Darbhakusuma
Astringent, diuretic, and cooling formulation used to pacify Pitta and treat burning sensations, bleeding disorders, and urinary problems.
Modern description
A combination of herbs used for its diuretic, astringent, and cooling properties, primarily to manage Pitta-related disorders, urinary problems, and bleeding conditions.
Purpose
Pacifies Pitta, relieves burning sensations, and addresses bleeding and urinary disorders.
Indications
- Burning sensations, especially in urination (dysuria), excessive thirst, bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), fever associated with Pitta aggravation, diarrhea, general Pitta imbalance.
Classical indications
- Daha (Burning sensation)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
- Trishna (Excessive thirst)
- Mutrakrichra (Dysuria)
Karma
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Dahaprasamana (Relieves burning sensation)
- Raktapitta Shamaka (Pacifies bleeding disorders)
- Mutrala (Diuretic)
- Stambhana (Astringent)
Key ingredients
- Darbha flowers
- but typically a handful or specific weight based on formulation context. May include other herbs depending on specific indication . If used as a single herb remedy
- only Darbha flowers are used.
Adult dose
Kashaya/Phanta: 50-100 ml, once or twice daily. Powder: 1-3 grams, once or twice daily. Dosage may vary based on the severity of the condition and individual constitution.
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic physician.
Preparation steps
- Gather the necessary ingredients: Darbha (Imperata cylindrica), Kusuma (flower) - specific flower not detailed, but likely a cooling astringent flower, and other Pitta pacifying herbs as per the specific formulation.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- If preparing Kashaya (decoction): Boil the herbs in water (typically 1 part herbs to 16 parts water) until the water reduces to one-fourth.
- If preparing Phanta (infusion): Steep the herbs in hot water for a specific duration (e.g., 30 minutes).
- If preparing a powder: Grind the dried herbs into a fine powder.
- Strain the Kashaya/Phanta to remove solid particles.
- Store the Kashaya/Phanta in a clean, airtight container. Store the powder in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Specific contraindications not detailed in source text; general caution advised during pregnancy.