Ajagandha (Ajaganadha)
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To cleanse wounds.
Modern description
Ajagandha is an Ayurvedic preparation used for wound cleansing and healing, combining herbal ingredients with ghee and water for a potent antiseptic and regenerative effect. It is also used for digestive and Vata related issues.
Purpose
To cleanse wounds.
Indications
- Loss of appetite, intestinal worms, abdominal distension, Vata disorders.
- Non-healing wounds
- Skin disorders
Classical indications
- Wound cleansing (Dvivraniya)
- Gulma (abdominal lump)
- Vata disorders
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Krimighna (anti-helminthic)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Vranashodhana (wound cleansing)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Ajagandha Beeja
Adult dose
1-3 grams of seed powder or whole seeds.
Pediatric dose
For external application or as directed by a physician
Preparation steps
- Collect fresh Ajagandha seeds or leaves.
- Dry the seeds or leaves under shade.
- Grind the dried seeds or leaves into a fine powder.
- For oral administration, mix the powder with warm water, honey, or ghee.
- For topical application, prepare a paste with water or suitable oil.
Safety contraindications
- High Pitta conditions, pregnancy.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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