Greater Panchamula (Brhata Panacamula)

Modern description

A decoction of the Greater Panchamula herbs, typically prepared with milk, used to reduce inflammation and fever.

Purpose

To be used as a decoction prepared with milk.

Indications

• Fever, inflammatory conditions, digestive disorders, anorexia, respiratory problems (cough, asthma), Vata imbalances, Kapha imbalances, Ama accumulation.

Classical indications

• Jwara (Fever)
• Shotha (Inflammation)
• Agnimandya (Digestive Impairment)
• Kasa (Cough)
• Shwasa (Asthma)

Karma

• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
• Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
• Kapha-nashak (pacifies Kapha)
• Amapachana (digests Ama)

Key ingredients

• Bilva root
• Agnimantha root
• Shyonaka root
• Gambhari root
• Patala root

Adult dose

50-100 ml of the decoction (kwatha), typically prepared from approximately 10-20g of the powdered herb.

Pediatric dose

25-50 ml (depending on age and condition)

Preparation steps

• Gather the five ingredients of Brihat Panchamula in equal parts: Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Agnimantha (Premna mucronata), Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum), Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens), and Gambhari (Gmelina arborea).
• Wash and dry the roots separately to remove any dirt or impurities.
• Cut the roots into small pieces or crush them into a coarse powder.
• In a stainless steel pot, add 1 part of the combined herbal powder to 16 parts of water.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer.
• Continue simmering until the water is reduced to one-fourth of the original volume.
• Strain the decoction through a clean muslin cloth to remove any solid particles.
• Allow the decoction to cool slightly.
• Add milk as per the physician's recommendation.
• The decoction is now ready for use.

Safety contraindications

• Severe kidney disorders
• Severe edema

Related formulations

• Aavaapida
• Abhaya
• Abhaya Amalaki
• Abhaya Amalaki