Aati Kashaya (Bitter Tonic) Distribution

Jul 20, 2020

  On the occasion of Aati Amavasya (Karkataka Amavasya/Bheemana Amavasya) on 20/07/2020, Dravyaguna in association with Rasa Shastra & Bhaishya Kalpana Department of Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Mangalore arranged distribution of Hale Kashaya (Decoction prepared from the fresh bark of Alstonia Scholaris)  to the patients and Staff. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. C V Raghuveer,  Pro. Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University. Dr. Gururaja H, Principal, Dr. K Lakshmeesha Upadhya, Medical Superintendent and faculty members were present.           The consumption of bitter juice of bark of  Hale Mara (Sapthaparna) adding spicy ingredients in empty stomach on new moon day of Juy/August is said to have the power to ward of all the health problems for a year till next Aati Amavasya. Nutritious receipt of fenugreek (Menthe Ganji) is advised after consumption of the decoction. This traditional ritual is believed to be having the action of securing the individual from unwanted stomach ailments there by boosting the body immunity.