Karaunacadana
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Described in the context of food properties.
Modern description
Kraunchaadana, being dry, astringent, cold, and heavy, likely refers to a food item with constipative properties, potentially used to manage diarrhea or excessive fluid loss.
Purpose
Described in the context of food properties.
Indications
- Weakness
- Emaciation
- Debility
- Post-illness recovery
- Vata disorders
- Aphrodisiac
Karma
- Balya
- Rasayana
- Vatahara
- Pushtida
Key ingredients
- Krauncha meat 1 part
- Godugdha 4 parts
- Ghee 1/4 part
- Shunthi 1/16 part
- Maricha 1/16 part
- Pippali 1/16 part
- Ela 1/32 part
- Twak 1/32 part
- Tejapatra 1/32 part
- Sharkara to taste.
Adult dose
25-50 grams
Pediatric dose
As per dietary guidelines
Preparation steps
- Collection of ingredients
- Cleaning and drying of ingredients
- Grinding the ingredients into a fine powder
- Mixing the ingredients in the appropriate proportions
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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