Madhutailikas
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Type of Siddhabasti
Modern description
Madhutailikas is a type of Siddhabasti (enema) used for Vata disorders and cleansing the bowel.
Purpose
Type of Siddhabasti
Indications
- Vata disorders, dry cough, emaciation, general weakness, post-exercise recovery, hoarseness of voice, aphrodisiac
Classical indications
- Vata Vyadhi
- Gridhrasi
- Katishoola
- Amavata
- Sandhivata
- Pakshaghata
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara (mildly)
- Kaphakara (in excess)
- Deepana
Key ingredients
- Taila
- Madhu
- Ghrita
- Saindhava Lavana
- Water
Adult dose
1-2 teaspoons (5-10 ml) once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
As per physician
Preparation steps
- Mix honey and rock salt together.
- Add sesame oil and mix thoroughly.
- Add the wet grinded paste of prescribed medicinal plants and mix.
- Add Kwatha (decoction) and churn well in a mixer to produce a homogenous mixture.
Safety contraindications
- Diarrhea, rectal bleeding, post-surgery
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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