Kottakkal Varadi Kashayam (200ml) | Ayurvedic Metabolic Balance
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| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Main Ingredient | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20474 | Metabolic Support | 200ml | Triphala | Traditional Ayurvedic Formula | Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal |
Kottakkal Varadi Kashayam takes its name from Vara, the classical epithet for Triphala, literally the boon or the best of remedies. Haritaki, Amalaki and Vibhitaki form its base, joined by Asana heartwood, Chitraka root, turmeric and the traditional mineral Ayapatra. The adi suffix marks the herbs that follow the lead trio. Together they support a healthy metabolism, the proper handling of Meda Dhatu and the light, unclogged feeling of balanced Kapha.
Ayurvedic Significance
Ayurveda describes a sluggish Medo Dhatu Agni as the root of accumulation in the fat tissue, with Kapha and Ama gradually blocking the Medovaha Srotas. Varadi Kashayam is framed as a Lekhana and Medohara combination. Triphala provides Tridoshic cleansing and gentle Anulomana. Chitraka is one of the strongest Agni-kindling roots in the materia medica. Asana is the classical Pramehahara heartwood, long used to support balanced sweet metabolism, while Haridra offers Kapha-clearing bitterness. The result is scraping rather than depleting.
Key Benefits
- Supports a healthy metabolism. Chitraka and turmeric together kindle Agni at the tissue level, the classical basis for well-managed Meda Dhatu.
- Encourages balanced Kapha. Bitter, astringent and pungent tastes dominate, the three that Ayurveda uses to counter heaviness and accumulation.
- Helps clear the channels. Lekhana or scraping action supports open Medovaha Srotas, so nourishment moves rather than settles.
- Triphala at its base. The Vara trio brings gentle daily cleansing, regular elimination and steady antioxidant support.
- Supports balanced sweet metabolism. Asana heartwood has been used for centuries in formulations aimed at healthy sugar handling.
Ingredients
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haritaki | Terminalia chebula | Fruit rind | 2.645 g |
| Amalaki | Phyllanthus emblica | Fruit | 2.645 g |
| Vibhitaki | Terminalia bellirica | Fruit rind | 2.645 g |
| Asana | Pterocarpus marsupium | Heartwood | 2.645 g |
| Agni (Chitraka) | Plumbago zeylanica | Root | 2.645 g |
| Ayapatra | — | — | 2.645 g |
| Nisa (Haridra) | Curcuma longa | Rhizome | 2.645 g |
Suggested Use
A usual serving is 10 to 15 ml for adults, taken twice daily. Dilute with an equal measure of warm water and take before food, the customary Anupana for a Kashayam. A little honey is the traditional companion for Kapha patterns. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- GMP-certified manufacture by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.
- Prepared by classical methods as laid down in the traditional Ayurvedic texts.
- Authentic sourcing of raw herbs from trusted growers and collection regions.
- Operations follow strict AYUSH guidelines for hygiene, machinery and batch tracking.
- Every ingredient is thoroughly tested for purity and botanical identity before it is accepted.
- Contains the classical mineral ingredient Ayapatra; those already taking mineral supplements are encouraged to seek practitioner guidance.
- Those who are pregnant or nursing are encouraged to speak with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before beginning.
- Warming and drying in nature and best suited to Kapha patterns; those with a strongly Pitta or Vata constitution may prefer practitioner guidance on serving size.
- Free from added colours and synthetic flavours.
- Storage: keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Shake well before pouring.
Additional Information
The name is transliterated from Sanskrit in several ways and all refer to the same preparation: Varadi Kashayam, Varadi Kashaya, Varadi Kwatha, Varadi Kwatham and Varadi Kadha. It is also written Vaaradi or Varaadi, and the lead group Vara appears as Vaara. Kashayam, Kwatham and Kadha are interchangeable names for the same classical dosage form, a water decoction, with the spelling shifting according to how Sanskrit and Malayalam sounds are carried into English.
