Health Benefits Of Kokilaksha Kashayam

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Kokilaksha Kashayam

Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda aids to cure diseases through herbal medicines, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, yoga, meditations, etc. Ayurvedic formulations are prepared from potent herbs and spices as they are rich in medicinal properties.

Kokilaksha kashayam is a classic herbal medicine in the form of decoction that has been widely used in Ayurveda to fix diseases such as anemia, gouty arthritis, jaundice, hyperuricemia, etc. Kokilaksha (Talmakhana) is the primary ingredient of Kokilaksha kashayam.


Ingredients Of Kokilaksha Kashayam

The herbal ingredients of Kokilaksha kashayam are:

  • Talmakhana (Kokilaksha) Asteracantha Longifolia .
  • Giloy (Guduchi) Tinospora Cordifolia .

Kokilaksha and giloy are the general ingredients of Kokilaksha kashayam.


Medicinal Properties Of Kokilaksha Kashayam

Kokilaksha kashayam helps to cure various body ailments due to its rich medicinal properties like:

  • Antioxidant.
  • Carminative.
  • Anti-inflammatory.
  • Digestive stimulant.
  • Antihyperuricemic.
  • Hepatoprotective.
  • Hematogenic.
  • Immunomodulatory.
  • Aam Pachak or detoxifier.
  • Analgesic.
  • Anti-arthritis or Anti-rheumatic.
  • Febrifuge.

Kokilaksha kashayam is rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, febrifuge, anti-arthritis, analgesic, detoxifier, hematogenic, hepatoprotective, antihyperuricemic, and carminative properties.


Indications

Ayurveda recommends Kokilaksha kashayam for people who suffer from the following health conditions.

  • Gouty arthritis.
  • Anemia.
  • Jaundice.
  • Hyperuricemia.
  • Joint swelling.
  • Kidney diseases.
  • Feet pain.
  • Ankle pain.
  • Loss of appetite.

Health Benefits Of Kokilaksha Kashayam

Kokilaksha kashayam is widely used in Ayurveda to cure various health conditions.

  • The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of Kokilaksha kashayam helps to prevent gouty arthritis symptoms.
  • The immunomodulatory properties of Kokilaksha kashayam help to improve our immune system.
  • The rich anti-inflammatory properties of Kokilaksha kashayam prevents pain and swelling of the joints.
  • The hepatoprotective properties of Kokilaksha kashayam prevent various kidney diseases.
  • The detoxifier properties of Kokilaksha kashayam helps to expel body toxins naturally.
  • Hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels in the blood) can be effectively cured with Kokilaksha kashayam.
  • Kokilaksha kashayam pacifies aggravated Vata and Pitta dosha.

Various health conditions can be effectively treated with Kokilaksha kashayam are gouty arthritis, hyperuricemia, kidney diseases, joint pain, swelling, etc.


Dosage Of Kokilaksha Kashayam

General recommended dosage of Kokilaksha kashayam are:

  • Adults can take Kokilaksha kashayam in a dosage of 5-15ml twice a day before food with boiled and cooled water.
  • Children can take 2.5-10ml of Kokilaksha kashayam twice a day before food with boiled and cooled water.

Side Effects Of Kokilaksha Kashayam

  • There is no side effect reported ever with the consumption of Kokilaksha kashayam. However, try to avoid overdosages.

Precautions

  • Kokilaksha kashayam is safe to use by lactating mothers.
  • The Consumption of Kokilaksha kashayam during pregnancy is not well established. However, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before consuming Kokilaksha kashayam during pregnancy.

Conclusion

All the information related to Kokilaksha kashayam was obtained from ancient Ayurvedic resources. Kindly get the advice of an Ayurvedic practitioner before starting self-medication.

Reference

  • Ashtanga Hridayam.
  • Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Vatarakta Rogadhikara, 27/13.

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