Madanaphala Majja Churnam Va Madhuka Kashmarya Draksha Kashayenetyadi (Madanaphala-Majja-Churnam Va Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha-Kashayenetyadi)

Modern description

An emetic formulation using Madanaphala pulp powder with decoctions of Madhuka, Kashmarya, and Draksha. Indicated for Vamana karma and related Kapha and Pitta imbalances.

Purpose

Emetic formulation.

Indications

• Vamana karma (therapeutic emesis) for aggravated Kapha dosha, especially in upper respiratory tract disorders
• Pitta disorders (Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam)
• General debility (Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam)
• Improves strength and complexion (Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam)
• Respiratory ailments (Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam)
• Thirst (Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam)
• Skin diseases
• Fever
• Inflammation
• Common cold
• Abdominal tumors
• Wounds
• Blood disorders

Classical indications

• Kapha disorders
• Vata disorders
• Ama (toxins)
• Impaired Agni (digestive fire)

Karma

• Vamana (emetic, primarily Madanaphala)
• Rechana (purgative - mild)
• Rasayana (Madhuka, Kashmarya, Draksha)
• Balya (Madhuka, Kashmarya, Draksha)
• Pittashamaka (Madhuka, Kashmarya, Draksha)
• Kapha-Vata Shamaka (Madanaphala)

Key ingredients

• Madanaphala Majja
• Madhuka
• Kashmarya
• Draksha

Adult dose

Madanaphala Churnam: 3-6 grams (depending on the strength of the emetic action desired and the patient's constitution, closely monitored). Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam: 25-50 ml.

Pediatric dose

Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner

Preparation steps

• Prepare Madanaphala Churnam by grinding the pulp of Madanaphala fruit into a fine powder.
• Prepare Madhuka-Kashmarya-Draksha Kashayam by boiling Madhuka, Kashmarya, and Draksha in water until reduced.
• Strain the kashayam to remove solid particles.

Safety contraindications

• Debilitated individuals
• Pregnancy
• Children