Hrdayada
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Classical formulation
Modern description
Mentioned in passing with other conditions but no medicinal details are given.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Cardiac weakness
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Palpitations
- Angina
- Congestive heart failure
Classical indications
- Hrdroga (heart disease)
Karma
- Hrdya
- Raktaprasadana
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Arjuna bark powder
Adult dose
10-20 ml (decoction)
Pediatric dose
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Coarsely powder the single ingredient (Haritaki).
- Add the powder to water (typically 1 part powder to 16 parts water).
- Boil the mixture until the water reduces to one-fourth of the original quantity.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow to cool before use.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women without medical advice
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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