Dhootapapeshwar Kumari Asava

Dhootapapeshwar Kumari Asava :

About Kumari Asava

Kumari Asava is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of gastritis, urinary tract disorders etc. Kumaryasavam contains 5 – 10 % of self generated alcohol in it. This self generated alcohol and the water present in the product acts as a media to deliver water and alcohol soluble the active herbal components to the body.It is also known at Kumaryasava,Kumaryasava no 1,Kumari Asava no. 1,Kumaryasavam.Kumari means Aloe vera

Ingredients of Kumari Asava

Kumari Asava is a fermented liquid preparation made with ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent, and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self-generated in the preparation over a period of time.

Formulation composition:

Kumari Rasa (Kumari) Aloe barbadensis Lf

Guda Jaggery

Lauha churna

Madhu Honey

Shunti Zingiber officinale

Maricha Peeper nigrum fruit

Lavanga Syzygium aromaticum

Twak cinnamon

Ela cardamom

Patra Cinnamomum tamala leaf

Nagakeshara Mesua ferrea stamen

Chitraka Plumbago zeylanica root

Pippali moola long pepper root

Vidanga False black pepper fruit

Gajapippali Piper chaba Fruit

Chavya Piper chaba Fruit

Hauver Juniperus communis Fruit

Dhanyaka Coriander seed

Supari Betel nut

kutki Picrorhiza kurroa

Motha Cyperus rotundus root

Haritaki Terminalia chebula fruit rind

Vibhitaki Terminalia bellirica fruit rind

Amalaki Emblica officinalis Fruit

Rasna Pluchea lanceolata Root/ leaf

Devadaru Cedrus deodara Heart wood

Haridra Turmeric rhizome

Daruhaldi Berberis aristata Stem

Murvamula Marsdenia tenacissima Root

Yashtimadhu Licorice root

Danti Baliospermum montanum root

Pushkaramoola Inula racemosa root

Bala Sida cordifolia Root

Atibala Abutilon indicum root

Kaunch Mucuna pruriens seed

Gokhru Tribulus terrestris whole plant

Shatapushpa Anethum sowa Fruit

Hingpatri Leaf

Akarkara Anacyclus pyrethrum Root

Utinggana Blepharis edulis seed

Shweta Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa root

Rakta Punarnava Boerhavia diffusa root

Lodhra Symplocos racemosa stem bark

Svarn Makshika Bhasma Bhasma of copper pyrites

Dhataki Woodfordia fruticosa

Therapeutic Indications

Loss of appetite

Anorexia nervosa

Chronic Abdominal pain

Mild and dull abdominal pain (accompanied with heaviness in the abdomen)

Phthisis

Non-bleeding Piles (Hemorrhoids)

Epilepsy

Poor digestive capacity

Chronic Constipation

Liver enlargement

Fatty liver syndrome

Obstructive Jaundice

Biliary colic (pain due to gallbladder stones)

Cirrhosis

Spleen enlargement (Splenomegaly)

Chronic backache

Rheumatic Arthritis

Amenorrhea

Menstrual irregularities

Polycystic ovarian disease

Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Kumari Asav

Kumari Asav has action on AMA (toxins). It acts as anti-toxin and detoxifier, so it can be used in all diseases that occur due to AMA accumulation and its increased formation in the body.

Loss of Appetite & Anorexia Nervosa

Kumari Asav acts on digestive juices. It stimulates the secretion of digestive juices from the stomach and pancreas. Another action also appears on the liver and gall bladder from where it also stimulates the release of bile into the intestine and promotes digestion. Therefore, it helps to digest all major nutrients i.e. carbohydrate, fats and proteins. The secretion of digestive juices also stimulates appetite and makes person to feel hungry. It also acts on the mind and cause desire to eat.It improves appetite and promotes desire to eat.It reduces excessive saliva production, burps and heaviness in the abdomen.In poor appetite and anorexia nervosa, it should be started in dosage of 5 ml in children and 10 ml in adults twice daily and the dosage can be increased gradually to 10 ml in children and 20 ml in adults twice daily over the period of 2 to 4 weeks. The therapy should be continued for at least 12 weeks with Kumari Asav.Generally, all Asava and Arishta preparations are recommended to take after meal, but Kumari Asav dshould be taken 30 minutes before in cases of poor appetite and loss of desire to eat. It should also be noted that patient should not have any problem listed in the contraindications; otherwise, it should not be given.

Mild & Dull Abdominal Pain

However, Kumari Asav itself cause mild abdominal cramps during bowel movement in some cases due to its mild stimulant action on peristaltic movements. But, it also reduces dull pain if occurs due to intestinal gas and increased Kapha Dosha in the abdomen. Increased Kapha dosha in the abdomen can be detectable by analyzing following symptoms.

Sweet taste of mouth

Excessive salivation

Mild dull abdominal pain with no abdominal tenderness

Feeling of heaviness in the abdomen