Udavarta

Kumaryasava: Uses, Benefits, Dosage & Safety

Kumaryasava is a classical Ayurvedic formulation widely used for menstrual disorders in women as well as abdominal diseases in general. Primarily, it acts on the stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, uterus, and ovaries, thereby supporting overall abdominal and pelvic health. Because of this broad action, it is often prescribed when digestive and reproductive concerns occur together.

Moreover, it is helpful in conditions such as loss of appetite, abdominal pain, piles, spleen enlargement, liver enlargement, fatty liver, epilepsy, amenorrhea, and menstrual irregularities. Thus, Kumaryasava is valued for improving both metabolism and hormonal balance.

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Chapter 27 — Udavartadi Nidanam

The 27th chapter of Madhava Nidana deals with Udavartadi Nidanam which is Reverse Peristalsis and the like. When the wave-like muscle contractions of peristalsis move backward instead of forward, it’s called retroperistalsis, antiperistalsis or reverse peristalsis. This is what happens when your vomiting reflex is triggered.

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