Anantavata
One of the causes of headache.
Modern description
A type of headache caused by Vata dosha, often correlated with Trigeminal Neuralgia in modern medicine.
Purpose
One of the causes of headache.
Indications
- General debility (Durbalata)
- Blood disorders (Raktavikara)
- Skin diseases (Twak roga)
- Vata-Pitta imbalance
- Headache (Shiro Roga)
Classical indications
- Shiro Roga (Headache)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Raktaprasadana
- Rasayana
- Shoolahara
Key ingredients
- Based on available information and similar formulations
- 'Anantavata' most likely refers to a formulation based on 'Ananta' i.e. Sariva . Assuming it's a simple formulation: Sariva root (Ananta mool)
- Water
Adult dose
48-96 ml (approximately 1/4 - 1/2 cup)
Pediatric dose
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Clean and dry the ingredients.
- Powder the ingredients separately.
- Mix all the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age.