Kankayana Lehyam is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by AVN Ayurveda Formulation Private Limited Company. It is mainly used to treat piles.
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ToggleUses and dose
Kankayana Lehyam Indications:
Hemorrhoids
Dosage: 1 teaspoon 2 times a day.
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.
Duration
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Contents
Kankayana Lehyam Ingredients:
Dusparsha – Tragia involucrata Linn
– Best Ayurvedic herb used in hemorrhoids, has anti inflammatory action
Dhanyaka – Coriandrum sativum – Used in hemorrhoids, improves digeston, relieves burning sensation.
Vishwa -Ginger
Patha -Cyclea peltata
Palandu – Allium cepa Linn.
Guda – Jaggery
Choorna of Hareetaki – Terminalia chebula – Used to relieve constipation, gastritis, indigestion.
Maricha – Piper nigrum
Bhallataka – Semecarpus anacardium
Soorana – Elephant Yam – Amorphophallus paeoniifolius – Ayurvedic herb, mentioned for the treatment of piles, amenorrhea, indigestion, anorexia, joint pain and elephantiasis.
Eranda thailam – Castor oil
Side effects
Kankayana Lehyam Side effects:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given.
Package, manufacturer and shelf life
Presentation: 250 mg
Manufactured By: AVN Ayurveda Formulation Private Limited Company.
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
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