Kushthahara Kashaya
A decoction for 18 types of skin diseases (Kushta), also indicated for gout, facial paralysis, filariasis, and neurological disorders.
Kushtahara Kashaya — Overview
Kushtahara Kashaya comprises four classical decoctions used for skin diseases (Kushta). The first formula combines Patola, Triphala, Nimba, Guduchi, Khadira, Vasa and Karanja. The second uses Khadira, Nimba, Guduchi, Patola, Daruharidra and Duralabha. The third — Kakoudambarika, Vidanga and Bakuchi — specifically targets Switra (leucoderma) and Udumbara Kushta.
The comprehensive fourth formula is a large polyherbal preparation containing Manjishta, Mustha, Kutaja, Guduchi, Kushta, Sunthi, Bharangi, Kantakari, Vacha, Nimba, Haridra-dwaya, Triphala, Patola, Katuki, Murva, Vidanga, Asana, Chitraka, Satavari, Trayamana, Pippali, Indrayava, Vasa, Bhringaraja, Devadaru, Patha, Khadira, Chandana, Trivrit, Varuna, Kirata, Bakuchi, Aragwadha, Gojihwa, Mahanimba, Karanja, Ativisha, Indravaruni, Ananta, Sariba and Parpataka — given with Pippali and Guggulu. It is indicated for 18 types of Kushta, Vatarakta, Ardita, Upadamsa, Slipada, Suptavata, Pakshaghata, Medoroga and Netraroga.
Source: Sahasra Yoga, Kashaya Prakarana (Decoctions)
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