Agnikumarika
Agnikumarika is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Traditional enhancement via Trikatu yoga (black pepper, long pepper, ginger) or honey as anupana.
| Substance type | Identity unsettled: the sources disagree on what this drug is, so no botanical name is given |
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Agnikumarika |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Katu, Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu, Tikshna | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Ushna | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Churna (powder), Kashayam (decoction), Swarasa (fresh juice), Capsule, Tablet
Standard Dosage: 2-5g powder twice daily; 40-80ml decoction; 10-20ml fresh juice
Optimal Timing: Before meals with warm water to stimulate Agni (digestive fire)
Storage: Airtight containers, cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Temperature below 25°C preferred.
Marker Compounds: Total phenolics, Total flavonoids, Volatile oil content (if applicable), Tannins
Synergistic Combinations
- With Agnimantha for digestive fire (Agni) stimulation
- With Chitrak for metabolism enhancement
- With Sunthi (ginger) for digestive support
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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