Amruthotharam Kashayam is an effective Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is extensively used in the treatment of fever by Ayurvedic doctors. It is also known by the terms Amrutottar kashay, Kwath, Amrutottara kashaya, Amruthotharam kashayam etc.
Benefits
It is used in all types of fevers. It contains Indian tinospora, which is a known immune booster and antimicrobial herb.
It improves digestion strength and appetite.
Excellent mild laxative.
A full dose taken in the beginning of any fever gives a good purge and clears all fevers.
Doctors also use this for the treatment of
Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
High Cholesterol, Obesity, hyperlipidemia.
Dosage
Amruthotharam 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 usually administered along with a small spoon of sugar.
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, Amritotharam kashayam 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.
Amruthotharam Kashayam Benefits – Ayurvedic Tonic for Fever
Adjuvants
Sugar or jaggery.
Side Effects
There are no known side effects with Amrutottaram Kashayam
A very high dose may cause mild stomach irritation and diarrhoea.
Contents
Amruthotharam kashayam Ingredients:
Ginger – 2 parts
Amruta = Giloya = Tinospora cordifolia – 6 parts
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 4 parts
It is added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to quarter part.
Reference
Sahasra Yoga Kashaya prakarana 30, Chikitsamanjari.
Sanskrit verse
Manufacturers
SNA, AVP, AVS Kottakkal, Nagarjuna – Amruthottharam Kashaayam,
AVN, Madurai manufactures the kashayam in tablet form, called Amruthotharam Kashayam Tablet. The dose of this tablet is 2 tablets 2 times a day before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
Long term usage
I have been taking Amruthotharam Kashayam for more than 2 years daily.Is it safe to take daily for years together. Will I have problems if I use it daily?
Dr JV Hebbar:
Amrutottharam kashayam is mainly used in the treatment of fever and to improve immunity. It is a simple combination of ginger, guduchi and haritaki. But it is not recommended to take this or any kashayam for many years, without any specific purpose.
Amrutottaram for arthritis?
Is Amrutottharam Kashayam useful in arthritis?
Amrutottharam is an herbal tea with three ingredients –
Guduchi – a potent herb for treating fever
Ginger – an effective anti inflammatory and digestion improving herb
Haritaki – One of the three herbs of Triphala. Anti aging, rejuvenating and acts as a mild laxative.
This combination can be used in cases of fever or inflammatory conditions associated with joint pain / arthritis. This is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, gout, dengue, psoriatic arthritis, and viral arthritis.
But this is not very effective in the treatment of osteo-arthritis.
read: Early Stage Of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Ayurvedic Treatment, Remedies
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. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
6 thoughts on “Amruthotharam Kashayam (Amrutottaram) Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, Ingredients”
Dr Hebbar – when to use Amruthottaram Kashayam and when to use Amrutarishtam, in the case of fever? Thanks.
Amrutottara kashaya for short term – for 3-4 weeks time. Amrutarishtam is good for long term use. They can be used inter-changeably.
Dear sir it’s useful in diabetes and whats improves colostrol level
Is it useful in ulcerative colitis with mucus in stools?
I have been taking Amruthotharam Kashayam for more than 2 years daily.Is it safe to take daily for years together. Will I have problem s if I use it daily. Please revert
Amrutottharam kashayam is mainly used in the treatment of fever and to improve immunity. It is a simple combination of ginger, guduchi and haritaki. But it is not recommended to take this or any kashayam for many years, without any specific purpose.