Abstract

ROLE OF CHITRAKADI GUTIKA IN GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS- A REVIEW

*Vd. Vivek Shrirampant Chandurkar and Vd. Ram Babanrao Muddalkar

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Abstract

Yogaratnakar and Charakasamhita Grahani Dosha Chikits Adhyaay both explain Chitrakadi Gutika. Amapachana is the first treatment for Grahani because Agni dushti, which causes Ama, occurs in Grahani. Agnideepanadravyas and all Amapachanas are combined to form Chitrakadi Gutika. It's often used in digestive disorders like arsha, especially sushkaarsha. Using various anupan such as Nimbuswarasa, Annarrasa, and Koshnajala, this aushadhiyoga acts on Vata Kaphadosha and in Pittaja avastha of above mentioned disorders. It also contains laghu, rukshaguna, katurasa, katuvipaka, and ushnaveerya. Understanding the Chitrakadi Gutika and its involvement in Grahani and other GI illnesses is the goal of the following article.

Keywords: Chitrakadi Gutika, Grahani, Annavaha Strotas, Pureeshavaha Strotas, Aampachak, Angeepradipak.