Jivantyadi
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Used in various recipes, generally promotes strength and pacifies Pitta. Specific ingredients depend on the recipe.
Modern description
Decoction used as a base in various formulations, generally promotes strength and pacifies Pitta. The exact ingredients depend on the specific recipe.
Purpose
Used as a base in various formulations.
Indications
- General debility
- Weakness
- Convalescence
- Emaciation
- Low immunity
- Fatigue
- Aphrodisiac
Karma
- Balya (Tonic)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Pushtida (Nutritive)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Jivanti
- Bala
- Draksha
- Mulethi
- Sharkara
- Madhu
Adult dose
5-10 grams.
Pediatric dose
25-50ml
Preparation steps
- Add the ingredients to 8 parts of water.
- Boil until reduced to a quarter part.
Safety contraindications
- Caution for people with diabetes, high cholesterol, heart diseases and high BP.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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