Definition:
K ū s m ā nda k a Rasāyana is a semisolid avaleha preparation made with the composition: Kūsmāndaka API (Benincasa hispida), Ghrta API Clarified butter from cow’s milk , Khanda API Sugar candy, Pippalī API (Piper longum), Śrngavera (Śunthī API) (Zingiber officinale), Jīraka (Śveta jīraka API) (Cuminum cyminum), Tvak API (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Elā (Sūksmailā API) (Elettaria cardamomum), Patra (Tejaptra API) (Cinnamomum tamala), Marica API. (Piper nigrum), Dhānya (Dhānyaka API) (Coriandrum sativum), Ksaudra (Madhu API) (Honey), Jala API (Water)

Description:
Semi solid, malleable, sticky preparation, dark brown in color with spicy odour and
pungent, sweet taste.

Therapeutic uses: Kāsa (cough); Śvāsa (Dyspnoea); Urahksata (chest wound); Ksaya
(Pthisis); Purā´ajvara (chronic fever); Raktapitta (bleeding disorder); Chardi (Emesis);
Trsnā (thirst); Jvara (Fever); Śukra ksaya (deficiency of semen); Daurbalya (weakness);
Kārśya (Emaciation); Svarabheda (hoarseness of voice); Vaivarnya (discoloration).
 

Dose: 20 g daily in divided doses.
 

Anupāna: Water, Milk