Karkatshringi

1. Cough and Cold
Cough is commonly known as a Kapha disorder and is generally caused by the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract. Karkatshringi acts by balancing Kapha in the body and helps to expel excess mucus accumulated in the lungs.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Karkatshringi powder.
b. Mix with honey and make a paste.
c. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food to manage cough and cold.

2. Bronchitis
Karkatshringi is useful in case of cough related problems like bronchitis. In Ayurveda, this disease is known as Kasroga and is caused by poor digestion. Poor diet and incomplete elimination of wastes lead to the formation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the form of mucus in the lungs. This leads to bronchitis. Karkatshringi has Ushna (hot) and Kapha balancing properties. It reduces Ama and expels excess mucus from the lungs and thus gives relief from the symptoms of bronchitis.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Karkatshringi powder.
b. Mix with honey and make a paste.
c. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food to manage the symptoms of bronchitis.

3. Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder in which people have an intense fear of gaining weight. This might lead to drastic weight loss. According to Ayurveda, Anorexia is known as Aruchi due to increase in Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion). This Ama blocks the gastrointestinal channels and leads to anorexia. Karkatshringi helps to reduce anorexia because of its Ushna (hot) property. This helps to improve the digestive fire and reduce Ama which is the prime cause of anorexia.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Karkatshringi powder.
b. Mix with mild hot water.
c. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food to manage anorexia.

4. Diarrhea
Diarrhea is known as Atisar in Ayurveda. It is due to improper food, impure water, toxins, mental stress and Agnimandya (weak digestive fire). All these factors are responsible for aggravating Vata. This aggravated Vata brings fluid to the intestine from various tissues of the body and mixes with the stool. This leads to loose, watery motions or diarrhea. Karkatshringi is good to control diarrhea because it has Kashaya (astringent) property. This helps to retain fluid in the intestine which thickens the loose stool and controls the frequency of loose motion or diarrhea.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Karkatshringi powder.
b. Mix with water.
c. Swallow it once or twice a day after taking light food to control the symptoms of diarrhea.

1. Bleeding Gums
Karkatshringi is useful to control bleeding from the gums when its Kwath is used for gargling. Bleeding gums or Spongy gum is known as ‘Sheetada’ in Ayurveda. Karkatshringi helps to control bleeding gums because of its Kashaya (astringent) and Ropan (healing) properties.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Karkatshringi powder or as per your requirement.
b. Add 2 cups of water to it and boil.
c. Wait for 5-10 minutes or till the volume is reduced to 1/2 cup to form Karkatshringi kwath.
d. Use this kwath to gargle once or twice a day.
e. Repeat daily until bleeding from the gums stops.

2. Skin disease
Karkatshringi helps to control the symptoms of skin disease like eczema when applied on the affected area. Some of the symptoms of eczema are rough skin, blisters, inflammation, itchiness, and bleeding. Applying Karkatshringi powder paste reduces inflammation and helps to stop bleeding. This is because of its Kashaya (astringent) and Ropan (healing) properties.
Tips:
a. Take 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of Karkatshringi powder or as per your requirement.
b. Make a paste with rose water.
c. Apply on the affected area.
d. Leave it for 1-2 hours.
e. Wash well with plain water.
f. Repeat this to manage various skin diseases.