Gomutrasava

Gomutrasava or Gomutrasavam is an ayurvedic alcoholic preparation. It is used in treating shwitra (leucoderma) and other skin diseases.

Ingredients of Gomutrasava:

1. Gomutra (cow urine)
2. Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)
3. Vyosha (Trikatu)
   1. Shunti (Zingiber officinale)
   2. Maricha(Piper nigrum)
   3. Pippali(Piper longum)
   

Madhura Dravya (sweetening material)

1. Kshaudra (honey)

Gomutrasava Preparation :

All these ingredients along with water are taken in a vessel smeared with ghee. Left for fermentation for 15 days, then the contents are filtered and used.

Indication of Gomutrasava: 

1. Shwitra (Leucoderma)
2. Kushta (Skin diseases)

Dosage of Chitrakasavam:

1. 15 – 30 ml or as directed by the physician.

Reference

1. Astanga hrudaya chikitsa sthana 20/7

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1. Chitrakasavam