Nilotpala Kshara
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Kshara that alleviates blood disorders
Modern description
Nilotpala Kshara is a classical alkaline preparation indicated for blood disorders and related conditions.
Purpose
Kshara that alleviates blood disorders
Indications
- Blood disorders
- Kapha imbalance
- Inflammation
- Edema
- Wound healing
- Abdominal distension
- Digestive issues
- Skin diseases
- Non-healing ulcers
Classical indications
- blood disorders
Karma
- Kaphahara
- Vatahara
- Pachana
- Shothahara
- Vranaropana
Key ingredients
- the primary ingredient is likely Nilotpala
- Yava
- or Surjikshara to enhance alkalinity
- as well as water for the process.
- Based on the name 'Nilotpala Kshara'
Adult dose
250mg to 500mg, typically taken with caution due to the alkaline nature of Kshara preparations.
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram
Preparation steps
- Collection of Nilotpala and other herbs
- Drying the herbs
- Cutting into small pieces
- Burning the herbs in open air to obtain ash
- Mixing ash with four parts of water
- Stirring well and leaving for 3 hours
- Filtering through a three-layered cloth
- Obtaining the filtrate in an iron vessel
- Heating till all water content gets evaporated
- Powdering and storing in an airtight glass container
Safety contraindications
- Severe kidney disorders, significant bleeding disorders.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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