Roasted Grain Drink (Laja Tarpanam)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Dietary preparation suitable for dual-dosha fevers.
Modern description
A cooling drink made from roasted grains, used to alleviate dual-dosha fevers and reduce thirst.
Purpose
Dietary preparation suitable for dual-dosha fevers.
Indications
- Dehydration
- Emaciation
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Post-illness recovery
- Diarrhea (as a binding agent)
- General debility
- Burning sensation
- Pitta imbalance
- Fever
Classical indications
- Dual-dosha fevers
Karma
- Tarpana (nourishing)
- Brimhana (bulk promoting)
- Pittashamaka (pacifies Pitta)
- Vatashamaka (pacifies Vata - if honey/sugar added)
- Balya (strengthening)
- Pushtida (nourishing)
Key ingredients
- Laja
- Water
- Honey/Sugar
Adult dose
100-200 ml, 1-2 times daily or as needed.
Pediatric dose
50-100 ml
Preparation steps
- Roast grains (such as rice or barley)
- Powder the roasted grains
- Mix the powder with water
- Add jaggery or sugar/honey (optional)
- Mix well and consume cold
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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