Pharmacological Potential of Ayurvedic Formulation: Kutajghan Vati- A Review

Abstract

Kutajghan Vati is a classical Ayurvedic anti-dysentery preparation which calms aggravated kapha and pitta specifically located in digestive system. It helps retrieve normal tone of intestine by reducing inflammation of small and large intestine promotes healing in colonic ulcers and restores proper digestion thus prevents nutritional deficiency and keeps body's strength intact. Kutajaghana is said to be tridoshghna (Pacifies all the three Doshas) i.e. it is useful in management of diseases with their origin in either of the Dosha or all of them. This review explains the pharmacological potential of Kutajghan Vati and helps the research to explode more about this formulation.