Manibhadra
Classical formulation
Modern description
Manibhadra is described as a perfect formula with wide ranging health benefits, particularly for digestive and skin conditions. It acts as a mild laxative and helps in detoxification.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Constipation
- abdominal distension
- loss of appetite
- mild digestive impairment
- hemorrhoids
- Skin diseases
- Leucoderma
- Boils
- Itches
- Scabies
- Bronchitis
- Cough
- Asthma
- Intestinal worms
- Spleen related diseases
Classical indications
- Kushta (skin diseases)
- Switra (leucoderma)
- Swasa (asthma)
- Kasa (cough)
- Arsha (piles)
- Prameha (urinary disorders)
- Pliha (disorder of spleen)
- Granthi (cyst)
- Krimi (worm infestation)
- Gulma (abdominal lump)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kapha-Pittahara
- Rechana (Mild laxative)
- Deepana (Appetizer)
Key ingredients
- Haritaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Children below 5 years: 1-2 grams, Children between 5-12 years: up to 5 grams
Preparation steps
- Take the specified quantity of Jaggery in a suitable vessel and heat it until it melts.
- Filter the melted jaggery to remove any impurities.
- Add the specified quantities of powdered Vidanga, Amalaki, Haritaki, and Trivrit to the melted jaggery.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
- Continue heating and stirring the mixture until it attains a semi-solid consistency.
- Allow the mixture to cool down before storing it for use.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant and lactating mothers.