Ashtavarga (the Group Of Eight) (Asatavaraga)
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A formulation made of eight substances.
Modern description
A group of eight herbs used as a tonic and vitalizer.
Purpose
A formulation made of eight substances used as a tonic and vitalizer.
Indications
- General debility, emaciation, weakness, post-disease recovery, reproductive health issues (especially related to sperm), nervous disorders, Vata disorders, Pitta disorders, promoting strength and vitality.
Classical indications
- Fracture of bones
- Fever
- Diabetes
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kapha hara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Shukrala
- Bruhmana
Key ingredients
- Jivaka
- Rishabhaka
- Meda
- Mahameda
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Riddhi
- Vriddhi
Adult dose
3-6 grams per day, typically divided into two doses.
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams.
Preparation steps
- Wash the herbs to remove impurities.
- Take all the ingredients together.
- Add 8 parts of water in a boiler vessel.
- Boil the concoction until it reduces to 1/4.
- Pour it into an amber-colored glass jar for future use.
Toxic ingredients
- Not specified
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in people suffering from excessive thirst, diarrhoea, dysentery, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, mouth ulcer, heart burn, Crohn's disease, GERD, haemophilia, heavy menstrual bleeding and other Pitta disorders.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.
- 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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