Kottakkal Punarnavadi Kashayam (200ml) | Ayurvedic Liver & Fluid Balance

Kottakkal Punarnavadi Kashayam is a classical decoction headed by Punarnava, supported by Nimba, Amrita, Darvi and Abhaya. The Sanskrit name is a small piece of poetry: punar means again and nava means new, a nod to the creeper that revives with the first rains and to the renewal the formula is meant to bring. Together these herbs are traditionally used to support healthy fluid balance, steady liver function and comfortable urinary flow.

Ayurvedic Significance

Classical texts place Punarnava at the head of the Shothahara group, the herbs that help the body move surplus fluid out of the tissues rather than letting it pool in the Srotas. Its Ruksha and Ushna qualities counter the heaviness of Kapha, while the bitters of Nimba, Tikta and Darvi carry Pitta-pacifying and Yakrit-supportive action. Amrita, also called Guduchi, serves as a Rasayana that steadies Agni and clears Ama. Sunthi provides Deepana warmth so the bitter group is well digested, and Abhaya keeps the downward Apana movement regular.

Key Benefits

• Supports healthy fluid balance: Punarnava is the classical Shothahara herb, traditionally used to help the body maintain comfortable fluid levels in the tissues.
• Encourages liver wellness: Darvi, Tikta and Nimba form a bitter group long relied on to support the natural work of Yakrit, the liver.
• Promotes comfortable urinary flow: The formula is traditionally taken to keep the urinary channels clear and functioning smoothly.
• Helps clear Ama and keeps the chest light: Amrita and Sunthi encourage the body to process accumulated residue so the channels stay open and breathing feels easy.
• Supports steady vitality: Amrita acts as a Rasayana, helping maintain natural resilience and everyday energy.

Ingredients

Suggested Use

A typical serving is 10 to 15 ml for adults, twice daily. Dilute with an equal measure of warm water and take it before food, the customary Anupana for a Kashayam. A pinch of honey is traditionally added to soften the bitter taste. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.

Safety & Certifications

• GMP-certified manufacture: Produced by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, in GMP-certified facilities.
• Classical method: Prepared by the traditional decoction process set down in the Ayurvedic texts, without shortcuts to the boiling and reduction stages.
• Authentic sourcing: Herbs are drawn from established growing regions and matched against classical descriptions before use.
• AYUSH standards: Operations follow strict AYUSH guidelines for hygiene, machinery and batch tracking.
• Tested for purity: Every incoming ingredient is checked for identity and purity before it is accepted into production.
• Personal guidance: Those who are pregnant or nursing are best guided by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before beginning any classical preparation.
• Dosha note: The blend is markedly bitter and drying, which suits Kapha and Pitta well; those of a predominantly Vata constitution may prefer it with warm water and a nourishing meal.
• Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Natural sediment may settle; shake gently before pouring.

Additional Information

This formulation is listed as Punarnavadi Kashayam, Punarnavadi Kashaya, Punarnavadi Kwatham, Punarnavadi Kwatha and Punarnavadi Kadha, with the lead herb also written Punarnnava. Kashayam, Kashaya, Kwatha, Kwatham and Kadha are simply different transliterations from Sanskrit for the same class of water decoction, and the spelling varies between regional traditions and manufacturers.