kushtha :

General Use:

Rasayana / rejuvenation:

It is recommended for the rejuvenation of each and every part of the body.

Kushta also act as a fine detoxifier as it has ability to flush out toxins hence enhancing rejuvenation.

Infertility:

Recommended as a supplement in infertility as it specially nurtures the reproductive organs i.e. why it also works well in menstrual disorders especially painful menstrual cycle.

It is mentioned as Sukrasodhana: Group of herbs that cleanse semen, correct sperm morphology

Skin and pain

Kushth is also beneficial in skin diseases, ulcers, arthritis, inflammation, skin healing. It is a potent anti-inflammatory, which relieves joint aches and pains, as a result of gout or rheumatism.

Kushta is a useful uterine stimulant. Kushta is effective in regulating menstrual cycles and end painful periods.

Arthritis - Kushta is also anti-inflammatory agent that brings good results in arthritis, joint disease, rheumatism, and back problems.

Therapeutic Uses:

Mentioned in group of medicines under:

Lekhaniya (for scrubbing): Group of herbs that have scraping, fat reducing activity (Udwarthana - type of treatment that we do in our clinic with herbal powder)

Asthapanopaga: Group of herbs used in Basti treatment (Enema)

Systemic Use:

Kushta churna (powder) is applied with butter milk as lepa (paste) for inflammation.

3-5 gm of Kushta powder with honey help to relieve cough and asthma

3-5 gm with warm water helps in indigestion and anorexia

Pharmacological:

Main Medicine Combinations

Krimighna kashaya / Krimighna Gulika / Krimishodini: It is a decoction used in the treatment of worm infestation (Helminthiasis) This Kashaya is derived from Krimighna Gana of Charaka.

Asana eladi taila: It is a herbal oil used in the treatment of headache, ear and eye diseases. It is used for external application only.

Brihat purnachandra Rasa: It is a medicine in tablet form, used in anti- ageing therapy, digestive disorders, cough, cold, asthma, anorexia, abdominal colic pain, low back ache, heart burn, indigestion, gastritis, fistula, jaundice, anemia, urinary tract disorders, gout.

Dr Mohamed Rifas

A dual country licensed Ayurveda Physician, currently working in Dubai as Head of Ayurveda and Yoga department. He also works as visiting doctor for Dr Hassan Ayurveda Brain and Spine Specialty Hospital. He is specialized in joint issues, brain and spine related issues and gastrointestinal issues with respect to anxiety.
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