Nimbadi Kashayam is a Qwath preparation and is available in liquid form.
Nimbadi Kashayam benefits:
Nimbadi kashayam is indicated for Vidradi ( Skin abscess), Pitha samana and Rakta dooshyam.
Ingredients
All in equal parts
| 1 | Nimba | Azadirachta indica |
| 2 | Amruta | Tinospora cordifolia |
| 3 | Viswa | Zingiber officinalis |
| 4 | Varattu Manjal | Curcuma longa |
| 5 | Vasa | Justicia beddomei |
| 6 | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula |
| 7 | Amalaki | Phyllanthus emblica |
| 8 | Vibhitaki | Terminalia bellerica |
| 9 | Patola | Trichosanthes lobata |
| 10 | Nidigdhika | Solanum surattense |
Some vaidyas add Neem more to this combination.
Indications
Abscess, cellulitis, acne
Pharmaceutical form
Decoction
Dosage:
For Internal use only
Adults: 10-15 ml of Kashayam / Qwath mixed with 60 ml boiled water twice daily before food or as directed by the physician.
Children: 5 to 10 ml of Kashayam / Qwath mixed with 45 ml boiled water twice daily before food or Arishtas like Khadirarishta or as directed by the physician.
Adjuvant. ( Adjuvants are added as a catalyst to increase the efficacy and avoid any side effects caused) Honey
Reference
Sahasrayogam Kashaya Yoga for Vidradhi
Nimbasyatolamruthu chukka varattu manjal |
Vasha Phalatraya Patola Nidhigdhikanam ||
Qwatham Samakshikapooram pulare kudichal |
Dehe Kuruthakuru verarumarunalil ||
( Malayalam Language verse)
Diet:
Vegetarian diet. Avoid fried, spicy foods and non vegetarian food. Drink lot of buttermilk and avoid curd.
Side effects:
May cause gastric irritation for prolonged use.
Research Papers
REVIEW ON NEEM (AZADIRACHTA INDICA): THOUSAND PROBLEMS ONE SOLUTION Study by Sharma Pankaj, Tomar Lokeshwar, Bachwani Mukesh, Bansal Vishnu published in INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF PHARMACY IRJP 2011, 2 (12), 97-102 confirms the anti-septic and anti- oxidant activity of Neem.
A brief study on neem (Azadirachta indica A.) and its application-A review , study by Asha Roshan and Navneet Kumar Verma published in Research Journal of Phytomedicine 01[01] 2015 confirms Neem is one of the most powerful blood-purifiers, detoxifiers and immune system boosters known. Hundreds of diseases have been shown to respond favorably to neem. Neem leaf can be taken as tea or in capsules. Neem oil can be applied externally or a few drops can be put in an empty capsule and taken internally. It is also helpful to enhance the soil fertility.
Brands available:
Arya Vaidyasala Kottakkal, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala, Kerala Ayurveda, S N A Oushadhasala, Sitaram Pharmacy, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Arya Vaidya Nilayam, Madurai.
There are three more combinations of Nimbadi Kashayam
Nimbadi Kashayam II
Ingredients
| 1 | Nimba | Azadirachta indica |
| 2 | Vilwa | Aegle marmelos |
| 3 | Amruta | Tinospora cordifolia |
| 4 | Daru | Cedurs deodara |
| 5 | Shati | Curcuma zedoaria |
| 6 | Bhoonimba | Andrographis paniculata |
| 7 | Pushkara | Inula racemosa |
| 8 | Pippali | Piper longum |
| 9 | Gajapippali | Scindapsus officinalis |
| 10 | Brihati | Solanum indicum |
Reference: Sahasrayogam Kashaya Yoga for Jwara/ 43
Indication: Kapha dominant Fever.
Nimbadi Kashayam III
Ingredients
| 1 | Nimba | Azadirachta indica |
| 2 | Parpataka | Oldenlandia corymbosa |
| 3 | Pata | Cissampelos pareira |
| 4 | Patola | Trichosanthes lobata |
| 5 | Katukurohini | Picrorhiza kurroa |
| 6 | Vasa | Adathoda vasica |
| 7 | Duralabha | Fagonia cretica |
| 8 | Dhathri | Emblica officinalis |
| 9 | Usira | Vetiveria zizanioides |
| 10 | Chandana | Santalum album |
| 11 | Raktachandana | Pterocarpus santalinus |
Indications
Tridhoshaja Masurika ( Small Pox due to Vata, Pitta and Kapha), Jwara Masurika ( Small pox due to Fever, Visarpa ( Erysipelas)
Reference
Sahasrayogam Kashaya Yoga for Masuri/ 7
Nimbadi Kashayam IV
Ingredients
| 1 | Nimba | Azadirachta indica |
| 2 | Patola | Trichosanthes lobata |
| 3 | Amalaki | Emblica officinalis |
| 4 | Haritaki | Terminalia chebula |
| 5 | Vibhitaki | Terminalia bellerica |
| 6 | Mridweeka | Vitis vinifera |
| 7 | Musta | Cyperus rotundus |
| 8 | Vatsaka | Holarrhena antidysenterica |
Indications
Fever due to Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Reference
Charak Samhita Chikitsasthanam Jwara Chikitsa 3/201
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