Aragvadhadi Decoction (Aragvadhadi Kvatha)
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Treatment of boils (Pidaka)
Modern description
A decoction made from the Aragvadhadi group of herbs, traditionally used for treating skin conditions, boils, and itching.
Purpose
Treatment of boils (Pidaka)
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta), itching (Kandu), wounds (Vrana), indigestion (Agnimandya), boils, herpes, vitiligo, Eczema, Scabies, Ringworm infection, Allergic dermatitis
Classical indications
- Elevation of boils (Pidaka)
- Skin disorders associated with itching and discharge
Karma
- Kushtaghna
- Kandughna
- Vranaropana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Antimicrobial
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antipruritic
Key ingredients
- Aragvadha
- Nimba
- Patola
- Kantakari
- Guduchi
Adult dose
48-96 ml
Pediatric dose
15-30 ml
Preparation steps
- Take the herbs of Aragwadhadi group.
- Add 8 parts of water.
- Boil and reduce to quarter part.
- Filter.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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