Lodhradi Powder
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Beneficial in diarrhea and pravahika. Beneficial for a Nishcharaki suffering from colic.
Modern description
Lodhradi powder is used for diarrhea, dysentery (Pravahika), and colic, administered with curd, honey or milk.
Purpose
Beneficial in diarrhea and pravahika. Beneficial for a Nishcharaki suffering from colic.
Indications
- Pradara (Leucorrhea)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
- Atisara (Diarrhea)
- Vrana (Wounds)
- Raktapradar (Menorrhagia/Metrorrhagia)
Classical indications
- Nishcharaka (a type of Pravahika/dysentery)
- Purishakshaya (loss of stool)
- Diarrhea
- Pravahika (dysentery)
- Colic (in Nishcharaki)
Karma
- Kaphapittahara
- Stambhana
- Vranaropana
- Raktaprasadana
Key ingredients
- Lodhra
- Patha
- Dhataki
- Musta
- Amalaki
- Haritaki
- Rasanjana/Daruharidra
- Nagkesar
- Katuki
- Bibhitaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Dry and pulverize each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to obtain a homogenous powder.
- Store the powder in an airtight container, away from light and moisture.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with acute fever or ama (undigested toxins).
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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