Kutajathwagadi Leham is an Ayurvedic medicine in herbal jam/paste form. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, IBS etc. It is also known as Kutajavaleham.
Uses of Kutajathwagadi Leham:
This is to be taken in dysentery and bleeding piles. This improves digestion and is good for diarrhea and Grahani – IBS, sprue, altering diarrhea and constipation Ingredients of Kutajatwagad
Leham:
Kutaja (Holarrhena antidysentrica)
Vidanga (Embelica ribes)
Vacha (Acorus calamus)
Agni (Plumbago rossea)
Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
Maricha (Piper nigrum)
Pippali (Piper longum)
Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
Dosage of Kutajathwagadi Leha:
Adult dose – 5-10 grams, twice daily, after food, is the adult dose. For children below 5 years of age, dose is – 2 – 3 grams, once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. For children between 5 – 12 years of age, dose is – 5 grams, once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
Side effects:
It is not recommended during constipation, piles associated with constipation and IBS associated with constipation.Over-dosage may cause constipation. Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a cool dry place.