Indukantham Kashayam (Kwatham) – Indukantam Syrup

Indukantham Kashayam is a classical ayurvedic medicine prepared through water decoction method. It is available in concentrated liquid form (Indukantam Syrup) and dried water extract in tablet form (Indukantham Kashayam Tablets). It benefits in abdominal disorders including abdominal spasms, intestinal gas, bloating, abdominal distension and loss of appetite. It provides strength, increases immunity and improves complexion and glow.

Ingredients (Composition)

Indukantham Kashayam contains similar herbal ingredients as described in Indukantham Ghee in Sahasrayogam.

1. Putikaranja (Chirabilwa) – Holoptelea Integrifolia
2. Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara
3. Aegle Marmelos – Bilva (Indian Bael)
4. Premna Serratifolia (Premna Mucronata & Premna Integrifolia) – Agnimantha (Arani)
5. Oroxylum Indicum – Shyonaka
6. Stereospermum Suaveolens – Patala
7. Gmelina Arborea – Gambhari (Beech wood/Kasmari)
8. Solanum Indicum – Brihati (Indian Nightshade)
9. Solanum Xanthocarpum – Kantakari
10. Desmodium Gangeticum – Shalaparni
11. Uraria Picta – Prishnaparni
12. Tribulus Terrestris – Gokshura
13. Pippali Fruit (Long pepper) – Piper Longum
14. Pippali Roots (Piplamool) – Piper Longum
15. Chavya (Java Long Pepper) – Piper Chaba
16. Chitrak – Plumbago Zeylanica
17. Sonth – Zingiber Officinale
18. Yavakshara – Barley (Hordeum Vulgare) Kshaar

All ingredients are taken in equal proportion and water decoction is prepared using them in powdered form. The liquid is concentrated to make Pravahi Kwath or dried to get water extract and for making Kashayam Tablets.

Medicinal Properties

Indukantham Kashayam has following healing properties.

• Digestive
• Stimulant
• Antispasmodic
• Anodyne
• Antiflatulent
• Carminative
• Antipyretic
• Emollient
• Demulcent
• Cholagogue
• Hepatoprotective

Indukantham Kashayam mainly acts on the stomach, liver and intestines. It acts as carminative and antispasmodic, which helps expelling the trapped gases in the alimentary canal and provides relief from abdominal cramps, pain, and gaseous distension.

Ayurvedic Properties

According to the ingredients in Indukantham Kashayam, it mainly pacifies Vata Dosha, and then reduces Kapha Dosha. It acts as Cholagogue, which promotes flow of bile from the liver into intestine and improves peristalsis. Therefore, it also rectifies Pitta Dosha, and reduces its aggravation when it is in SAMA PITTA condition.

Indukantham Kashayam Vs Indukantham Ghee

In fact, Indukantham Kashayam is good option, when Vata is associated with Kapha or when one has SAMA condition.

Indukantham Ghee is good option than Indukantham Kashayam when Vata is associated with Pitta and need more nourishing properties.

Therapeutic Indications

Indukantham Kashayam is helpful in following health conditions.

• Indigestion
• Mild Constipation
• Flatulence
• Intestinal Gas
• Bloating
• Abdominal distension
• Relapsing Fever
• Emaciation

Dosage & Administration

The general dosage of Indukantham Kashayam is as follows:

Indukantham Kashayam Liquid (Syrup) Dosage

Indukantham Kashayam Tablet Dosage

Safety Profile

Indukantham Kashayam is considerably safe for most individuals in recommended dosage when taken under professional supervision.

Indukantham Kashayam Side Effects

There are no side effects observed with Indukantham Kashayam syrup as well as its tablets. However, it can be used regardless the Dosha, but still it has hot potency, which is likely to avoid in NIRAMA PITTA conditions.

FAQs about Indukantham Kashayam

How long can we use Indukantham Kashayam?

Depending on the condition, you may need Indukantham Kashayam for 2 to 6 weeks.

Can pregnant women take Indukantham Kashayam?

Indukantham Kashayam contains some ingredients, which may stimulate uterine contractions and promote menstrual flow. However, these ingredients in Indukantham Kashayam have insignificant quantity to cause miscarriage or any other complications, but still it should be avoided to stay on the safe side.