Aragvadha

Modern description

Aragvadha is used as a single-ingredient remedy to alleviate fever, especially in cases of Pitta and Kapha imbalance. It acts as a mild purgative and detoxifies the digestive tract.

Purpose

To alleviate fever

Indications

• Skin diseases (Kushta)
• Constipation (Vibandha)
• Fever (Jwara)
• Wound healing (Vrana)
• Intestinal worms (Krimi)
• Abdominal distension (Adhmana)
• Inflammatory conditions

Classical indications

• Jwara (fever)

Karma

• Virechana (purgative)
• Kushtaghna (relieves skin diseases)
• Jwaraghna (relieves fever)
• Vranaropana (wound healing)

Key ingredients

• Aragvadha fruit pulp

Adult dose

5-15 grams of fruit pulp, or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner. The dosage varies based on the individual's constitution (Prakriti) and the condition being treated.

Pediatric dose

Decoction: 10-50 ml (adjust based on age and weight)

Preparation steps

• Collect mature fruits of Aragvadha during the appropriate season.
• Cover the fruits with sand for seven days.
• Remove the fruits from the sand and dry them in the sun.
• Extract the pulp from the dried fruits.
• For decoction (Kwath): Boil 5-10 g of crushed pods in 200 ml water until reduced to 50 ml. Sip warm.

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy (possible uterine stimulation)
• Breastfeeding (insufficient data)
• Severe dehydration
• Children under 2 years without medical supervision
• Diarrhea