Asanatinisha (Asanatinisa)
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For sprinkling (sechana) in the treatment of Prameha.
Modern description
A decoction used for sprinkling (sechana) in the treatment of Prameha (diabetes).
Purpose
For sprinkling (sechana) in the treatment of Prameha.
Indications
- Diabetes (Prameha)
- Skin diseases (Kushtha)
- Obesity (Medoroga)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Blood disorders
- Wound healing
Classical indications
- Prameha (diabetes)
Karma
- Kapha-Pitta Shamaka
- Medohara
- Rakta Shodhaka
- Pramehaghna
Key ingredients
- Asana heartwood 1 part
- Tinisha heartwood 1 part
Adult dose
Decoction: 20-40 ml, once or twice daily. Powder: 3-6 grams once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Collect Asana (Terminalia alata) and Tinisha (Ougeinia oojeinensis) in the appropriate season.
- Dry the herbs separately under shade to retain their potency.
- Cut or pound the dried herbs into smaller pieces.
- Mix Asana and Tinisha in equal parts.
- For decoction, take 20-40 grams of the mixture and add to 16 parts of water (e.g., 320-640 ml).
- Boil the mixture until it reduces to one-fourth of the original volume (e.g., 80-160 ml).
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool slightly before use.
- The decoction is now ready for sprinkling (sechana) or oral administration.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe dehydration, or acute illness.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsasthana 12. paramehacikitasitadhayayah.
- 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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