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.
| 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 |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. 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.
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
Optimal Timing: Before meals, morning and evening, especially for Ashmari (urinary calculi) and Mutra Roga (urinary disorders)
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
Vehicle (Anupana): Taken as warm decoction; Yavakshar (alkali) may be added
Synergistic Combinations
- Gokshuradi Guggulu
- Chandraprabha Vati
- Varunadi Kwath
- Punarnava Kwath
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