Chaturangula Vireka
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Mild purgation.
Modern description
Chaturangula Vireka is a mild purgative formulation containing Cassia fistula, used to gently eliminate toxins from the body.
Purpose
Mild purgation.
Indications
- Constipation, mild to moderate digestive issues, accumulation of toxins (Ama), skin diseases associated with Pitta imbalance, abdominal distension.
Classical indications
- Jwara (fever)
- Kushta (skin Ailments)
- Visarpa(Herpes)
- Kamala(Jaundice)
Karma
- Virechana (purgative)
- Mridu Rechaka (mild laxative)
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
Key ingredients
- Chaturangula pulp
- but typically ranges from 20-60 grams of pulp.
Adult dose
20-60 grams of Chaturangula pulp, adjusted according to individual constitution and strength of digestion. Start with a lower dose and increase gradually.
Pediatric dose
Use with caution in children, consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collect mature fruits of Chaturangula (Cassia fistula) during the appropriate season.
- Cover the fruits with cloth and keep them beneath the sand for seven days.
- Take the fruits out of the sand, wash and dry them in the sun.
- Remove the pulp from the dried fruits.
- Store the pulp in clean containers.
Safety contraindications
- Severe dehydration, acute abdominal pain, diarrhea, and intestinal obstruction.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- 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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