Lavakhaya
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To list as a type of food source.
Modern description
Lavakhya is a type of food source.
Purpose
To list as a type of food source.
Indications
- Weakness, emaciation, Vata disorders, loss of appetite, post-disease recovery, general debility.
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
- Pushtikara (nourishing)
- Rochana (appetizing)
Key ingredients
- Lava
- Dadhi
- Saindhava Lavana
- Maricha
- Jiraka
- Shunthi
- Hingu
Adult dose
Depending on digestive capacity, typically 50-100 grams or as directed by a physician.
Pediatric dose
Not applicable
Preparation steps
- Collection of ingredients.
- Cleaning and processing of ingredients.
- Mixing of ingredients in specified proportions.
- Heating or cooking the mixture.
- Cooling and storing the final product.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions like acute diarrhea or Ama (undigested toxins).
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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