Kottakkal Amritamehari churnam is an Ayurvedic medicine in herbal powder form used for the treatment of diabetes. It is also known as Amritadi churnam.
Kottakkal Amritamehari Churnam Uses:-
- This is of proven effect in diabetes and is excellent to reduce urine sugar.
- Excellent to reduce weakness.
- Good in bladder ailments.
- It is also useful in pre-diabetes conditions.
Ingredients:-
Each 10 gram contains-
Amrita (Tinoapora cordifolia)- 1.667 gm – Indian Tinospora (Giloy)
Meharimula (Gymnema sylvestre)- 5.000 gm. – Madhunashini – Gudmar – Some consider it as Salacia reticulata.
Gudmar, is a herb popularly known for its anti-diabetic action and is mentioned in Ayurvedic treatment of diabetes, renal calculi, cough, snake poison and jaundice.
Dhatri – Amalaki (Embelica officinale)- 1.4667 gm. – Indian Gooseberry
Ratri – turmeric (Curcuma longa)- 1.667 gm. – Haridra (Haldi) – Turmeric along with Amla is called Nishamlaki Churna. This combination is very useful in lowering blood sugar levels.
Dosage:-
3-10 gms. The dose depends upon the blood sugar levels.
The initial dose is 1 teaspoon 2 times a day after food.
Adjuvants-
This medicine can be prescribed along with –
Hot water
Dhanwantara ghritam
Dhanwantaram(R)
Vastyamayantakam ghrita.
Suitable decoctions or arishtas.