Do you know what is kutajghan vati and what is kutajghan vati used for?
Kutajaghan Vati is an age-old Ayurvedic medicine, which contains Kutaja stem bark as the main ingredient. Kutaja is an herb, ghan means powder of a dried liquid or decoction and Vati is an Ayurvedic name of tablets or pills. So this is Ayurvedic medicine that is basically dried decoction of Kutaj in tablet form.
Ayurveda has a variety of medicines and Kutajghan Vati is the best medicine to treat stomach related diseases, Colitis, loose stools, amoebic, all types of defects of the intestines, piles, gastric ulcers, etc.
Apart from this, Kutajghan Vati can be used in other diseases as well. It reduces AMA (Toxins as per Ayurveda). The reality is that Kutjaghan Vati is a quality medicine about which many benefits have been mentioned in Ayurvedic texts.
Benefits
- diarrhea
- intestinal infections
- dysentery
- bleeding disorders
- It provides good relief even in chronic diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Medicinal Properties
- Antidiarrheal
- Antidysenteric
- Antimicrobial
- Anthelmintic
- Astrigent
- Aam Pachak (Detoxifier)
- Antiamoebic
- Haemostatic
USES OF KUTAJGHAN VATI
This medicine is highly effective against diarrhea, dysentery i.e. especially amoebic type caused due to pathogens or micro-organisms. It has anti-bacterial and amebeocidal action. It reduces excessive mucous and bile in the digestive system. It reduces excessive Pitta and restores normal digestion and assimilation.
Kutajghan Vati is also given in IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, management of bleeding piles/hemorrhoid, malabsorption syndrome, and skin diseases.
KUTAJGHAN VATI BENEFITS
You can use kutajghan Vati to cure many diseases, which are:
Kutaj Ghanvati Benefits to Stop Dysentery
- Kutajaghan Vati works as a very beneficial Ayurveda cure for dysentery.
Kutajaghan Vati in constipation is beneficial
- It is very common to suffer from constipation problems due to dietary imbalances and irregular routines. Almost everyone is troubled by constipation. Constipation can be cured by taking Kutajaghan Vati.
Kutajaghan Vati reduces the tendency of diarrhea
- You can also use Kutajaghan Vati in the diarrhea problem. It is used to prevent it.
Kutajghan Vati for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- In Ayurveda IBS is also called Grahani Dosha, which means disturbed digestion. In Grahani includes Agnimandya, Ajirna, and malfunction of absorption. Due to eating a lot of junk food and irregular eating habits IBS occurs or malabsorption and it can be treated with Kutajghan Vati. Diarrhea, bloating and cramping due to IBS can be cured by Kutajghan Vati.
Kutajghan Vati for Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
- Pitta Dosha aggravated in Ulcerative Colitis (UC) due to this inflammation and ulceration of the inner lining of rectum occurs, bleeding and mucus seen in the colon. It is a chronic condition and UC (Ulcerative Colitis) has two types, one is IBD and second is Crohn’s condition. The best use of Kutaj (Kutajghan Vati) as the main ingredient has been used to cure efficiently in UC (Ulcerative Colitis).
Main symptoms of UC
- Diarrhea
- Cramping pain in the abdomen
- Tiredness and fatigue
- Feeling generally unwell or feverish
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Anemia
Effects of Kutajghan Vati on Tridoshas (Humor)
Pacifies Kapha and Pitta doshas especially located in the digestive system.
METHODS OF PREPARATION
- KUTAJA – CONNESSI BARK – HOLARRHENA ANTIDYSENTERICA
- ATIVISHA – ACONITUM HETEROPHYLLUM
- WATER FOR DECOCTION
Kutajghan Vati is made from the decoction and filtered bark of the Kutaja herb. It is further heated until the preparation becomes semi solidify, Ativisha Herb is added and grounded well and the tablets are prepared out of this semi-solid mass.
Note: The bark of Kutaja is to be cleaned properly and boiled with a prescribed quantity of water.
INGREDIENTS (COMPOSITION)
Kutajghan Vati contains herbs which have listed below:
- Kutaja (Holarrhena Antidysenterica)
- Ativisha (Aconitum Heterophyllum)
Kutaja Herb
Kutaja is a prominent & famous herb that manages the elevation of Kapha and Pitta doshas. It is used in preparing Kutajghan Vati.
- BOTANICAL NAME: Holarrhena antidysenterica, Wrightia antidysentrica
- FAMILY: Apocyanaceae (Kutaja Kula)
- HINDI NAME: Kudaiya, Kuda
- ENGLISH NAME: Ester tree, Conessi bark
SANSKRIT SYNONYMS:
- Kutaja: Kuta means mountains. The tree is usually found in mountain regions.
- Girimallika: The flowers resemble jasmine.
- Vatsaka: Found in Vatsaka Place (Vindhya mountain region).
- Vrukshaka: It is a small tree.
- Kalinga: It is found in Kalinga place – Odisha region of India.
- Indravruksha
PART USED:
- STEM & BARK
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AND ACTION
- RASA (TASTE): Tikta & Kasaya (Bitter & Astirigent)
- GUNA (PHYSICAL PROPERTIES): Laghu & Ruksa (Light & Dry)
- VIRYA (POTENCY): Sita (Cold)
- KARMA (ACTION): Deepana (carminatives), Sangrahi & Kapha-Pitta Samaka (Kapha Pitta Pacifier)
Ativisha Herb
Ativisha is an Ayurvedic herb that is used to treat fever, cough, vomiting, and diarrhea. Ativisha is famous for its actions as that of anti-bacteria, anti-tussive, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic.
- BOTANICAL NAME: Aconitum heterophyllum
- HINDI NAME: Atis
- ENGLISH NAME: Atis Root
- SANSKRIT NAME: Aruna ghunapriya, Visa
- PART USED: Tuberous Roots
AYURVEDIC PROPERTIES AND ACTION
- RASA (TASTE): Katu & Tikhta (Pungent & Bitter)
- GUNA (PHYSICAL PROPERTIES): Laghu & Ruksna (Light & Dry)
- VIRYA (POTENCY): Ushna(Hot)
- KARMA (ACTION): Sangrahika (absorbent, relieves mild diarrhea), Kapha-Pitta hara (Kapha Pitta Pacifier), Deepana(Kindles the agni), Pachana (Digestion of ama)
USAGE OF ATIVISHA PRESENT IN KUTAJGHAN VATI
- Krima Roga (Worms)
- Jwaar (Fever)
- Chardi (Vomiting)
- Amatisara (Diarrhea)
- Kasa (Cough)
INDICATIONS :
THE DOSAGE OF KUTAJGHAN VATI:
It is to be taken in a dose of 2-4 tablets (Adult) & 1 tablet (Children) thrice a day with cold water before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic Expert.
HOW LONG TO USE:
It can be used up to 2 to 3 months, based on Ayurvedic Doctor’s Advice.
DIET IS TO BE FOLLOWED:
- Eat meals regularly to avoid eating while standing.
- Balanced fiber diet, not an excessive fiber in food.
- Avoid caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee, etc.
- Drinks plenty of water, don’t drink after having food.
- Take light food, which digests easily.
