Ambashtadi
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A formulation traditionally used to promote bone union and hemostasis.
Modern description
A formulation traditionally used to promote bone union and hemostasis. May be useful in bleeding disorders and promoting fracture healing.
Purpose
To promote bone union and hemostasis in bleeding disorders and fractures.
Indications
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta)
- Diarrhea (Atisara)
- Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding)
- Leucorrhea
- Fever with bleeding tendencies
- Fractures
- Wounds
Classical indications
- Raktapitta
- Atisara
Karma
- Stambhana (astringent)
- Pittahara (pacifies Pitta)
- Kapha-Pittahara
- Sandhana (promotes union)
- Raktastambhana (hemostatic)
Key ingredients
- Ambashta
- Bilva
- Musta
- Lodhra
- Padmaka
- Dhataki
- Utpala
- Katuki
- Bala
- Ativisha
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Decoction: 25-50 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Ambashtadi formulation.
- Dry the ingredients properly under hygienic conditions.
- Pound the ingredients to a fine powder individually or together.
- Sieve the powder through a muslin cloth to remove any impurities or coarse particles.
- Store the Ambashtadi Churna in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
- For Kashaya: Coarsely powder the ingredients and boil in water, reducing to 1/4th of the original volume.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe anemia, or known allergy to any of the ingredients.
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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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