PATHYADIVATI-KWATH

Introduction:

The formula is mainly used to relieve headaches and migraines. Used in three forms Pathyadi Vati is tablet made from mixture of powder of the ingredients mentioned below. Pathyadi Kwath is decoction made from mixture of ingredients boiled in water. Pathyadi Ghanvati  is made after Pathyadi kwath is solidified evaporating water.

Reference:  Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhar Samhita

Ingredients: Contains following ingredients:        1 Part each

Some preparations also include Daruharidra (Berberis aristata DC), Pipali (Piper Longum), Nagkesar(Mesua ferrea) etc. in equal parts. Equivalent variety of Chirayata- Bhunimb (Andrographis paniculata is also used in place of Swrtita Chrayata in some preparations.

Preparation:

1. Pathyadi Vati is prepared by mixing powder of each ingredient and adding water or guggul to facilitate making pills/tablets.
2. Pathyadi Kwath is prepared by adding all parts in equal proportion in Water 16 times of ingredients. Water is boiled to reduce it to 1/4 th of the original content.
3. Pathyadi Ghan is prepared by boiling the kwath and solidity to make pills/tablets.

Uses:

1. For trearment of headache and migraine. Removes heaviness in temporal region.
2. Given for treatment of Earache .
3. It helps in treating Nose and throat conditions like Sinusitis, Tinnitus and clearing soar throat. Removing excess mucus.
4. Useful in many eye related problems like Eye pain, blurred vision, burning sensation etc and strengthens eyes.
5. Useful as Imunity booster, blood purifier.
6. Helps in digestion and detoxify the body.    

Doses:

Adults; 5 to 10 Ml after adding equal water once or twice in a day.

Chidren: 1 to 5 Ml after adding equal water once or twice in a day.

or as advised by the qualified Vaidya

(It is always advisable to consult qualified Vaidya, information here is for sharing knowledge about the ayurvedic preparation)