Agastya Haritaki
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Mentioned as a reference point for understanding other formulations and dietary practices. Specifically, Haritaki is taken with honey.
Modern description
A simple formulation of Haritaki and honey, used for gentle detoxification and promoting digestive health.
Purpose
Mentioned as a reference point for understanding other formulations and dietary practices. Specifically, Haritaki is taken with honey.
Indications
- Cough
- Cold
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Hiccup
- Anorexia
- Abdominal distension
- General weakness
- Diseases of the chest and respiratory system
- Promotes strength and immunity
- Allergic rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Tuberculosis
Classical indications
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (asthma)
- Hikka (hiccough)
- Kshaya (wasting)
Karma
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Shwasahara (relieves dyspnea)
- Kasahara (relieves cough)
- Vatanulomana (mildly carminative)
- Srotas-Shodhana (cleaning the channels)
Key ingredients
- Haritaki
- Dashamula
- Yavani
- Pippali
- Shankhapushpi
- Vidanga
- Yava Kshara
- Tila Taila
- Ghee
- Sharkara
- Madhu
- Apamarga
Adult dose
12-24 grams (approximately 1-2 tablespoons)
Pediatric dose
2.5-5g
Preparation steps
- Take Bilva, Syonaka, Gambhari, Patala, Agnimantha, Salaparni, Prsniparni, Brhati, Kantakari, Goksura, Svayamgupta(atmgupta), Sankhpushpi, Satgu(sati), Bala, Hastipippati(gajapippali), Apamarga, Pippali mula, Citraka, Bharngi, Puskara mula (puskara), and Yava.
- Add water for decoction and reduce.
- Filter the decoction.
- Add jaggery and boil to dissolve.
- Add Haritaki powder, ghee, oil and piperine powder and mix well.
- Pack it in tightly closed containers to protect from light and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- High Pitta
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- 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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