What causes sticky and loose stools with dark color after taking Dadimashtaka and Panchkol? - #55193

The symptoms suggest a mixed Agni disturbance (Vishama + Mandagni) with Kapha–Pitta imbalance in the gut. This leads to incomplete digestion, causing bloating, sticky/semisolid stools, and irregular appetite. –Dadimashtak helps by improving digestion and reducing fermentation, so bloating improves and stool starts forming better. But stickiness persists because Kapha-type “ama” (undigested residue/mucus) is still present in the gut. -Panchkol mainly stimulates Agni and reduces gas, but alone it is not sufficient to clear accumulated Kapha/ama, so stool consistency doesn’t fully normalize. -When both strong “deepana–pachana” (heating/drying) medicines are used, they may over-stimulate Agni, leading to faster transit and hence loose or dark stool. ------Rx 1. Before food (Deepana–Pachana): Panchkol Churna – 2 g with lukewarm water twice daily before meals 2. After meals: -Dadimashtak kwath 15 ml with equal amount of water twice daily after meals -Kutaj Ghan Vati – 1 tablets (250 mg) twice daily after meals 3) bed time Avipattikar Churna – 3 g at bedtime 5. Pitta/skin support (if rash persists): -Guduchi Satva – 500 mg twice daily after food ------Pathya Warm, light diet; avoid fried/oily, fermented foods; regular meal timing; no late-night eating.