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Kalyanaka Gudam Benefits, Uses, Ingredients & Dosage – Ayurvedic Virechana Lehyam

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Kalyanaka Gudam (also called Kalyanaka Guda / Gula) is a classical Ayurvedic herbal jam (lehya) described in the Kalpa Sthana of Ashtanga Hridaya. Primarily, it is used as a Virechana (purgative and detoxifying) preparation. However, its action goes far beyond simple cleansing.

Unlike many Ayurvedic medicines that require strict dietary rules, this formulation is traditionally said to be usable in all seasons with minimal dietary restrictions (Pathya). Because of its detoxifying and rejuvenating properties, it is widely used in digestive, metabolic, skin, and liver-related disorders.

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Hemorrhoids (Arshas) in Ayurveda – Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

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Hemorrhoids, known as Arshas in Ayurveda, are swollen and painful veins in the anal region. In modern medicine, they are described as a varicose condition of the hemorrhoidal veins, which leads to swelling, discomfort, and sometimes bleeding around the anus. Although this condition is common, it can interfere with daily life if ignored.

In Ayurveda, Arshas develops mainly due to weak digestion (Agni), Vata imbalance, and unhealthy bowel habits. Therefore, Ayurvedic treatment does not focus only on symptom relief but also addresses the root cause.

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Sitz Bath

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A sitz bath (Hip Bath) is where in only the hips and buttocks are immersed in water or saline solution. Its name comes from the German verb ”sitzen”, meaning ”to sit”.

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Agnimantha – Benefits, Dosage, Uses and Side effects

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Agnimantha as the name suggests Agni – Fire and Mantha – churning was the tree whose barks were rubbed against each other to induce fire. It is one of the Dashamoola.

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