Bala Sahacharadi Kashaya or Bala Sahacharadi Kashayam is an ayurvedic medicinal decoction. It is used to treat Vata predominant diseases. It is also known as Ashtavargam Kashaya

Ingredients of Bala Sahacharadi Kashaya

1. Bala (Sida cordifolia)
2. Sahachara (Strobilanthes Ciliatus)
3. Eranda (Ricinus communis
4. Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
5. Rasna (Pluchea Lanceolata)
6. Suradruma/Devadaru (Cedrus deodara)
7. Sindhuvara/Nirgundi (Vitex negundo)
8. Lashuna (Allium Sativum)

Preparation of Bala Sahacharadi Kashaya

All the ingredients are taken in equal parts and made the coarse powder. Then the mixture is heated adding 16 times of water and reduced to 1/4 quantity. Later it is filtered and used.

Indication of Bala Sahacharadi Kashaya

1. Vatahara (Vata predominant diseases)

Dose :

In general Bala Sahacharadi Kashaya is advised 15 – 30 ml with 45 ml of water as an adult dose or As directed by the physician.

Reference:

1. Sahasra Yoga