Kottakkal Usirasavam is a powerful ayurvedic tonic generally recommended for treating various skin problems and bleeding disorders. It is a mixture of numerous herbs such as Ushira, Gambhari, Manjistha, Lodhra, Kiratikt etc that are known as natural blood purifiers and are employed in curing skin ailments.

Ushira is the major component of this medicine and have very advantageous roots that are used in this medicine. It has properties like 'raktstambhan' ( prevents bleeding) and 'raktprasadan' ( promote blood circulation thought the body) and also improves digestion.

Kottakkal Usirasavam is made in accordance with the Ayurveda text called 'Bhaisajya Ratnavali'. Its method of preparation is mentioned in the chapter 'Raktapitta rogadhikar'. It is made by combining coarsely ground versions of each component with honey, sugar, and water, then storing the mixture in a fermentation vessel for at least 25 to 30 days. After filtering the liquid, pure Usirasavam liquid is obtained.

The herbs used in Kottakkal Usirasavam have antioxidant qualities that assist in toxin removal. Besides this, it also has anthelmintic qualities that help in the elimination of intestinal parasitic worms. Antifungal and antimicrobial characteristics of Kottakkal Usirasavam help in flushing out bacteria and guard against genital and urinary tract infections.

It effectively inhibits the growth of septic-causing bacteria and eradicates them, aiding in the treatment of septic and providing prevention from it. It is also quite effective at reducing inflammation. Ushirava's incredibly calming and cooling effects calm and relieves many kinds of inflammations. It works particularly well to alleviate nervous system and circulatory system inflammations.

Kottakkal Usirasavam is commonly used in the summer because it calms the body's elevated 'Pitta' dosha. By removing much heat from the body, reduces body temperature, cools down the body and guards against heat-related illnesses like sunburn, rashes, excessive perspiration, heat exhaustion, hot flashes etc.

Kottakkal Usirasavam is an excellent remedy for a variety of blood problems like anaemia and jaundice. It facilitates increasing of haemoglobin, purifies blood, helps in the improvement of blood circulation all over the body and maintains the overall health of the person. This medicine is suggested for all bleeding disorders and is also helpful in the case of infections, alopecia, inflammation of the skin, stress, fatigue or tiredness due to extremely hot temperatures.