Nagaraadya
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
A classical Ayurvedic formulation, praised by Krishnatreya, primarily used for digestive disorders and balancing Kapha dosha.
Modern description
A classical powder formulation used to improve digestion and reduce Ama (undigested metabolic waste). It helps in balancing Kapha Dosha and supports respiratory health.
Purpose
To improve digestion, alleviate Kapha dosha, and manage Grahani.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Common cold
- Cough
- Kapha-related disorders
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
Classical indications
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Kapha-hara (alleviates Kapha)
- Amapachana (digestive of Ama)
Key ingredients
- Shunthi
- Nagara
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
0.25-1 gram
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients according to the formulation.
- Dry the ingredients thoroughly.
- Pulverize the ingredients individually into fine powders.
- Mix the powders together in the specified proportions.
- Pass the mixture through a fine sieve to ensure uniformity.
- Store the powder in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Severe Pitta aggravation
- Pregnancy (use with caution)
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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