Apamarga Tandula (Apamarga-Tandula)
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Head-purgative to eliminate worms.
Modern description
Apamarga-tandula is a head-purgative (Shiro-virechana) using the seeds of Apamarga, traditionally used to eliminate worms from the head.
Purpose
Head-purgative to eliminate worms.
Indications
- Obesity
- Dyslipidemia
- Skin diseases
- Intestinal worms
- Cough
- Asthma
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory conditions
- Urinary disorders
- Headache due to Kapha imbalance
- Sinusitis
Classical indications
- Worms crawling in head
Karma
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Lekhana (scraping)
- Medohara (fat-reducing)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Krimighna (anti-helminthic)
- Shirovirechana (head purgation)
Key ingredients
- Apamarga seeds (tandula)
Adult dose
1-3 grams (depending on the preparation and specific condition; consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner)
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended
Preparation steps
- Collect Apamarga seeds (Apamarga-tandula).
- Clean the seeds to remove any impurities.
- Dry the seeds under shade.
- Grind the dried seeds into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a mechanical grinder.
- Sieve the powder to ensure uniformity.
- Store the powder in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Children under 5 years
- Severe dehydration
- Ulcerative colitis
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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