Moonbeams
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Classical formulation
Modern description
A palatable candy formulation, often used for mild digestive support and as a refreshing treat.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Hyperacidity, burning sensations, insomnia, anxiety, stress, skin disorders associated with Pitta, menopausal symptoms, fatigue, general debility, infertility (specifically in women due to Shatavari), cognitive impairment.
Karma
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Medhya (Nootropic/Brain Tonic)
- Shukrala (Increases Semen/Reproductive fluid)
- Vrishya (Aphrodisiac)
Key ingredients
- Likely combination of cooling and calming herbs such as
- Chandana heartwood powder (1 part)
- Amalaki fruit powder (1 part)
- Brahmi whole plant powder (1 part)
- and Praval Pishti (0.5 part). Quantities are relative and can be adjusted based on specific needs and formulation variations.
Adult dose
1-3 grams once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
1 candy as needed, for children above 5 years.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Clean and dry the herbs properly.
- Powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified ratio.
- Prepare a syrup base with sugar or jaggery.
- Incorporate the herbal mixture into the syrup base.
- Cook the mixture to the desired consistency for candy making.
- Pour the mixture into molds to form candies.
- Allow the candies to cool and solidify.
- Wrap or package the candies properly for storage.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chapter 6, Rogaanutpattiya Adhyaya.
- 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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