Lesser Brhati Etc. (Kaniyaha Brhatyadikam)
Used in fever caused by Vata
Modern description
Classical Ayurvedic decoction used for managing Vata-related fevers, promoting digestion and pacifying Vata dosha.
Purpose
Used in fever caused by Vata
Indications
- General debility, emaciation, post-illness recovery, weakness, cough, dyspnea, burning sensation, Vata disorders, Pitta disorders
Classical indications
- Fever caused by Vata
Karma
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pittahara (Pitta pacifying)
- Kapha Shamaka (Kapha Pacifying - due to Brihati and Kantakari)
Key ingredients
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Prishnaparni
- Shalaparni
- Gokshura
- Bala
- Musta
- Ela
- Vidari
- Jeevanti
- Kakoli
- Kshirakakoli
- Meda
- Mahameda
- Riddhi
- Vriddhi
- Kamala
- Utpala
- Manjistha
- Madhuyashti
Adult dose
12-24 grams of powder for decoction. If taken as a powder, 3-6 grams once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Consult physician
Preparation steps
- Take the specified ingredients according to the formulation.
- Boil the ingredients in water to reduce it to a quarter of the original volume to create a decoction (Pachanam).
- Strain the decoction to remove solid particles.
- The decoction is ready for use.