Mahakuha
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Classical formulation
Modern description
A classical formulation referenced for abdominal discomfort, bloating, and cardiac pain, likely a combination of digestive and carminative herbs.
Purpose
Digestive aid
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal distension, ama (undigested toxins), mild constipation, and intestinal worms.
Classical indications
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Aruchi (Loss of appetite)
- Adhmana (Abdominal distension)
- Ama (Digestive toxins)
- Vibandha (Constipation)
- Krimi (Intestinal worms)
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Vata and Kapha)
Key ingredients
- Given the limited information
- multiple 'Mahakuha' formulations exist. I will provide the most common one
- based on formulations resembling digestive
- carminative
- and anti-inflammatory properties
- often found in similar-sounding classical formulations. * Shunti
Adult dose
1-3 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Not generally recommended for children
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Dry and pulverize each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the ingredients in the specified proportion.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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