Kashayam (Decoction)

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam is an ayurvedic medicine mainly used for VATA SHOOLA ROGA described in Ayurveda. It refers to a painful abdominal disease characterized by abdominal pain, cramps, cessation of flatus, constipation, vertigo, dysuria, nausea and vomiting. Based on its ingredients, it can also be very useful in the management of rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and hyperuricemia.

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Ingredients

IngredientsQuantity
Bala – Sida Cordifolia1 Part
Punarnava – Boerhavia Diffusa1 Part
Eranda – Ricinus Communis1 Part
Sonth (ginger) – Zingiber Officinale1 Part
Gokshura – Tribulus Terrestris1 Part
Reference: Sahasrayogam, Kashaya Yoga Prakarana, Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam

Pharmacological Actions

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam is mainly anti-inflammatory, anodyne, antispasmodic and carminative medicine.  Bala, Giloy, Eranda and Sonth acts as an analgesic and gives relief from the pain.

Medicinal Properties

  1. Anti-inflammatory
  2. Analgesic
  3. Antioxidant
  4. Antispasmodic
  5. Carminative
  6. Digestive
  7. Anti-rheumatic
  8. Antihyperuricemic

Ayurvedic Properties

DOSHA KARMA (Effect on Humors)Pacifies mainly VATA DOSHA
Dhatu (Tissue) EffectRASA, RAKTA, MAMSA, ASTHI
Organs EffectAbdominal Organs, Muscles & Joints
Main IndicationPain Disorders

Therapeutic Indications

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam is indicated in the following health conditions:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Constipation
  • Dysuria
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Gout & Hyperuricemia

Dosage & Administration

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam is available in three preparations:

  1. Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Churna
  2. Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Liquid
  3. Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Tablets

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Churna

If you are using Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Churna, then take 60 grams churna in 960 ml water. Boil to reduce it 120 ml Bala Punarnavadi liquid. The dosage is 30 to 60 ml.

The general dosage of Decoction (Kwath) prepared with Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Churna is as follows.
Children15 to 30 ml *
Adults30 to 60 ml *
Maximum Possible Dosage120 ml Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day
Best Time to Take: Before Food

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Liquid

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Liquid is readymade concentrated decoction and can be used in the following dosage.

The general dosage of Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam readymade Liquid is as follows.
Children2.5 to 10 ml *
Adults5 to 15 ml *
Maximum Possible Dosage30 ml Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day with 4 times boiled and cooled water
Best Time to Take: Before Food

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Tablets

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Tablets are the extract tablets of the Bala Punarnavadi decoction.

The general dosage of Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Tablets is as follows.
Children1 tablet *
Adults2 tablets *
Maximum Possible Dosage4 tablets Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day with warm water
Best Time to Take: 30 minutes Before Food
Note: The dosage is according to 1000 mg tablet of Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam.

Safety Profile

All available forms of Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam are considerably safe and well-tolerated in most individuals when Bala Punarnavadi formulations are taken in the recommended dosage under the supervision of an ayurvedic physician.

Side Effects

There are no side effects observed with Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam.

Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety profile of Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam is not well established for pregnant women. You should consult an ayurvedic physician before using Bala Punarnavadi formulations during pregnancy.

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam is likely to be safe to consume by lactating mothers. There are no adverse effects reported with the use of Bala Punarnavadi Kwatham in lactating mothers and breastfeeding babies.

Manufactures

  • Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal
  • AVN Ayurveda Formulations
  • AVP Coimbatore
  • Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group

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