Haritakyadi
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Classical formulation
Modern description
A decoction of Haritaki and other herbs, likely used for digestive and detoxifying purposes.
Purpose
Classical formulation for digestive ailments and detoxification
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal distension
- Constipation
- Hemorrhoids
- General weakness due to improper digestion
Classical indications
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
- Adhmana (abdominal distension)
- Malabaddhata (constipation)
- Arsha (hemorrhoids)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha hara (reduces Vata and Kapha)
- Anulomana (mild laxative)
Key ingredients
- Haritaki
- Shunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Vidanga
- Musta . Equal parts by weight.
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified herbs.
- Clean and dry the herbs properly.
- Crush the herbs into a coarse powder.
- Boil the powder in water to reduce to a quarter.
- Filter the decoction.
- Administer while warm.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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