Arshohara Kashaya
Decoction formulas for hemorrhoids (Arsha), with the first formula using Atmagupta, Bilwa, Yavani and Sunthi combined with Patha.
Arshohara Kashaya — Overview
Arshohara Kashaya refers to a series of classical decoction formulas indicated for hemorrhoids (Arshas) and related anorectal disorders. The group includes multiple formulas: one prepared from Haritaki, Pippali, rock salt, and Sunthi — used for hemorrhoids, fistula-in-ano (Bhagandhara), abdominal tumors (Gulma), and to kindle digestive fire. Another uses Punarnava, Sunthi, and Chitraka processed with milk. For bleeding hemorrhoids (Raktarshas), decoctions of Chandana, Kiratatikta, Dhanvayavasa, Kutaja, Daruharidra bark, Usira, and Neem root bark are used, as well as combinations of Usira, lotus filaments, lotus stalk, Chandana, Satavari, Kutaja, Vasa, and Mustha.
Additional variants include single-drug decoctions of Krishna Babboola or Satavari for bleeding piles; a formula of Kulattha, garlic, castor, Patha, Pippalimoola, and Sunthi for pain and upward movement of wind (Udavarta); and use of elephant hide (Gaja charma) as a fumigation or paste application for hemorrhoids.
Source: Sahasra Yoga, Kashaya Prakarana (Decoctions)
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