Kandakshiraghrta
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Oil enemas for head diseases
Modern description
Classical Ayurvedic ghee preparation used for managing Pitta and Rakta-related head disorders, known for its cooling and soothing properties. Useful in Vata disorders and as a nutritive tonic.
Purpose
Oil enemas for head diseases
Indications
- General debility, emaciation, weakness, fatigue, loss of strength, infertility, post-partum care, Vata disorders, nervous disorders. Used as a nutritive tonic.
Classical indications
- Head diseases arising from Pitta and Rakta
Karma
- Vatahara
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Pushtida
- Vrishya
Key ingredients
- Vidari
- Jeevanti
- Bala
- and other Vata pacifying herbs - equal parts
- total quantity approximately 1/16th of Ghrita
- Kanda (Bulbous roots, likely of Shatavari
- Kshira
- Ghrita
- Kalkadravyas
- Ashwagandha
Adult dose
5-10 ml (approximately 1-2 teaspoons)
Pediatric dose
Consult physician
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Cleaning and drying of herbs
- Preparation of Kalka (paste) using prescribed herbs
- Mixing of Kalka with specified quantity of milk and ghee
- Heating the mixture until all the water evaporates and only ghee remains
- Filtering the ghee to remove any solid particles
- Cooling and storing the ghee in airtight containers
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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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