Asanadikah
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Part of a group of formulations.
Modern description
A group of herbs including Asana, likely used for treating skin and digestive disorders.
Purpose
Part of a group of formulations.
Indications
- General weakness, fatigue, debility, Vata disorders, and to improve strength and immunity. Used as a tonic.
- Skin diseases
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Hyperlipidemia
- Vitiligo
- Worm infestations
Classical indications
- Kushtha
- Prameha
- Krimi
- Pandu
- Medodosha
- Shwitra
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Kapha-Pitta Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Asana
- Dika
- each taken in equal quantities.
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
To be determined based on specific formulation.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Asanadikah mentioned in the Ayurvedic texts.
- Clean and dry the ingredients properly.
- Powder each ingredient separately and mix them in the specified ratio.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure uniformity.
- Store the powder in an airtight container, away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Specific contraindications should be determined by an Ayurvedic practitioner based on individual patient assessment.
Related formulations
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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