Narayana

Modern description

A classical formulation indicated for digestive disorders, abdominal distension, and Vata imbalances. Useful in the treatment of many neuro-muscular and skeleto-muscular conditions, such as arthritis and neuralgia.

Purpose

To pacify Vata, nourish musculoskeletal tissues, and ease neurological tension.

Indications

• Vata disorders
• Emaciation
• Weakness
• Debility
• Paralysis
• Hemiplegia
• Arthritis
• Neurological disorders
• Post-natal care (for strength)
• Infertility (in some cases)
• Joint pain
• Muscle stiffness
• Sciatica
• Neuromuscular conditions

Classical indications

• Facial paralysis
• Torticollis
• Locked jaw
• Tremors

Karma

• Balya (strengthening)
• Vatahara (pacifies Vata)
• Rasayana (rejuvenative)
• Pustikaraka (nourishing)

Key ingredients

• Bala
• Ashwagandha
• Shatavari
• Vidari
• Ela
• Tvak
• Patra
• Nagakesara
• Ghee
• Sesame oil
• Milk
• Sugar
• Draksha
• Dashamoola (10 roots

Adult dose

5-10 grams (if prepared as a medicated ghee/leha) or 5-10 ml (if prepared as an oil) once or twice a day

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 ml

Preparation steps

• Prepare a decoction (kwatha) using Bilva and other kwatha dravyas, reducing it to one-fourth.
• Grind Shatapushpa and other Kalka dravyas into a fine powder, then mix with water to create a thick paste.
• Combine the Tila Taila, kwatha, and Kalka dravya in a clean vessel.
• Add Shatavari juice (Tila Taila equivalent) and cow's milk (four times the Tila Taila amount).
• Heat the mixture gently until all moisture evaporates and the oil remains.
• Filter and store in airtight glass bottles.