Mrigalindika
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Classical formulation
Modern description
An obscure formulation mentioned alongside other dietary items; specific properties require further research. Often indicated in digestive ailments.
Purpose
To improve digestion and absorption, relieve diarrhea and abdominal pain
Indications
- Atisara (diarrhea)
- Grahani (malabsorption syndrome)
- Agnimandya (digestive impairment)
- Krimi (intestinal parasites)
- Ama (undigested toxins)
Classical indications
- Diarrhoea
- Malabsorption
- Digestive impairment
- Intestinal parasites
- Accumulation of metabolic toxins
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Shoolahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Musta
- Patha
- Indrayava
- Ativisha
- Katuki
- Bilva
- Dadima
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Vatsanabha
- Dhanyaka
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Dry the ingredients under shade.
- Powder the ingredients separately.
- Sieve the powders through a fine cloth.
- Mix all the powders in specified proportions.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 5 years of age without professional guidance.
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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