Mahasugandhadi
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Medicinal paste applied after incision (e.g., for insect bites).
Modern description
Mahasugandhadi Lepa is an Ayurvedic paste applied topically after incisions or insect bites to promote healing and reduce inflammation. It helps in improving skin complexion and alleviating pain associated with various skin conditions.
Purpose
Medicinal paste applied after incision (e.g., for insect bites).
Indications
- Skin disorders
- Burning sensations
- Itching
- Edema
- General weakness
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- Insect bites
- Wounds
Classical indications
- Vrana (wounds)
- Kitadanshtra (insect bite)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kaphahara (balancing)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Daha Prashamana (reduces burning sensation)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Based on prevalent usage
- 'Mahasugandhadi' most likely refers to a taila formulation. Assuming that
- a plausible composition is
- Aguru 1 part
- Chandana 1 part
- Usira 1 part
- Kustha 1 part
- Tagara 1 part
- Sthauneya 1 part
- Jatamansi 1 part
- Ela 1 part
- Twak 1 part
- Patra 1 part
- Nagakesara 1 part
- Mrinala 1 part. Base oil
Adult dose
For external application only. Amount varies based on the area of application. Apply a thin layer over the affected area.
Pediatric dose
Use with caution and under supervision. A smaller amount should be applied.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Wash, dry and powder the solid ingredients separately.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to form a homogeneous blend.
- Add sufficient liquid (e.g., water, honey, or ghee) to make a paste.
- Grind well to achieve the desired consistency.
Safety contraindications
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients.
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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