# Anjatraya

> Anjatraya is a substance used in the Ayurvedic materia medica. This is a relatively obscure Dravya in Ayurvedic Materia Medica. Traditional preparation guidelines should be followed. Co-administration with warm water, honey, or ghee as appropriate anupana based on Dosha indication.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | Anjatraya |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Tikta, Kashaya | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | 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:** Churna (powder), Kashayam (decoction), Capsule, Lepa (external paste)

**Standard Dosage:** 2-4g powder twice daily; 30-60ml decoction twice daily

**Bioavailability:** Very limited modern pharmacokinetic data. This is a relatively obscure Dravya in Ayurvedic Materia Medica. Traditional preparation guidelines should be followed. Co-administration with warm water, honey, or ghee as appropriate anupana based on Dosha indication.

**Optimal Timing:** As directed by Ayurvedic physician based on specific condition and Dosha assessment

**Standardized Extract:** Limited standardization data. Establish TLC/HPTLC fingerprint for identity and batch consistency. Document extractive values (water-soluble and alcohol-soluble).

**Shelf Life:** 2 years (powder); 2.5 years (capsules/tablets)

**Storage:** Cool, dry place protected from light and moisture. Temperature below 30°C.

**Marker Compounds:** TLC fingerprint markers (to be established), Total phenolics, Total [alkaloids](/glossary/compounds-1-a/#alkaloids) (if applicable), Ash values as quality parameter

### Extraction Methods

- Aqueous decoction (classical Kashaya vidhi)
- Hydroalcoholic extraction (50:50)
- Cold maceration for heat-sensitive constituents

### Synergistic Combinations

- Traditional compound formulations as per classical texts
- With [Triphala](/herb/triphala/) for general health support
- With [Guduchi](/herb/guduchi/) for immune modulation

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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.