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.
| 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 | 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 |
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
Optimal Timing: As directed by Ayurvedic physician based on specific condition and Dosha assessment
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 (if applicable), Ash values as quality parameter
Synergistic Combinations
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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