Kalodya
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
A food item, properties described as dry, astringent, cold, heavy.
Modern description
A food item with dry, astringent, cold, and heavy properties, likely to aggravate Vata and Kapha.
Purpose
A food item, properties described as dry, astringent, cold, heavy.
Indications
- Hair fall
- Premature graying
- Dandruff
- Dry and damaged hair
- Weak hair follicles
- Headaches due to Vata imbalance
Karma
- Keshya (hair tonic)
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Balya (strengthening)
Key ingredients
- Based on available but limited data
- 'Kalodya' most likely refers to a simple hair oil formulation. Assumed ingredients
- Amalaki fruit pulp or juice
- Sesame oil . Ratios are typically 1
Adult dose
5-10 grams, or as directed by the physician
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams, or as directed by the physician
Preparation steps
- Gather the necessary ingredients.
- Clean and prepare the ingredients according to traditional methods.
- Combine the ingredients in the prescribed proportions.
- Process the mixture using appropriate techniques (e.g., grinding, mixing).
- Store the final product in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridayam, Sutrasthana.
- 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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