Krimighna Vatika

Kottakkal Ayurveda Krimighna Vatika

Kottakkal Ayurveda Krimighna Vatika

Krimighna Vatika is an Ayurvedic medicine, used in the treatment of intestinal worms and parasites. It is widely used in Kerala Ayurvedic practice. 

‘Krimi’ means worms or parasites.
Krimighna means, killing of worms / parasites
Krimighna vatika- highly effective preparation of the Kerala school of Ayurveda to kill worms.

Uses of Krimighna Vatika:
Indication – intestinal parasites.

Doctors also use this for the treatment of
Hairfall, dandruff – when the blood impurities are suspected.

Ingredients of Krimighna Vatika:
Kandukari choorna (Mucuna puriens)
Sweta ramata (Ferula asfoetida)
Mushkaka ksheeram (Schrebera swietenioides) – weaver’s beam tree.

Dosage of Krimighna Vatika:

• In prophylactic admissions-
• Adults:- 1 tablet morning and in the evening with warm water after the meal.
• In children below 5 years of age – quarter to half tablet once or twice a day, as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
• In children between 5 – 1 2 years of age – half tablet once or twice a day after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
• After administering this, on next day, laxative such as Avipattikar churna or castor oil is administered.
• In severe infestation, the medicine is administered for 3 – 7 days.