Amalaka Rasayana
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A rejuvenative preparation containing Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), used to promote overall health, strength and longevity. It is beneficial in general debility, weakness, premature aging and low immunity
Modern description
A rejuvenative preparation containing Amalaki (Indian Gooseberry), used to promote overall health, strength, and longevity.
Purpose
To promote overall health, strength, and longevity, boost immunity, and improve digestion.
Indications
- General debility
- Weakness
- Premature aging
- Low immunity
- Recurrent infections
- Eye disorders
- Hair problems
- Skin diseases
- Anemia
- Hyperacidity
- Digestive weakness
- Respiratory ailments (as an adjuvant)
Classical indications
- Vayasthapana (Anti-aging)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Chakshushya (Good for eyes)
Karma
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vayasthapana (Anti-aging)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vatahara (Vata Pacifying)
- Pittahara (Pitta Pacifying)
- Kaphahara (Kapha Pacifying)
- Agni Deepana (Improves digestive fire)
- Hridya (Cardiotonic)
Key ingredients
- Fresh Amalaki fruit pulp - quantity as needed
- Sugar/Jaggery - equal to the weight of Amalaki pulp
- Pippali powder - approximately 1/64th of the Amalaki pulp weight
- Honey .
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 grams) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
5-10 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect fresh, mature Amalaki fruits.
- Wash the fruits thoroughly to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Dry the fruits in a shade until they are partially dried.
- Cut the fruits into small pieces and remove the seeds.
- Grind the fruit pieces into a coarse powder.
- Prepare a syrup by dissolving sugar or jaggery in water and heating it until it reaches a specific consistency.
- Add the Amalaki powder to the syrup and mix well.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring continuously, until it thickens to a jam-like consistency.
- Add spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and clove powder (optional).
- Allow the Rasayana to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight glass jar in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Severe digestive impairment (Ajirna)
- Acute fever
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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