Great Khadira (Mahakhadira)
Excellent eliminator of skin disorders.
Modern description
A formulation primarily used for eliminating skin disorders by purifying the blood and reducing itching.
Purpose
Excellent eliminator of skin disorders.
Indications
- Kushta (skin diseases), Kandu (itching), Krimi (worm infestation), Pleeha (splenic disorders), Arsha (hemorrhoids), Prameha (diabetes), Gulma (abdominal tumor), Udara Roga (abdominal diseases), Pandu (anemia).
Classical indications
- Skin disorders
Karma
- Kushtaghna
- Krimighna
- Raktashodhaka
- Varnya
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Prakshepa Dravyas (Added later after Sandhana
- Ela
- Patra
- Nagakesara
- Pippali
- Marica
- Shunthi
- Vidanga
- Musta
- Yavani
- Talisa Patra
- Khadira
- Bakuchi
- Daruharidra
- Devadaru
- Triphala
- Vidanga
- Citraka
- Dhataki Puspa
- Madhu
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-15 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients
- Prepare a decoction of Khadira and other herbs
- Mix the decoction with Amalaki juice and ghee
- Boil the mixture until the ghee is properly infused with the herbal extracts
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during acute fever, diarrhea, or indigestion.