Karpoorasava

Other Names : Karpurasava

Special Precautions and side effects

• It contains Camphor, the following side effects can occur with Karpurasava. If these symptoms appear, Karpurasava should be immediately stopped and seek immediate medical attention.
  • Gastritis
  • Burning sensation
  • Vertigo
  • Restlessness
  • Dysuria (with its high dosage)
  • Abdominal pain (with its high dosage)
• Karpurasava should be used under the supervision of an ayurvedic physician. Its unsupervised use can be unsafe.

Health Benefits and uses of Karpoorasava

Karpoorasava (also spelled as Karpurasava) is mainly used for the treatment of cholera. It reduces the frequency of watery stools and clears the infection. It also gives relief from vomiting, and muscle cramps occurring in cholera. In addition, it can also be used for the treatment of diarrhea of various origins, vomiting, and toothache.

Ingrediënts

• Rectified Spirit : 400 Parts
• Karpoor (Camphor) : 32 Parts
• Elaichi (Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum : 4 Parts
• Nagarmotha (Nut Grass) – Cyperus Rotundus : 4 Parts
• Sonth (Ginger Rhizome) – Zingiber Officinale : 4 Parts
• Ajwain (Carom Seeds) – Trachyspermum Ammi :4 Parts
• Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) – Piper Nigrum :4 Parts

Preparation Method: Take Rectified Spirit and add Camphor in it. Mix it well and then add powders of other ingredients. Leave it in Asava place for a month. Then decant the liquid and preserve it in food-grade bottles. Now, Karpoorasava is ready.

Treatment Dosage

The general dosage of Karpurasava is as follows.

• Children (above the age of 5 years) 1 to 3 drops
• Adults 3 to 10 drops

Doses: Twice or thrice a day Adjuvant: Misri (Sugar) or Batasa (Sugar Drop Candy) Note: In Cholera, the dosage is repeated after every 30 to 60 minutes until acute symptoms subside.