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.
| Also known as | Kulathadi Kwath, KulathadiKwath |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | 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 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. Kwath Churna: airtight containers in cool, dry place. Temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Marker Compounds: Daidzein, Genistein, Phytic acid, Gallic acid, Quercetin
Quality Parameters: pH, specific gravity, total solids, total protein (from Kulattha), extractive values, HPTLC fingerprint, total phenolics, antioxidant activity, microbial limits, heavy metals
Vehicle (Anupana): Taken as warm decoction; may add Yavakshar (alkali) for enhanced litholytic effect
Synergistic Combinations
- Gokshuradi Guggulu|Gokshuradi Guggulu
- Chandraprabha Vati
- Varunadi Kwath
- Punarnava Kwath
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