Abhayadi Ghanavasana (Abhayadighanavasanah)
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Digestive stimulant.
Modern description
A digestive stimulant used for fever, pain and constipation, likely containing Abhaya (Haritaki) and other digestive herbs.
Purpose
Digestive stimulant.
Indications
- Cough, Asthma, Bronchitis, Respiratory Congestion, Anorexia, Indigestion due to Kapha-Vata imbalance, Constipation, Sluggish Digestion, Abdominal Distension
Classical indications
- fever
- pain
- constipation
Karma
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Shwasahara
- Kasahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Virechana
Key ingredients
- Abhaya
- Vasa . Ghanavasana implies the preparation is an aqueous extract or decoction concentrated by evaporation.
Adult dose
3-6 grams once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
1-3g
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients in specified quantity.
- Powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the ingredients together to form a homogenous mixture.
- Pass through a sieve to ensure uniformity.
- Store in airtight containers away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Not ideal for pure Pitta types without cooling support.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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