Pathyaksha Dhatryadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine used to treat headache of various causes. It is herbal decoction. It is also available in Kashayam tablet form.
Uses
Pathyaksha Dhatryadi kashayam benefits:
- It is mainly used in Ayurvedic treatment of headache, pain in forehead, temporal region, migraine.
- It is also effective in pain associated with tooth extraction.
- It improves eye sight and useful in eye diseases and vision problems.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta and Vata
Mode Of Action
Probable mode of action in headache:
Turmeric is an excellent anti inflammatory herb.
Triphala – helps in Kapha and Pitta balancing and also in Vata anulomana. It is generally advised for almost all diseases of head and eyes.
Nimba, Bhunimba and Guduchi decrease aggravated Pitta. Very useful in migraine with gastric symptoms.
Side Effects
There are no known side effects of this medicine.
People with diabetes should take this medicine under strict medical supervision.
It is best to avoid this medicine during pregnancy.
Dose
Pathyaksha Dhatryadi kashayam dosage:
- 5 – 10 ml, before food, or on empty stomach, once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
- It is should be taken along with a gram of jaggery.
- If the kashayam is concentrated, then it needs to be mixed with equal quantity of water and should be taken.
- This is also available in Kashayam tablet form. Dose of Kashayam tablet is 2 tablet 2 times a day before food with jaggery.
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.
Contents
Pathyaksha Dhatryadi kashayam ingredients:
Herbal decoction is prepared from 10 grams of each of
Pathya – Terminalia chebula
Aksha – Terminalia bellirica
Dhatri – Amla – Emblica officinalis
Bhunimba – Andrographis paniculata
Nisha – Turmeric – Curcuma longa
Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica
Amruta – Tinospora cordifolia
Manufacturer and Reference
- AVN Ayurveda Formulations Pvt Ltd also manufactures it in Kashayam tablet form.
- Nagarjuna – Patthyaaksha Dhaathryaadi Kashaayam (Patthya shadangam kashaayam), Patthyaaksha Dhaathryaadi Kashaayam Tablet
Reference: Sharangdhara Samhita Madhyamakhanda 2/143-145
Shloka- Sanskrit Verse
पथ्याक्षधात्री भूनिम्बैर्निशानिम्बामृतायुतै: ॥
कृत: क्वाथ: षडङ्गोऽयं सगुड: शीर्षशूलहृत् ।
भ्रूशङ्खकर्णशूलानि तथार्धशिरसो रुजम् ॥
सूर्यावर्तं शङ्खकं च दन्तपातं च तद्रुजम् ।
नक्तान्ध्यं पटलं शुक्रं चक्षु:पीडां व्यपोहति ॥
pathyākṣadhātrī bhūnimbairniśānimbāmṛtāyutai: ||
kṛta: kvātha: ṣaḍaṅgo’yaṃ saguḍa: śīrṣaśūlahṛt |
bhrūśaṅkhakarṇaśūlāni tathārdhaśiraso rujam ||
sūryāvartaṃ śaṅkhakaṃ ca dantapātaṃ ca tadrujam |
naktāndhyaṃ paṭalaṃ śukraṃ cakṣu:pīḍāṃ vyapohati ||
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
28 thoughts on “Pathyaksha Dhatryadi Kashayam – Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Ingredients, Reference”
useful
Thanks
What is the difference between this medicine and Pathyadi Kashayam?
Both are quite similar.
Dear Dr.,
One small question here. Why should this medicine be taken with a gram of jaggery? What are the benefits of taking this with jaggery in comparison to taking this without?
Regards
Vinay
Sir, It just to make it palatable. All the medicines enlisted in it are bitter so the adjuvant.
Thanks Dr. Malini. However this palatability question never arises when taken in tablet form. So why is it still recommended as adjuvant then?
No that can be taken with warm water.
Jaggery improves the action of the decoction and increases the bio availability of the medicine.
Dear Doctor
Kindly advice –
what is meant by Balances Pitta and Vata?
Sir, It means it keeps in check your Pitta and Vata dosha.
Hi, pain is usually due to Vata and all the medicines that you are taking are Vata balancing. It may take up to 15 days of time to start observing improvements. Please continue.
Work. But, also, it cure fever and flue much more effective then antibiotic.
Sir can u explain the mode of action in headaches
from where we get this medicine
Not much food restrictions.
Have more of Sunflower seed, almond, pine nuts, peanuts, spinach, taro root, flaxseed oil, soyabean, pistachio.
Broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard and turnip greens, mangoes, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers
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Thanks Doc, much appreciated. Is it ok to continue with the medicine if I conceive and can continue this throughout my pregnancy.?
It is better to stop after pregnancy is confirmed. Haritaki is not indicated during pregnancy.
In your case, for up to 3 months time, with gradual decrease in dosage.
You sad 10 ml mix with water if I take raw kashayam any change will happen in my body plz let me know
Raw kashayam – from readymade company product will be more concentrated. It may cause throat and stomach irritation. . Hence, it is best to dilute with equal quantity of water.
How long should I continue the treatment for migraine? Should it be taken over several months or years, at the dosage recommended here, or would a few weeks suffice?
For 2 – 3 months time.
Hi dr,
My name is Aarthi. I took this
concentrated kashayam 15 ml twice a day for 3
mths for my migraine headache….though my migraine problem has improved…, I developed acid reflux problem with severe shortness in breath immediately at the last course of my kashayam…
Dr., I just want to know whether the kashayam has created a side effect or is it because of consuming it for a long duration…
I have a pitta constitution and now I am under allopathic medicines for acid reflux problem.
Can this tablet be taken with metformin… What r the side effects of having so?
I am having sinusitis pain for two months…many allopathic medicines r giving me breathing problems n palpitations. Does this tablet have such problems
It can be taken with metformin.
Please consult a doctor directly for complete evaluation.
This tablet great working