/antioxidant/) activity, microbial limits, heavy metals

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Taken as warm decoction; may add Yavakshar (alkali) for enhanced litholytic effect

### Synergistic Combinations

- Gokshuradi [Guggulu](/formulation/guggulu/)|Gokshuradi Guggulu
- [Chandraprabha](/herb/chandraprabha/) Vati
- [Varunadi Kwath](/glossary/concepts-m-y/#varunadi-kwath)
- [Punarnava](/herb/punarnava/) Kwath

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

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Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.