Brihatyadi (Brhatyadi)
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To be processed with water.
Modern description
A decoction prepared from the Brihatyadi group of herbs, combined with Gokshura, used to promote diuresis and alleviate Vata disorders.
Purpose
To be processed with water.
Indications
- Vata disorders, generalized body ache, inflammatory conditions (Shotha), respiratory ailments, urinary disorders, musculoskeletal pain, weakness, cough, and fever.
Karma
- Vatahara
- Shothahara
- Balya
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Mutra Virechaniya
Key ingredients
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Bala
- Punarnava
- Eranda
- Rasna
- Duralabha
- all parts are typically measured by weight
Adult dose
3-6 grams of the powder, or 15-30 ml of the decoction, or as directed by the physician.
Pediatric dose
25-50 ml
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients in equal quantity.
- Make into coarse powder.
- Add 1 part of herbal mixture to 16 parts of water in a pot.
- Boil the water until it is reduced to one-fourth of its original volume.
- Strain the decoction through a cotton cloth.
- Allow to cool slightly before consumption.
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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