Amritadya (Amrtadya)
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Ingredient used in Rasna Sahasra Niryuha and other preparations for treating Vata disorders, specifically used for Bala etc.
Modern description
A component of Rasna Sahasra Niryuha, primarily used for Vata disorders and for strengthening (Balya) purposes.
Purpose
Ingredient used in Rasna Sahasra Niryuha and other preparations for treating Vata disorders, specifically used for Bala etc.
Indications
- Fever
- General debility
- Digestive weakness
- Skin diseases
- Immunity enhancement
- Vata disorders
- Joint pain
- Inflammation
Classical indications
- Amavata (Rheumatoid arthritis)
- Vata Vyadhi (Neurological disorders)
- Jwara (Fever)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Shwasa (Asthma)
Karma
- Rasayana
- Tridoshahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vatahara
Key ingredients
- Amrita
Adult dose
Varies depending on form: Fresh Juice (10-20ml), Decoction (50-100ml), Powder (3-6g)
Pediatric dose
Reduce adult dose proportionately or as directed by a physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the herbs mentioned in the formulation.
- Clean and dry the herbs properly.
- Powder the ingredients separately.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in specified proportions.
- If Guggulu is used, Shodhana (purification) of Guggulu is done before adding it to the mixture.
- For Amritadya Guggulu: Guggulu is purified and then pounded with the powder of other ingredients.
- A small amount of Go-ghrita (cow ghee) can also be added during pounding.
- The mixture is then broken into small pieces and dried in a hot air oven at 35-40 degC for about 8 hours.
- After proper drying of mass, granulation can be done.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children without medical supervision
Related formulations
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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