Kottakkal Vizhalveradi Kashayam (200ml) | Ayurvedic Digestive Cleansing Support
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| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20493 | Cleansing & Detox | 200ml | Traditional Ayurvedic Formula | Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal |
Kottakkal Vizhalveradi Kashayam is a classical cleansing decoction led by Vidanga, joined by Chitramula, Sunthi, Tila, Paribhadra and Palasa. The blend is pungent and warming, traditionally chosen to keep the digestive tract clear and comfortable and to hold Agni steady. Its name is drawn from Malayalam and Sanskrit together: Vizhal is the local name for Vidanga, veru means root, and adi means "and the rest", so the title reads as the decoction that begins with the root of Vizhal.
Ayurvedic Significance
The classical texts group these botanicals under Krimighna and Deepana-Pachana action. Vidanga is the celebrated cleanser of the Annavaha Srotas, its Katu Rasa and Ushna Virya discouraging the damp, heavy conditions in which Ama gathers. Chitramula is the classical Agni-kindler, sharpening the digestive fire so that food is properly transformed rather than left to stagnate. Sunthi steadies that warmth and eases the movement of Vata through the gut. Tila lends a touch of Snigdha quality so the formula stays balanced, while Paribhadra and Palasa support the natural clearing of the lower channels.
Key Benefits
- Supports internal cleansing: Vidanga is the traditional choice for keeping the digestive channels clear of accumulated residue.
- Kindles digestive fire: Chitramula and Sunthi work together as Deepana and Pachana, encouraging thorough digestion and the natural breakdown of Ama.
- Encourages gut comfort: helpful when the abdomen feels heavy, bloated or unsettled after meals.
- Maintains regular downward flow: Palasa and Paribhadra support the unhurried, natural movement of the lower channels.
- Balances Kapha and Vata: a warm, pungent profile suited to sluggish digestion and damp, heavy phases.
Ingredients
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidanga | Embelia ribes | Fruit | 3.086 g |
| Chitramula | Plumbago zeylanica | Root | 3.086 g |
| Sunthi | Zingiber officinale | Rhizome | 3.086 g |
| Tila | Sesamum indicum | Seed | 3.086 g |
| Paribhadra | Erythrina variegata | Bark | 3.086 g |
| Palasa | Butea monosperma | Seed | 3.086 g |
Suggested Use
The usual adult serving is 10 to 15 ml, taken twice daily before food. Dilute with an equal measure of warm water, the traditional Anupana for a Kashayam, which helps the water-soluble actives absorb readily. A little honey stirred in once the decoction has cooled is a long-standing companion note with cleansing formulations. 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 decoction methods as laid down in the Ayurvedic texts.
- Herbs sourced from authentic, traceable growing regions.
- Operations follow strict AYUSH guidelines covering hygiene, machinery and batch tracking.
- Every ingredient is thoroughly tested for purity and botanical identity before acceptance.
- Women who are pregnant or nursing are best guided by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before use.
- The sharp, heating character of Chitramula suits Kapha and Vata; those of a strongly Pitta-predominant constitution do well to seek practitioner guidance on serving size.
- Storage: keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Natural sediment may settle; shake gently before pouring.
Additional Information
Catalogues and classical references spell this formulation several ways, all of them different transliterations from the Sanskrit: Vizhalveradi Kashayam, Vizhalveradi Kashaya, Vizhalveradi Kwatha, Vizhalveradi Kwatham and Vizhalveradi Kadha. The first word is also rendered Vishalveradi, Vizhalveradu and Vizhal Veradi.
