Chitrakasavam Or Chitrakasava
Chitrakasava or Chitrakasavam is an ayurvedic formulation in liquid form. It contains 5-10 %alcohol. It is mainly used in treating leucoderma and other skin diseases. As per Ayurveda, Chitrakasavam is a suitable remedy to balance Kapha and pitta dosha.
Ingredients And Method Of Preparation Of Chitrakasavam
- Gomutra (cow urine).
- Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica).
- Vyosha (Trikatu)
Trikatu herbs are the following
- Shunti (Zingiber officinale).
- Maricha(Piper nigrum).
- Pippali (Piper longum).
- Kshaudra (honey).
Chitrakasavam Preparation
Chitrakasavam is an Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. Cow urine is the main ingredient. Other items are Chitraka, Vyosha, and honey.
Indication Of Chitrakasavam
- Shwitra (Leukoderma).
- Kushta (skin diseases).
Leukoderma and skin diseases can be effectively treated with Chitrakasavam.
Health Benefits Of Chitrakasavam
- Treats vitiligo or leucoderma
Chitrakasavam is an effective Ayurvedic medicine for vitiligo. Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells. It is beneficial in all types of skin discoloration, especially spreading and painless white patches.
- Treats psoriasis, eczema, scabies
It is helpful to treat many other skin diseases like psoriasis, eczema, scabies, etc. Being a blood purifier, this medicine helps in healing skin problems. Chitrakasavam was also found efficient in removing scars and improving complexion.
- Treats varicose veins
The ingredients present in this Ayurvedic formulation improve functions of the circulatory system. Thus, it helps treat varicose veins with skin irritations like itching and numbness. It also helps in reducing swelling and healing ulcers associated with varicose veins.
- Heals wounds
It is also used in the treatment of worms, ulcerations, wounds, etc. It has wound-healing action that can effectively treat skin diseases, including leprosy.
- Good Remedy for Pitta and Kapha Dosha
It effectively balances Kapha and pitta dosha and is good in obesity and corrects Malabsorption. It is beneficial in many lifestyle diseases where imbalanced Rakta-Kapha-Pitta is involved.
- Treats Other Skin irritations
It is helpful in skin disease with itching where Kapha dosha is the main cause. It can be used in Kapha vitiated conditions like whitish and coated tongue, numbness over extremities, itchy skin rashes, and oozing skin.
- Treats Digestive Problems
Chitrakasavam is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine considered one of the powerful digestive and carminative remedies used in Ayurveda. It is used in the healing process of many different diseases, especially piles, inflammation, etc.
Chitrakasavam is a perfect Ayurvedic solution to treat digestive disorders, health conditions like leukoderma, psoriasis, eczema, scabies, treats varicose veins, heals wounds, Pitta and Kapha Dosha, and also treats other skin irritations.
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Reference
- Ashtanga hridaya chikitsa sthana 20/7.
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