Khadavas
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Food preparation.
Modern description
Khadavas is a general food preparation, similar to a soup or gruel, used to provide nourishment and improve appetite.
Purpose
Food preparation.
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, flatulence, anorexia, initial stages of Ama (undigested toxins), and sometimes used as a digestive aid during pregnancy (with caution and physician guidance).
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Vata-Anulomana (carminative)
- Shoolaghna (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Pomegranate seeds
- Ginger
- Black pepper
- Long pepper
- Cumin
- Asafoetida
- Black Salt
- Rock Salt
- Sugar or Jaggery
- Lemon Juice
- Based on common Khadava preparations
- likely includes
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
As per requirement
Preparation steps
- The specific ingredients vary, but generally involve a combination of herbs and spices.
- The herbs and spices are boiled in water for a specific duration (e.g., 5-10 minutes).
- Jaggery or honey may be added to sweeten the preparation.
- The preparation is filtered before consumption.
Safety contraindications
- Individuals with severe gastritis or ulcers should use with caution due to the presence of Ushna (hot) Guna.
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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