Jambava Shidhu
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Constipating the urine. Astringent in taste.
Modern description
A fermented beverage (Shidhu) made with Jambu fruit juice and other ingredients, known for its urine constipating and astringent properties.
Purpose
Constipating the urine. Astringent in taste.
Indications
- Digestive weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea (specifically useful in Amashaya related Diarrhea)
- Sprue
- as a general tonic
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Grahi (Absorbent)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Vata and Kapha)
- Hridya (Cardiac tonic)
- Rochana (Improves taste)
Key ingredients
- Jambava fruit
- Water
- Jaggery or Honey
- Dhataki flowers
Adult dose
25-50 ml (approximately 1-2 ounces) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children
Preparation steps
- Collect fresh Jambu fruits.
- Extract the juice from the Jambu fruits.
- Add other ingredients as per classical reference.
- Allow natural fermentation to occur over a specific period.
- Monitor the fermentation process for desired alcohol content and taste.
- Filter the Shidhu to remove any solid particles.
- Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Severe dehydration
- Obstruction of the bowel
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients
Related formulations
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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