Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam

November 2, 2016Last Updated: March 28, 2019

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Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam is an ayurvedic classical medicine mainly used mainly for reducing cough and dyspnea occurring due to lung’s diseases or respiratory disorders. It is likely to have a hot potency and reduces mucus production (pacifies Kapha Dosha). Therefore, it is best for patients suffering from excess production of mucus. It occurs in diseases like catarrh and bronchitis. It also has anti-inflammatory properties and acts bronchodilator. It promotes a proper airflow to the lungs, so it eases a patient in breathing problems.

In addition these, it is also beneficial for pain disorders. It is helpful in chest pain occurring due to excess gas in alimentary tract and back ache. Dashmool ingredients in this Kashayam (decoction) provide relief from pain and stiffness occurring in pain disorders, especially lumbar pain.

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Ingredients

Ingredients	Quantity
Dashmool Ingredients	:
Aegle Marmelos – Bilva (Indian Bael)	1 Part
Premna Serratifolia (Premna Mucronata & Premna Integrifolia) – Agnimantha (Arani)	1 Part
Oroxylum Indicum – Shyonaka	1 Part
Stereospermum Suaveolens – Patala	1 Part
Gmelina Arborea – Gambhari (Beech wood/Kasmari)	1 Part
Solanum Indicum – Brihati (Indian Nightshade)	1 Part
Solanum Xanthocarpum – Kantakari	1 Part
Desmodium Gangeticum – Shalaparni	1 Part
Uraria Picta – Prishnaparni	1 Part
Tribulus Terrestris – Gokshura	1 Part
Trikatu Ingredients	:
Zingiber Officinale – Dried Ginger (Sonth)	1 Part
Piper Nigrum – Black Pepper (Kali Mirch)	1 Part
Piper Longum – Long Pepper (Pippali)	1 Part
Other Ingredients	:
Adhatoda Vasica – Vasaka (Adulsa) – Malabar Nut	1 Part

Pharmacological Actions

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam acts as mucolytic, antitussive, appetizer, analgesic and anti-inflammatory. It reduces mucus production in the lungs and mitigates inflammation in the airways and lungs. It is best when a patient coughing up excess phlegm and wants to get rid of excessive phlegm. In most cases, it occurs in the morning (during Kapha time) and reduces during noon (Pitta time). If such conditions are seen, then Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashaya can be used.

Medicinal Properties

Mucolytic
Antitussive
Anti-Inflammatory
Bronchodilator
Analgesic
Appetizer
Digestive Stimulant
Carminative
Antispasmodic
Uterine Detoxifier

Ayurvedic Properties

Ingredients in Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam pacify Kapha and Vata Aggravation but may aggravate Pitta Dosha.

DOSHA KARMA (Effect on Humors)	Pacifies KAPHA DOSHA & VATA DOSHA and likely to increase PITTA DOSHA
Organs Effect	Mainly Lungs, and then Stomach, Intestine, Nerves, Muscles, Bones & Joints
Main Indication	Cough & dyspnea

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam mainly works on KAPHA DOSHA, the secondary action of Dasamoola Katutrayadi Kashaya observed on VATA DOSHA. Therefore, Dasamulakatutrayadi is most suitable for individuals with KAPHA and VATA dominant symptoms.

Dasamulakatutrayadi may not be suitable for patients with PITTA manifestations.

Therapeutic Indications

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam is indicated for a cough and dyspnea with excess mucus production occurring in following conditions:

Acute and chronic bronchitis
Pneumonia
Respiratory infections
Cold and flu
Catarrh
Asthma (triggering during seasonal change, especially during start of winters or cold season)

Dosage & Administration

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam is available in three preparations:

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Churna
Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Liquid
Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Tablets

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Churna

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

The general dosage of Decoction (Kwath) prepared with Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Churna is as follows.
Children	15 to 30 ml *
Adults	30 to 60 ml *
Maximum Possible Dosage	120 ml Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day
Best Time to Take: Before Food

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Liquid

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

The general dosage of Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam readymade Liquid is as follows.
Children	2.5 to 10 ml Twice a day
Adults	5 to 15 ml Twice a day
Maximum Possible Dosage	30 ml Per Day (in divided doses)
Adjuvant: With 4 times boiled and cooled water and 2 teaspoons of honey added in this.
Best Time to Take: Before Food

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Tablets

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Tablets are the extract tablets of the NAME decoction.

The general dosage of Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam Tablets is as follows.
Children	1 tablet Twice a day
Adults	2 tablets Twice a day
Maximum Possible Dosage	4 tablets Per Day (in divided doses)
Best Adjuvant: warm water and 2 teaspoons of honey added to it.
Best Time to Take: 30 minutes Before Food
Note: The dosage is according to 1000 mg tablet of Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam.

Adjuvants

The best adjuvant for Dasamula Katutrayadi Kashayam is honey. You can add honey in warm water if you are taking it in tablet form.

Safety Profile

All available forms of Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam are considerably safe and well-tolerated in most individuals when Dasamulakatutrayadi formulations are taken in the recommended dosage under the supervision of an ayurvedic physician. Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashaya is well suitable for people having Kapha and Vata dominance in symptoms.

Side Effects

Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam can cause following side effects:

Heartburn
Acidity
Burning sensation in the abdomen
Reeling sensation (rare)
Restlessness (rare)

These side effects occur only if it is unwisely used in patients suffering from diseases with Pitta manifestation. If it is used wisely in patients with aggravated or increased Kapha manifestation, it is likely to be safe.

Pregnancy & Lactation

The safety profile of Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashayam is not well established for pregnant women. However, some ingredients used in Dasamulakatutrayadi Kashaya have hot potency, which should be avoided during pregnancy or you should consult an ayurvedic physician before using Dasamulakatutrayadi formulations during pregnancy.

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