Mishraka
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Mishraka is an oil preparation that promotes general health.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Digestive impairment
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Fever associated with ama
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal distention
- Abscess
- Neurological conditions
- Abdominal colic
Classical indications
- Pakshaghata (hemiplegia)
- Stiff joints
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Stambhana (astringent)
- Amadoshahara (removes ama)
Key ingredients
- Musta 1 part
- Ushira 1 part
- Shunti 1 part
- Indrayava 1 part
- Ativisha 1 part
- Bilva 1 part
- Padmaka 1 part
- Lodhra 1 part
- Patha 1 part. All parts are generally understood as equal by weight.
- Dhanyaka 1 part
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5ml
Preparation steps
- Take about 48 g of each ingredient: Pippali, Amla, Draksha, Shyama, Danti, Dravanti, Kramuka, Kutarana, Shankhinib, Saptala, Svarnakshiri, Gavakshi, Shikhari, Rajanaka, Chinnaruha, Karanja, Bastantri, Vyadhighata, Bahala, Bahurasa, Tikshnavruksha.
- Take Eranda taila (768 ml), Cow Ghee (768 ml), and Cow Milk (9.216 liters).
- Heat all the above combination till herbal ghee is obtained.
Safety contraindications
- High dose might lead to diarrhea and indigestion
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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