Thikthakam Kashayam - AVP

🌿 Thikthakam Kashayam

Thikthakam Kashayam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal decoction. It is used for balancing Pitta dosha, and is especially helpful in conditions involving inflammation, skin disorders, and related symptoms.

🔬 Key Ingredients

According to AVP & sources, its ingredients include:

• Patola (Trichosanthes cucumerina)

• Nimba / Neem (Azadirachta indica)

• Katuka (Picrorhiza kurroa)

• Darvi / Daruharidra (Berberis aristata) 

• Patha (Cyclea peltata) 

• Duralabha (Tragia involucrata)

• Parpata (Oldenlandia corymbosa) 

• Trayamana (Gentiana kurroo)

• Musta (Cyperus rotundus)

• Bhunimba / Kalamegha (Andrographis paniculata)

• Kalinga (Holarrhena antidysenterica)

• Kana / Pippali (Long pepper, Piper longum) 

• Chandana / Sandalwood (Santalum album)

💪 Primary Uses / Indications

Tiktakam Kashayam is used for:

• Skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, scabies, rashes, weeping / oozing skin disorders.

• Non-healing ulcers, abscesses, fistula: helps in healing and reducing discharge. 

• Leucorrhea (vaginal discharge) and other moisture / discharge-producing conditions.

• Relieving burning sensation, inflammation, redness associated with Pitta imbalance.

• Gut / digestive support: helping to reduce acidity, indigestion, Pitta-related gut inflammation.

⚠️ Dosage & Administration

• Adults: Typically about 15-20 ml of Kashayam, diluted with boiled & cooled water, taken twice daily on an empty stomach. 

• Children: Smaller dose (10-15 ml or as instructed), also diluted and given twice daily. 

• Duration depends on severity & physician guidance.

⚠️ Precautions & Safety

• Should be taken under supervision of an Ayurvedic physician.

• Avoid very spicy, hot, or Pitta-increasing foods while using.

• If pregnant, nursing, or having serious medical conditions, check with your doctor.

• Some ingredients are bitter / pungent; if digestive strength is weak, dose carefully.