Dhanvantara (Dhanavanavanatara)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Likely refers to the base ingredients for Dhanvantara formulations, known for Vata balancing and strength.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Postpartum care (Sutika)
- Vata disorders (neurological conditions, paralysis, arthritis)
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- General debility
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spondylosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck pain
- Back ache
- Neuritis
- Neuralgia
- Facial palsy
- Joint pain
- Muscle stiffness
- Nerve weakness
- Sciatica
- Muscle spasms
Karma
- Vatahara (balances Vata)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Rasayana (rejuvenating)
- Pushtida (nourishing)
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Nervine tonic
Key ingredients
- Kanjika - 768 ml
- Water - 3.072 liters
- Manjishta - 3 g
- Kakoli - 3 g
- Kshira Kakoli - 3 g
- Meda - 3 g
- Mahameda - 3 g
- Jeevaka - 3 g
- Bala - 48 g
- Yava - 48 g
- Kola - 48 g
- Kulattha - 48 g
- Bilva - 12 g
- Agnimantha - 12 g
- Shyonaka - 12 g
- Gambhari - 12 g
- Patala - 12 g
- Shalaparni - 12 g
- Prishnaparni - 12 g
- Brihati - 12 g
Adult dose
5-10 ml once or twice a day, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic physician
Preparation steps
- Boil roots, barks, and herbs like Dashamoola in water until a concentrated decoction is formed.
- Ground the herbs like Bala, Ashwagandha, and Rasna into a fine paste.
- Gently warm sesame oil over controlled heat.
- Add the herbal decoction and paste to the sesame oil.
- Boil the mixture on mild heat for several hours until the water evaporates and only the herbal oil remains and the desired consistency and aroma is achieved.
- Filter the oil to obtain a clear, potent medicated taila.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in acute Pitta disorders, severe diarrhea, and early pregnancy without expert advice.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Tantra.
- 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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