Kapila mallotus philippinensis 50gm Manakarnika Aushadhalaya

Kapila (mallotus philippinensis) 50gm Manakarnika Aushadhalaya

Detailed Ingredient Information

• Kapila/Kampillaka (Mallotus philippinensis): The ingredient consists of the red resinous powder collected from the fruit capsules. It contains active constituents like rottlerin and isobergapten, which provide its powerful anthelmintic and cathartic properties.

Key Therapeutic Benefits

• Intestinal Worms: Recognized as one of the most effective traditional remedies for expelling tapeworms, roundworms, and other intestinal parasites.

• Skin Disorders: Used both internally and externally to treat chronic skin issues such as scabies, ringworm, herpes, and weeping eczema due to its antifungal and antimicrobial actions.

• Potent Detoxification: Acts as a strong purgative that helps in clearing deep-seated toxins (Ama) from the digestive tract and liver.

• Wound Healing: When applied topically as a component of a paste or oil, it helps in cleaning infected wounds and promoting faster healing.

• Anti-inflammatory: Helps in reducing swelling and inflammation, particularly in conditions related to the skin and lower abdomen.

• Weight Management: Its scraping (Lekhana) and purgative properties help in reducing excess fat and clearing blockages in the body’s channels.

Precautions

• Strong Purgative: It has a very powerful laxative effect; excessive dosage can lead to severe diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and dehydration.

• Pregnancy and Pediatrics: Strictly contraindicated for pregnant women, lactating mothers, and very young children due to its drastic purgative action.

• Pitta Conditions: Use with extreme caution in individuals with high Pitta or those suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis or gastritis.

• Dosage: The therapeutic dose is very small (usually 500 mg to 1 gram). It is often administered with honey, curd, or warm water, and should only be taken under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.