Ajagandhadi (Ajaganadhadi)
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Used as a suppository/pessary for wound treatment.
Modern description
Ajagandhadi Varti is an Ayurvedic suppository or pessary used for cleansing and healing wounds, utilizing the antiseptic and regenerative properties of Ajagandha and other herbs. It helps in wound management and provides relief from associated symptoms.
Purpose
Used as a suppository/pessary for wound treatment.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Anorexia
- Abdominal distension
- Flatulence
- Intestinal worms
- Rheumatoid arthritis (Ama Vata)
- Cough
- Cold
- Fever associated with Ama
- Wound
Classical indications
- Wound Treatment (Dvivraniya)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (balances Vata)
- Kapha-Vatahara (balances Kapha and Vata)
- Amadoshahara (removes metabolic toxins)
- Vranashodhana (wound cleansing)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Maricha
- Ajamoda
- Vidanga
- Ajagandha (Apium graveolens
- Patha
- Yavani
- Jeeraka
- Nagara/Shunthi
- Pippali
- Kushta
- Chavya
- Indrayava
- Vacha
- Murva
- Katuki
- Musta
- Ativisha
- Dhanyaka
Adult dose
1-3 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
As directed by a physician
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Dry and powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in specified proportions.
- Add a suitable binding agent like ghee or honey to make a paste.
- Roll the paste into small, cylindrical suppositories or pessaries, approximately 2-3 cm in length.
- Dry the varti in shade.
- Store in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe systemic infections without consultation
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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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