Amritotharam kashayam is a classical Ayurvedic preparation used to treat chronic fever, consumption, loss of appetite etc. It improves the digestive tract metabolism and helps to retain the nutrients and minerals from the food being digested.

Ingredients

Amruthotharam Kashayam is prepared from the following herbs-

• Terminalia Chebula – Haritaki 4 Parts
• Tinospora Cordifolia – Giloy (Guduchi) 2 PartsZingiber officinale
• Sonth 1 PartThe prepared liquid or tablets contain the water extracts of these herbs in provided proportion

Indications

1. Fever, constipation, rheumatoid arthritis
2. Indigestion & loss of appetite

Dosage

Children Liquid: 5 to 10 ml or Tablet: A Half to 1 Tablet

Adults Liquid: 10 to 20 ml or Tablet: 1 to 2 Tablets

Geriatric (Old age) Liquid: 5 to 10 ml or Tablet: 1 Tablet

Maximum Possible Dosage (per day or in 24 hours) Liquid: 60 ml or Tablet: 6 Tablets (in divided doses)

Twice daily – Amruthotharam Kashayam liquid diluted with 15 – 60 ml warm water or Amruthotharam Kashayam Tablet with a glass of warm water 30 minutes before meal.

Anupana

Sugar or Jaggery.

Side effects

There are no side effects observed with Amruthotharam Kashayam use. However, over dosage of Amruthotharam Kashayam can lead to following adverse effects:

1. Heartburn
2. Gastric Irritation
3. Loose stools
4. Burning sensation in the abdomen

Reference

Sahasra Yoga Kashya Prakarana 30, Chikitsa manjari.