Astringent Formulations
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To treat Rakta Pitta (bleeding disorder).
Modern description
Astringent formulations used to treat bleeding disorders by balancing Pitta and promoting hemostasis, reducing Kapha, and cautiously increasing Vata.
Purpose
To treat Rakta Pitta (bleeding disorder).
Indications
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), Diarrhea (Atisara), Excessive sweating (Atisweda), Leucorrhea (Shweta Pradara), Metrorrhagia (Asrigdara), Wound healing (Vrana Ropana)
Classical indications
- Rakta Pitta (bleeding disorder)
Karma
- Stambhana (styptic)
- Sangrahi (astringent)
- Kapha-Pittahara (pacifies Kapha and Pitta)
- Rakta-stambhana (haemostatic)
Key ingredients
- Lodhra 1 part
- Dhataki 1 part
- Musta 1 part
- Rasanjana 1 part
- Patha 1 part
- Mocharasa 1 part
- Shunti 1 part
- Ativisha 1 part
- Bilva 1 part
- Amalaki 1 part
- Haritaki 1 part
- Vibhitaki 1 part
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary herbs and ingredients.
- Clean, dry, and powder the herbs separately.
- Mix the powdered herbs in the appropriate proportions as per the formulation.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in cases of severe Vata aggravation or dryness.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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