Hingwadi
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Treatment of Vata-Kapha disorders and related blood disorders.
Modern description
A formulation with Hing (asafoetida) as a primary ingredient, used to balance Vata and Kapha, particularly in digestive disorders and blood-related issues.
Purpose
Treatment of Vata-Kapha disorders and related blood disorders.
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, flatulence, anorexia, constipation due to Vata and Kapha
- Hyperacidity
- Abdominal pain
- Bloating
- Colic
- Dyspepsia
Classical indications
- Vata-Kapha disorders
- Blood disorders related to Vata-Kapha
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Anulomana (carminative)
- Kapha-Vatahara (reduces Kapha and Vata)
- Agnideepana (stimulates digestive fire)
Key ingredients
- Hingu
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Amlavetasa
- Sauvarchala Lavana
Adult dose
1-3 grams (or 1-2 tablets of 125mg each)
Pediatric dose
0.25-1 gram (depending on age)
Preparation steps
- The ingredients are collected and carefully weighed.
- The ingredients are then ground into a fine powder.
- The powder is then processed with ginger juice and lemon juice.
- The mixture is then made into tablets/pills.
- The tablets are then dried and stored.
Safety contraindications
- Generally avoided or used cautiously under supervision during pregnancy because of its warming potency.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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