Dattavapa
Destroys immature abscesses.
Modern description
A formulation to address immature abscesses, with action varying based on the dosha involved.
Purpose
Destroys immature abscesses.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Anorexia
- Abdominal distension
- Ama accumulation
- Obesity (Medoroga)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Immature abscesses
Classical indications
- Immature abscesses
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Vata and Kapha)
- Lekhana (Scraping)
Key ingredients
- Based on available references
- a common formulation includes: Vidanga
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Amalaki
- Musta
- Chitrak
- Shunthi
- Yavani
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Reduce the adult dose proportionally based on age and weight, consulting a physician.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients mentioned in the formulation.
- Dry the herbs properly under hygienic conditions.
- Individually powder each ingredient using a mortar and pestle or a mechanical grinder.
- Sieve each powdered ingredient through a fine mesh to ensure uniformity.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified proportions as per the classical texts.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve again to ensure homogenous mixing.
- Store the final product in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.