Khadira Wine (Khadira Sura)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Recommended for many-hoofed animals
Modern description
Khadira wine, traditionally used for animals, possesses digestive and antiparasitic properties, primarily beneficial for many-hoofed animals. It is also known for its potential benefits in skin and metabolic disorders.
Purpose
Recommended for many-hoofed animals
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta), obesity (Medoroga), diabetes (Prameha), anemia (Pandu), intestinal worms (Krimi roga), cough (Kasa), digestive disorders (Agnimandya), inflammatory conditions.
Classical indications
- Kushta (Skin diseases)
- Medoroga (Obesity)
- Prameha (Diabetes)
- Pandu (Anemia)
- Krimi roga (Intestinal worms)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Agnimandya (Digestive disorders)
- Shopha (Inflammation)
Karma
- Kaphahara
- Medohara
- Raktashodhaka
- Kushtaghna
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- water
- Khadira heartwood (1 part)
- Madhu
- Dhataki flowers (fermenting agent
- Tvak
- Patra and Pippali (Long pepper) may be added in small quantities.
Adult dose
15-30 ml, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Veterinary use only
Preparation steps
- Decoction of Khadira and other herbs is prepared.
- The decoction is then mixed with Sura-kinva (the drug which is used to cause the fermentation in the manufacture of spirits).
- The compound is distilled using the usual officinal method.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women without consulting a physician. Avoid in individuals with severe liver or kidney disorders.
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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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