Haritaki Electuary (Haritaki Avaleha)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Haritaki electuary is a single-ingredient preparation used for promoting digestion and mild laxative effects.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Constipation, indigestion, mild respiratory issues, early stages of skin diseases, general debility, as a mild Rasayana (rejuvenative). Useful for Vata and Kapha imbalance.
Classical indications
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (asthma)
- Hikka (hiccups)
- Kshaya (consumption)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Rasayana
Key ingredients
- Haritaki fruit pulp
- Guda
- Shunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Madhu
Adult dose
5-10 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Take Haritaki free from seed in powder form and steam in Dola Yantra.
- Add Kantakari decoction and jaggery, heat to semisolid consistency.
- While it cools down, add fine powders of ingredients from Shunti to Nagakeshara and honey and mix well to form a homogeneous mixture.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in peptic ulcer and severe Pitta dosha. Avoid in patients with severe thirst, hunger and those exposed to sunlight for a long time. Single herb usage of Haritaki is contraindicated in lactating mothers.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak Samhita.
- 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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