Ten Roots (Dashamoola)
Dashamoola is a classical Ayurvedic formulation composed of ten roots, known for balancing Vata and Kapha doshas, reducing inflammation, and supporting respiratory health. It is used in various inflammatory conditions, generalized body ache, respiratory ailments, and Vata disorders.
Modern description
A classical formulation known for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, often used to balance Vata dosha and support respiratory health.
Purpose
To balance Vata and Kapha doshas, reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and support respiratory health.
Indications
- Inflammatory conditions
- Generalized body ache
- Respiratory ailments
- Post-partum care
- Vata disorders
- Cough
- Fever
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
Classical indications
- Shwasa (Dyspnea)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Jwara (Fever)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Shothahara
- Balya
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
Key ingredients
- Each 1 part
- Agnimantha root
- Shyonaka root
- Patala root
- Gambhari root
- Brihati root
- Kantakari root
- Gokshura root
- Shalaparni root
- Prishnaparni root.
Adult dose
50-100 ml of the decoction (Kashaya) 2-3 times a day.
Pediatric dose
Adjust based on age and weight; consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Collect the roots of all ten herbs: Bilva, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Patala, Gambhari, Shalaparni, Prishniparni, Brihati, Kantakari, and Gokshura.
- Wash and dry the roots thoroughly.
- Cut the roots into small pieces and crush them into a coarse powder.
- Mix equal quantities of each of the ten powdered roots.
- Boil the mixture with 16 parts of water until it reduces to 1/4th of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- The resulting liquid is the Dashamoola Kashaya, ready for use.
Safety contraindications
- High Pitta conditions.
- Specific allergies to any of the ingredients.