Maha Panchamula
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One of the Panchamula groups.
Modern description
One of the Panchamula groups, typically used in decoctions to balance all three doshas and improve digestion.
Purpose
One of the Panchamula groups.
Indications
- Inflammatory conditions, respiratory ailments (cough, asthma), fever, digestive disorders (loss of appetite, indigestion), Ama Pachana (digestive toxin management), generalized weakness.
Classical indications
- Jwara (Fever)
- Shwasa (Asthma)
- Kasa (Cough)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Mandagni (Low digestive fire)
Karma
- Vatahara (balances Vata)
- Kaphahara (balances Kapha)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
Key ingredients
- Bilva root
- Agnimantha root
- Shyonaka root
- Patala root
- Gambhari root
Adult dose
Decoction: 50-100 ml, once or twice daily. Powder: 3-6 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
10-30 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect the appropriate herbs of Maha Panchamula group.
- Clean the herbs to remove any impurities.
- Dry the herbs under shade to retain their potency.
- Grind the dried herbs into a coarse powder.
- Store the powder in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age without medical supervision.
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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