Hingushivatika (Hingusivatika)
Likely part of a formulation or treatment for Apasmara (epilepsy).
Modern description
Hingushivatika is likely a part of a formulation for epilepsy, aiding in digestion and balancing Vata dosha.
Purpose
Likely part of a formulation or treatment for Apasmara (epilepsy).
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, flatulence, constipation, piles, colic pain, helminthiasis.
Classical indications
- Apasmara (Epilepsy)
Karma
- Deepana (Digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Vata and Kapha)
- Anulomana (Carminative)
Key ingredients
- Hingu
- Shiva
- Saindhava Lavana
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Ajwain
- Chavya
- Vidanga
- Jeeraka
- Pushkaramoola
- Danti
- Vacha
- Musta
Adult dose
1-2 tablets (250mg-500mg) once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Dry the ingredients properly.
- Powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve.
- Make tablets using appropriate binders or excipients (if needed).
- Dry the tablets under shade.
- Pack the tablets in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe Ulcerative Colitis