Satthyadi kalkam kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine for acute joint pain and arthritis. It is widely used in chikun gunya, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis etc
Benefits of Satthyadi kalkam kashayam
In the traditional Ayurveda, this combination is used to relieve body pain and joint pain associated with fever. It is very effective in Ama condition. Having anti-pyretic and analgesic effects, it is very effective in acute manifestations of viral fevers with severe joint pain and stiffness like chikun gunya. By reducing the inflammation and fever, it helps to improve the mobility of joints.
This kashayam is given in cervical spondylosis, spondylitis, frozen shoulder and other joint disorders; pain and stiffness get relieved and the movement of the joint is improved.
It regulates peristaltic movements and reduces any swelling or obstruction in the intestines. It helps to reduce the discomforts of rheumatic fever.
Pain of all joints especially of weight bearing joints gets relieved by taking this medicine.
In some cases of fibro-myalgia, this combination is found effective. It reduces whole body pain.
Indications of Satthyadi kalkam kashayam
Aamavaata – Painful and inflammatory joint diseases like rheumatic fever.
Ingredients of Satthyadi kalkam kashayam
| Aromatic ginger/ sand ginger/kenkur/cutcherry/resurrection lily | Satthi | Kaempferia galanga Linn. |
It is an anti-tussive, expectorant, anti-pyretic, diuretic, anabolic, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, wound healing and carminative. It is a blood purifier. It is used in the treatment of gastro-intestinal disorders, asthma, rheumatism, epilepsy, wounds, skin diseases, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, flatulence, and cancer.
| Dried ginger | Mahoushadham
|
Zingiber officinalis |
It is unctuous and hot in potency with pungent taste but becomes sweet after digestion. It is an aphrodisiac and balances Vata and Kapha.
It improves ability to taste and promotes digestion. Relieves cough cold and other respiratory problems. It is not a laxative, rather causes constipation.
AS ANUPANA/PRAKSHEPADRAVYA-TO BE TAKEN MIXED WITH THE KASHAYA
Varshabhoo kwatha/decoction of Boerhhavia diffusa
| Spreading hogweed | Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa Linn. |
The name Punarnava means it has the capability to repair and regenerate itself. It does the same function in our body also. It is an important anti-inflammatory medicinal herb well known for its diuretic and antioedematous properties. Here it works as a diuretic, by balancing the water retention at the same time helping to reduce oedema in the visceral organs being beneficial in ascites, splenomegaly etc. It can eliminate the unwanted fluid collected in tissues and reduce swelling and thereby reverse inflammation.
Details of the manufacturing
Satthyadi kalkam kashayam has 3 ingredients in total.
It is a special combination.
For Kashaya preparation, only Varshabhoo is taken.
It should be washed well and dried up in shade.
Take it in dried & crushed form in an earthen pot. Now add 16 times clean water into it. Make it boil and then cook in the open vessel with low fire. Reduce the quantity into one by eighth of the initial quantity. Make sure to mix it in between with a ladle without breaking the potli. Also, the fire should be kept low to make sure that all the active ingredients in the herbs needed are absorbed well into the water. Once the quantity is reduced to one by eighth of the initial amount of water, remove the vessel from the fire. Squeeze and drain through a clean white cloth. Collect the decoction in a clean vessel and discard the solid waste. Collect the mild warm decoction.
For Kalka preparation, Satthi and Viswa are taken in equal quantity. Both are washed well and grinded into a fine paste. This paste is mixed well in the Varshabhoo decoction and taken for seven days.
Dosha Dooshya Predominance with roga marga.
Satthyadi kalkam kashayam is Vaata kapha hara.
It acts on aabhyantara and madhyama rogamargas
Dosage and Usage of Satthyadi kalkam kashayam
Dosage:
two Pala.
Usage:
Kashayam is advised to take in empty stomach, once the ingested food is digested well and aahaararasa is formed well.
Usage of kashayam with prescribed prakshepadravyas according to the condition of disease and the patient gives the best results mostly.
Here, it is advised to take it for seven continuous days.
Exercises and Yoga.
As Satthyadi kalkam kashayam targets mainly viral fevers and joint pain, heavy exercises are not advised.
Vigorous exercises are not allowed in painful conditions. Range of movement and flexibility must be considered while doing every exercise.
Also, specific Yogacharya including naadisuddhi pranayama, bhujangaasana, is recommended.
Regular exercise helps improve the bioavailability of medicine and food ingested and leads to positive health.
Yoga can maintain harmony within the body and with the surrounding system.
Nadisudhi pranayama
Bhujangasana
Simple exercises for lungs and heart health
All the exercises and physical exertions must be decided and done under the supervision of a medical expert only.
Recommended diet and behavior
Diet:
- To be avoided
Heavy meals and difficult to digest foods – cause indigestion.
junk foods- cause a disturbance in digestion and reduces the bioavailability of the medicine
carbonated drinks – makes the stomach more acidic and disturbed digestion
refrigerated and frozen foods – causes weak and sluggish digestion by weakening Agni (digestive fire)
Milk and milk products – increase Kapha with Ama and cause indigestion, respiratory problems etc.
curd – causes vidaaha and thereby many other diseases
- To be added
Light meals and easily digestible foods
Green gram, soups, buttermilk boiled with ginger, turmeric, curry leaves etc.
freshly cooked and warm food processed with cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper, ajwain, etc
Behavior:
Protect yourself from a cold climate.
Better to avoid exposure to excessive sunlight, wind, rain, or dust.
Maintain a regular food and sleep schedule.
Avoid holding or forcing urges like urine, faeces, cough, sneeze, etc.
Avoid a sedentary life. Be active.
Avoid day sleep.
Side effects and contraindications
No known side effects reported.
Classical reference
CHAKRADATHAM AAMAVATAM SHLOKA 3
Equivalent medicines.
Sathyadi pachana kashayam
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Research papers
Satthi
Mahoushadha
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4058601/
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