Bilvadi Panchamula
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Beneficial for Vata and Kapha related conditions, especially when located in the chest and digestive system.
Modern description
Decoction of Bilvadi Panchamula is used as an enema to alleviate chest-related conditions. It helps in balancing Kapha and Vata doshas, particularly in the digestive and respiratory systems.
Purpose
Beneficial when located in the chest
Indications
- Digestive weakness, loss of appetite, indigestion, abdominal bloating, Ama pachana, fever (associated with Ama), cough, respiratory conditions (especially Kapha-related). Commonly used in conditions where Vata and Kapha doshas are aggravated in the digestive system.
Classical indications
- Located in the chest
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka (pacifies Kapha and Vata)
Key ingredients
- Bilva
- Agnimantha
- Shyonaka
- Patala
- Gambhari
Adult dose
3-6 grams of powder, or 50-100ml of decoction, 1-2 times daily.
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children; consult a physician.
Preparation steps
- Take the five ingredients of Bilvadi Panchamula (Bilva, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Patala, and Gambhari).
- Prepare a decoction by boiling the ingredients in water until it reduces to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe dehydration, or as directed by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
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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