Lavanadi (rock Salt Etc.) (Lavanadi)
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Vaishvanara due to stimulating properties
Modern description
A powder formulation used to treat abdominal lumps/tumors, aid digestion, and promote downward movement of Vata.
Purpose
Vaishvanara due to stimulating properties
Indications
- Indigestion
- abdominal pain
- bloating
- flatulence
- constipation
- anorexia
- worm infestation (Krimi roga)
- spleen disorders (Pleeha Roga)
- Gulma (abdominal lump/tumor)
Classical indications
- Gulma (abdominal lump/tumor)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Anulomana (mild laxative)
- Shoolahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Lavana
- Vidanga
- Ajagandha
- Patha
- Chavya
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Shunthi
- Hingu
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients.
- Dry the herbs in shade.
- Grind the herbs to a fine powder.
- Sieve through 80-mesh.
- Store in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for people with severe gastritis or bleeding disorders.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsasthana, Gulmachikitsitadhyaya.
- 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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