Honey And Sugar (Madhu-Sharkara)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Relieves vomiting and diarrhea.
Modern description
A combination of honey and sugar, used to alleviate vomiting and diarrhea, known for its scraping and clarifying properties.
Purpose
Relieves vomiting and diarrhea.
Indications
- General debility, weakness, emaciation, cough (especially dry cough), sore throat, mild burning sensations, general tonic. Used as a base for other herbal preparations. It is a good vehicle for other medications. The specific indications will heavily depend on the other ingredients if it is a part of a compound formulation.
Classical indications
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
Karma
- Vatahara (Balances Vata) when Honey is older
- Pittahara (Balances Pitta) when Honey is older
- Kapha Vardhana (Increases Kapha) - especially with excess or when sugar is predominant
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Honey and Sugar (Sharkara)
- but can vary based on specific application.
Adult dose
Highly variable depending on the application. Typically, 5-15 grams is common, adjusted based on individual needs and constitution.
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams
Preparation steps
- Combine honey and sugar in the specified proportions.
- Mix well to ensure a homogenous blend.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in Pitta aggravation. Not recommended for infants under one year.
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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