Kutajarishtam

About Kutjarishta

 Kutajarishta is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine, used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, IBS etc. It 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.

• Holarrhena antidysenterica (Kutaja)-Stem bark
•  Dry grapes (Mridveeka) 
• Madhuca indica (Madhuka)–FLower
•  Gmelina arborea (Kashmari)–Stem bark/root
•  water for Kashayam
•  Jaggery (Guda)
•  Woodfordia fruticosa (Dhataki)-flower

Benefits and Uses 

• This medicine strengthen digestive power.
• It treats loose motion and bloody dysentery.
• It is completely herbal and does not pose health risks.
• It is easily available. In North India it is called ‘Kutajarishta’ and in Southern part ‘Kutajarishtam’.

Therapeutic uses

• Grahani (malabsorption syndrome), Sprue
• Pravahika (dysentery), Chronic diarrhea
• Rakt-atisara (diarrhea with blood)
• Chronic fever, long continued fever
• Colitis, Bleeding Piles with discharge of mucus
• Corrects digestion, appetite and assimilation
• Also useful in cough

Dosage

•  12 – 24 ml. one or two times a day, usually advised after food.
•  If needed, it can be mixed with equal quantity of water.

It is safe to use this medicine in lower dose, in children above 5 years of age.

Pregnancy and lactation

• During pregnancy it is best to take only under medical supervision. 
• Self medication during pregnancy should be avoided.
• It can be taken during lactation period, under doctor’s advice, for a short period of time.

 Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protect from light and moisture.

We have assumed that you have consulted a physician before purchasing this medicine and are not self medicating.