Emetic Nut (Madanaphala)

Modern description

Madanaphala, combined with Dashamula, is used in decoction enemas for its emetic and purgative properties.

Purpose

To be used in decoction enemas.

Indications

• Vamana karma (therapeutic emesis) in Kapha disorders, Kustha (skin diseases), Vishavikara (poisoning), Gulma (abdominal tumors), and other conditions where emesis or purgation is indicated. Can be used as a digestive and appetizer in milder doses.
• Useful in treating asthma, bronchitis, and chronic cough.
• Used in treatment of skin diseases, ulcers, flatulence and coeliac disease.

Classical indications

• Pratishyaya (rhinitis)
• Shleshma Jwara (Kapha fever)
• Vidhradhi (abscess)
• Shosha (emaciation)
• Shotha (inflammation)
• Anaha (distension)
• Vrana (ulcer)
• Kushtha (skin disease)
• Kaphaj Hridroga (Kapha heart disease)
• Pakvashaya Shodhana (cleansing of colon)
• Kapha Vata diseases

Karma

• Vamana (emetic)
• Virechana (purgative)
• Kapha-Pittahara
• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Vranapaha (wound healing)
• Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)

Key ingredients

• Madanaphala fruit pulp
• honey

Adult dose

For Vamana: 6-12 grams of fruit pulp. For Virechana/Digestive: 1-3 grams of fruit pulp. Dosage varies considerably based on individual factors and the physician's assessment.

Pediatric dose

As required for enema

Preparation steps

• Collect mature fruits of Madanaphala during spring or summer.
• Dry the fruits and remove the seeds.
• Soak Madanaphala in a decoction of Yashtimadhu, Kovidara, Kadamba, Samudraphala, Bimbi, Shanapushpi, Arka, Apamarga.
• Grind the seeds with ghee, butter, honey and sesame paste and dry.

Safety contraindications

• Debility
• Pregnancy
• Children
• Elderly