Description

About

Thikthakam Kashayam Tablets is a classical Ayurvedic formulation described in Ashtanga Hrudaya. It is renowned for its pitta-pacifying and detoxifying action, especially in managing skin disorders, liver diseases, and chronic ulcers. Its bitter (tikta) herbs help cleanse the system, improve digestion, and restore balance in the body.

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Indications

• Pitta Kushta (Skin disorders)

• Visarpa (Erysipelas)

• Pitaka (Pustular skin conditions)

• Kandu (Itching)

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Benefits

• Helps manage chronic skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis

• Supports healing of chronic ulcers and ano-rectal diseases

• Beneficial in liver diseases, anemia, and oedema

• Relieves burning sensation, excessive thirst, and giddiness

• Acts as a natural detoxifier and blood purifier

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Key Ingredients & Actions

• Patola (Trichosanthes dioica): Detoxifies blood, reduces itching & skin eruptions

• Nimba (Azadirachta indica): Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, skin-healing properties

• Katuka (Picrorhiza kurroa): Hepatoprotective, improves liver function

• Darvi (Berberis aristata): Cleanses blood, supports wound healing

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Reference

📖 Ashtanga Hrudaya – Classical Ayurvedic text prescribing Thikthakam Kashayam for pitta-related disorders.

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Dosage

• 1–2 tablets twice daily with lukewarm water

• Or as directed by the physician

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Precautions

• To be taken under strict medical supervision

• Not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by a physician

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

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Different Names in Languages

• Sanskrit: Thikthakam Kashaya

• Hindi: Tikthakam Kwath Ghanvati

• Tamil: Thikthakam Kashayam

• Telugu: Thikthakam Kashaya Tablets

• Malayalam: Thikthakam Kashayam

• Kannada: Thikthakam Kashaya