Dashamoola Katutraya Kashayam is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is widely used in the treatment of respiratory conditions. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda practice.
Benefits
It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of Asthma, bronchitis, Cough and related chest pain. It has anti inflammatory and broncho-dilatory effect.
Traditional benefits:
Shwasa – difficulty in breathing due to asthma, bronchitis etc.
Anila Kasa – Vata type of cough – dry cough with pain
Parshwa, Prushta, Trika Murdha ruja – cough, cold with pain in the flanks, back and head.
Dosage
Dasamula Kadutraya Kashayam dose:
The dose is 12 – 24 ml, before food, at about 6 am and 6pm or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually advised to add equal amount of water to the kashayam.
It is advised to have a little honey after taking / along this medicine.
Dose of Kashayam tablet is – 2 tablets 2 times a day before food or as directed by Doctor.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Diet, lifestyle advice
Avoid excessive exercise, refrigerated water drinking, exposure to mist, cold wind.
Avoid excessive spices and deep fried foods.
Have more of turmeric and curry leaves in diet.
Side Effects, Adjuvants
Co-drink – Honey or musk.
Side effects
Dashamoola Katutraya Kashaya Side Effects:
There are no known side effects of this medicine.
Higher dose may cause gastritis.
Ingredients, Contents, Reference
Dasamoola Katutraya Kashayam Ingredients:
Dashamoola – group of ten herbs. –
Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
Brihati – Solanum indicum
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
Prishnaparni – Uraria picta
Katutraya – refers to Trikatu – Pepper, long pepper and ginger
Vrisha – Adhatoda vasica
It is added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to quarter part, filtered.
Reference
Sahasrayoga Kashayaprakarana 107
Dashamoola katutraya kashayam, tablet is the kashayam in tablet form. Its dose is two tablets two times a day before food.
Dashamula Katutraya Kwatha churna is the herbal coarse powder of the above herbs.
Shloka, Sanskrit Verse
Manufacturers
Nagarjuna – Dashamoola Katuthrayam Kashaayam, Dashamoola Katuthrayam Kashaayam Tablet
Dashamoola Katutrayam Vs. Dashamula Kashayam
Dashamoola Katutrayam contains Dashamoola – the 10 anti inflammatory roots, Trikatu (ginger, black pepper and long pepper) and Vasa (Adhatoda vasica).
Dashamoola kashayam contains only the 10 anti inflammatory roots.
Dashamoola Katutrayam is specifically used for cold, cough, asthma and bronchitis and related pain in the head, chest and back.
Dashamoola kashay is used as anti inflammatory medicine for various diseases. it can be used in many cases of inflammation of internal organs, joints, muscles, ligaments etc.
Dashamoola Katutrayam is advised along with honey.
Dashamula kwath is advised with different Anupanas (co drinks) for different diseases. It is administered with Pippali churna (long pepper powder) for treating pain in the flanks, fever (Jwara), Shwasa (asthma), Kaphaja Kasa (cough with sputum and heaviness)
It is advised with Manjishta or ksheerabala to address vascular disorders.
It is advised with Patola Katu Rohinyadi kashayam to address hepatitis
It is advised with Guggulu or Rasnadi kashayam to address joint pain etc.
Read more about Dashamoola Kashayam
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
28 thoughts on “Dashamoola Katutraya Kashayam – Benefits, Dose, Side Effects And Ingredients”
I have mucus secreation problem in my nose. I get sob after i come out of ac room to normal room. Feels better after post nasal drip or throwing mucus out by sneezing or blowing my nise. Will this medicine benefit for my problem?
Please guide as to wat amount to be given to infants and toddlers below age 2
Hello Dr.,
Is Dasamulakatutrayadi Kwatham (Tablet) same as Dashamoola Katutraya Kashayam?
A Mehta
You can take it along with Amrutarishta for 2 – 3 months time.
my son of 4 years has cold problems like blocked nose and running nose. Whether this can be given to him. At what amount
hi doctor,
for how many days should we conntinu thiis for normal coughh and cold
2 -3 weeks.
does it works on all three dosha’s problem
As I am recovering From Bike Accident Now And Due to That I am Overweight Too and Have Slight Wheezing With Closed Nose ….And I have Already Brought Dashmoolakaduthrayam Kashayam …So Consuming This Will Help Me In Curing Asthma And Closed Nose and Sneezing…As I think All These Are Happening due to Pitta Kabha Dosha Inside Me So will This help Me ….And What All are The Patyam I should Follow While Consuming Dashmoolakaduthrayam ….
Hi Doc. I am having swollen lymph nodes under my chin. Doc told me it must be because of throat infection as my throat is dry and red now, though I don’t have any fever. Doc prescribed me amoxicillin antibiotics, but I don’t want to take this allopathy medicine as I just undergone ayurveda panchakarma last year July and since then I’m not taking any allopathy medicine. One of the Ayurveda doc in Malaysia prescribed me this medicine to cure my infection. May I get your advise pls. Tq
I have been prescribed dasamoola katuthrayam kashayam for shoulder pain by the doctor along with other medicines. Is this medicine have any relevance to the shoulder pain?
Is it good for sinusitis. Does any other combination work for sinusitis
Hi.doctor. can it be used for sinusitis in breastfeeding patient
No. It can improve appetite and hence can be useful.
It will be a bit harsh and hot on the infants. I would not reccommend it.
hallo doctor i have mild tinnitus my doctor prescribed dashamoola kaduthrayam nd agasthya rasayanam nd some oil to put n my bead can it be cured
hw long it will take to cure nd can u tell me d pathya lls
Hi Doctor,
My dad is coughing from last 1 month. cause could be chronic cold or too much smoking.Is it good to use dasamoolam kashyam ?
Hi.
I consulted doctor for pcod. She prescribed me dashamoolakaduthrayam kashayam. Will it be helpful for pcod?
Is it helpful in scitica pain?
I have been prescribed dasamoola katuthrayam kashayam for scitica pain by the doctor along with other medicines. Is this medicine have any relevance to the scitica pain?
Hi, Dashamoola – 10 roots is useful to reduce pain and swelling.
Sir, I am using the dasmoola kaduthrayam kashayam for my respiratory disease. Sir can I drink alcohol while using this medicine. Please advise
No body movement means?No excercise?
Sorry for the mistake.
Exercise exercise should be avoided.
can we eat egg while taking this kasayam
Yes.