Ativishadi (Ativisadi)
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Remedy to be used after purification, upon renewed contact.
Modern description
Ativishadi decoction is used after purification therapies in Ayurveda to address renewed contact with aggravating factors.
Purpose
Remedy to be used after purification, upon renewed contact.
Indications
- Digestive impairment
- Diarrhea
- Fever in children
- Abdominal colic
- Toxins
- Worms
- Indigestion
- Cough
- Vomiting
Classical indications
- Atisara (diarrhea)
- Jwara (fever)
- Ajeerna (indigestion)
- Kasa (cough)
- Krimi (worm infestation)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Sangrahi (absorbent)
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Jwarahara (antipyretic)
- Kasahara (relieves cough)
Key ingredients
- Ativisha
- Musta
- Indrayava
Adult dose
125 mg to 500 mg (1/8 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon)
Pediatric dose
25-50ml
Preparation steps
- Gather the necessary ingredients: Ativisha, Musta, and Ginger.
- Weigh the ingredients according to the formula ratio.
- Crush the herbs to a coarse powder.
- Add the powdered herbs to a pot.
- Add 16 parts of water to 1 part of herbs.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the water is reduced to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Strain the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool slightly before administering.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in severe Vata aggravation
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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