Hingvadi
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Destroys abdominal tumors
Modern description
Hingvadi is traditionally used to address abdominal tumors and digestive imbalances, often prepared as an alkali and consumed with wine or other appropriate vehicles. It helps to stimulate digestive enzymes, reduce toxins, and enhance metabolism.
Purpose
Destroys abdominal tumors
Indications
- Indigestion
- abdominal distension
- flatulence
- colic
- anorexia
- constipation
- intestinal worms
Classical indications
- abdominal tumors
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vata-Anulomana
- Kapha-Vatahara
Key ingredients
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Ajowan
- Yavani
- Jeeraka
- Saindhava Lavana
- Hingu
- Vacha
- Patha
- Vidanga
- Pippali
- Dhanyaka
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult physician
Preparation steps
- The ingredients are soaked first in ginger juice, dried and then in lemon juice.
- Prepare fine powder of each ingredient.
Safety contraindications
- It is best avoided in very emaciated patients and in men seeking treatment for infertility.
- Pregnancy & Nursing: Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before use.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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