Hastimeha
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Caused by aggravated Vata drawing lymph into the urinary bladder, leading to constant, involuntary urination.
Modern description
A diagnostic term for a specific type of urinary disorder characterized by constant, involuntary urination caused by aggravated Vata drawing lymph into the bladder.
Purpose
Caused by aggravated Vata drawing lymph into the urinary bladder, leading to constant, involuntary urination.
Indications
- Hastimeha (a type of diabetes characterized by excessive urination and large body size), Prameha (diabetes), obesity, general debility, urinary disorders
Classical indications
- Constant, involuntary urination
Karma
- Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Medohara (fat reducing)
Key ingredients
- Shilajit
- Triphala
- Guduchi
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Cleaning and pulverization of raw materials
- Mixing of ingredients in specified proportions
- Levigation with appropriate fluids
- Preparation of pills or powders
- Drying and packaging
Safety contraindications
- Severe kidney or liver disorders
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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