Antrada
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Treatment for Antrada, Udaraaveshta, Hrdayada, and Mahakuha.
Modern description
A disease/condition along with Udaraaveshta, Hrdayada, and Mahakuha. Abdominal and cardiac discomfort
Purpose
Treatment for Antrada, Udaraaveshta, Hrdayada, and Mahakuha.
Indications
- Pandu (Anemia)
- Kamala (Jaundice)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Krumi (Worms/Parasites)
- Plihavriddhi (Splenomegaly)
- Yakrit Roga (Liver disorders)
Classical indications
- Antrada
- Udaraaveshta
- Hrdayada
- Mahakuha
Karma
- Rakta Prasadana (Blood tonic)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Yakrit Uttejaka (Liver stimulant)
- Krimighna (Anti-helminthic)
Key ingredients
- Based on available references
- Trikatu
- Vidanga
- and possibly some aromatic herbs like Ela and Tvak (Cinnamon). Exact proportions vary
- but Kasis Bhasma is the dominant ingredient.
- 'Antrada' most likely refers to a formulation with the primary ingredient being *Andrada* along with supporting herbs like Triphala (Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Amalaki)
Adult dose
125 mg to 250 mg (1-2 Ratti) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Reduce adult dose proportionally based on age and weight, consult physician
Preparation steps
- Collect all the necessary herbal ingredients as per the formulation.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- Grind each ingredient separately into a fine powder.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified proportions.
- Sieve the mixture to ensure uniformity.
- Store the prepared churna in an airtight container, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe kidney or liver disorders
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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