Madryadi
Used when the prescribed sequence of consumable drinks etc. is carried out for communicable diseases.
Modern description
A group of herbs used as an alternative to Vachadi or Nishadi groups during prescribed consumable drink sequences for communicable diseases.
Purpose
Used when the prescribed sequence of consumable drinks etc. is carried out for communicable diseases.
Indications
- Debility, Emaciation, Pitta disorders, Bleeding disorders (especially Rakta Pitta), General weakness, Fatigue, Post-illness recovery
Karma
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Raktaprasadana (Improves Blood)
Key ingredients
- Based on available references
- 'Madryadi' likely refers to Madryadi Yoga or Madryadi Ghrita. A common formulation is: * Draksha
Adult dose
5-10 grams (for Madryadi) once or twice a day; 5-10 ml (for Madryadi Ghrita) once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
5-15 ml
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Cleaning and drying of herbs
- Grinding into a fine powder
- Mixing with a suitable vehicle (e.g., water, milk, or ghee)
- Heating (if preparing Ghrita)
- Filtering and storing