A Comprehensive Guide to Ayurvedic Specialties
Mustā karanjādi Kashaya
Sahasrayoga - Atisāra Prakaraṇa (The Chapter on Diarrhea/Dysentery).
The formulation is prepared using equal parts (Pramāṇa) of the following ingredients:
मुस्ता (Mustā) - Cyperus rotundus
करञ्ज (Karañja) - Pongamia pinnata
अतिविषा (Ativiṣā) - Aconitum heterophyllum
चित्रक (Citraka) - Plumbago zeylanica
बिल्व (Bilwa) - Aegle marmelos
महौषध / नागर (Mahauṣadha / Nāgara) - Zingiber officinale (Rhizome)
ग्रन्थिक / चव्य (Granthika / Chavya) - Piper chaba
वत्सक (Vatsaka) - Justicia adhatoda
Primary & Classical Diagnoses (Sanskrit)
आमातिसार (Āmātisāra): Diarrhea caused by incomplete digestion and accumulation of toxins (Āma).
पक्वातिसार (Pakvātisāra): A chronic form of diarrhea where the stools are more formed but the condition persists due to weakened digestive and absorptive capacity.
शूल (Śūla): Abdominal colic or pain.
ग्रहणी (Grahani): A complex disorder primarily of the small intestine, characterized by impaired digestion, absorption, and alternating bowel habits (similar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome or Malabsorption syndromes).
उदर शूल (Udara Śūla): Pain in the abdomen.
अग्निमान्द्य (Agnimāndya): Diminished digestive fire, leading to indigestion.
Scope of Application (Modern & Integrated Clinical Correlation)
Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Acute and sub-acute diarrheal diseases, including infective gastroenteritis.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), particularly diarrhea-predominant (IBS-D).
Dysentery (Bacillary and Amoebic).
Indigestion, bloating, and abdominal cramping.
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) associated with Āma.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) - Crohn's disease & Ulcerative colitis (as an adjunct therapy for managing symptoms in remission phase).
Parasitic & Toxic Conditions:
Intestinal worm infestations (Krmighna action).
Supportive therapy in conditions with a toxic component (Vishaghna action).
Dosha Karma: Primarily Kapha-Vāta Śamana. It pacifies and alleviates imbalances of Kapha and Vāta Doshas.
Dhātu Karma: Acts primarily on the Rasā (nutrient plasma) and Annavaha Srotas (digestive tract) to clear toxins (Āma) and on the Purīṣavaha Srotas (colon) to regulate elimination.
Agni Karma: Dīpana (kindles the digestive fire) and Āma Pācana (digests and eliminates unmetabolized toxins).
Srotas Karma: Mainly acts on Annavaha Srotas (channels carrying food), Purīṣavaha Srotas (channels carrying feces), and Udakavaha Srotas (channels carrying water).
Roga Karma: Vishaghna (detoxifying, anti-toxic) and Krmighna (anti-helminthic, destroys pathogens/parasites).
Lakṣaṇika Karma: Śūla Hara (alleviates pain, specifically abdominal colic).
5. Pharmacodynamics (Rasa, Guṇa, Vīrya, Vipāka)
| Attribute (Guṇa) | Property |
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Kaṭu (Pungent), Kaṣāya (Astringent) - Pradhāna (Predominant) |
| Guṇa (Quality) | Laghu (Light), Rūkṣa (Dry), slightly Tīkṣṇa (Penetrating) |
| Vīrya (Potency) | Uṣṇa (Heating) |
| Vipāka (Post-Digestive Effect) | Kaṭu (Pungent) |
Modern Correlate Actions: The combination of tastes and heating potency suggests pharmacological actions including carminative, antispasmodic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and digestive stimulant properties.
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Clinical Note: This formulation is recognized for delivering excellent results in cases of diarrhea associated with abdominal pain and indigestion, making it a cornerstone therapy for Āmātisāra and Grahani disorders.