kshar

Kshars are derived from plant drug ashes, which can be found as solutions or crystals. They all share the common characteristic of being alkaline. Since the kshars are burning, the substance must be caustic. They are known as kshar because they cause ksharan to mamsa, etc, dhatus.

Apamarg Kshar

Apmarag kshar is prepared from Apamarg. It has diuretic properties and is hence useful in dysuria. 

Many ayurvedic surgeons, use Apamarg Kshar for Kshar sutra, which is used in abscess and fistula. 

Chinchak Kshar

Chinchak Kshara, an important preparation mentioned in Ayurvedic classics, has been traditionally used for managing various diseases. 

Composition:

Chinchak Kshara is prepared from the bark of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica).

It contains potassium carbonate hydrate as a major component.

Clinical Indications:

Chinchak Kshara has therapeutic potential in managing various conditions.

It is particularly useful for digestive issues, including gastritis, abdominal pain, and burning sensations.

Muli Kshar

Muli kshar is prepared from muli (raddish). It acts as a natural diuretic, increases urine output, and is helpful in dysuria and urinary calculi. 

Narike Lavana

Narikel Lavan, an Ayurvedic medicine available in powder form, is particularly effective in treating various digestive issues such as gastritis, abdominal pain, and burning sensations. Let’s explore its benefits and usage:

• Ingredients: Coconut (Cocos nucifera) and Lavana (Rock salt)

• Indications:

  • Gastritis

  • Acidity

  • Abdominal pain

  • Peptic ulcers

Vajra Kshar

Vajra Kshara, an alkaline Ayurvedic medicine available in powdered form, offers several benefits for digestive health. 

Benefits:

1. • Gastric Stimulant: It aids digestion and alleviates abdominal discomfort.

   • Antacid: Helps manage acidity and burning sensations.

   • Laxative: Supports regular bowel movements.

   • Balances Vata and Kapha doshas.

Indications:

1. • Flatulence

   • Abdominal distension

   • Constipation

   • Abdominal colic pain

   • Bloating

   • Indigestion

   • Ascites

   • Low appetite

   • Difficulty in urination

   • Liver and spleen enlargement

Yavak Kshar

Yavakshara, an Ayurvedic medicine derived from the whole plant of barley (Hordeum vulgare), offers several health benefits. 

Chemical Composition:

1. • Yavakshara primarily contains potassium salts.

   • Synonyms include Yav Ksar, Jav Kshar, and Yavashukaja.

Uses and Indications:

1. • Urinary Disorders: It helps treat difficulty in urination, urinary calculi, and obstructive uropathy.

   • Digestive Health: Beneficial for managing bloating, abdominal pain, and constipation.

   • Heart Diseases: Useful in heart-related conditions.

   • Anemia: Helps address anemia (reduces hṛd pāṇḍu grahaṇī roga).

   • Malabsorption Syndrome (IBS): Supports digestion and absorption.

   • Enlargement of Spleen (Pleeha): Balances spleen-related issues.

   • Cough (Kasa): Alleviates cough caused by Kapha.

   • Hemorrhoids (Arśa): Especially effective for Kapha-type hemorrhoids.

Properties:

1. • Sharp, hot, light, and unctuous.

   • Acts as a digestive stimulant and depletive.

   • Works like fire due to its caustic and corrosive nature.

For regd. medical practitioners or laboratory use only.