Nyagrodhadi
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Nyagrodhadi is a group of herbs traditionally used for its astringent and wound-healing properties. It is also known for its digestive and detoxifying properties.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Diarrhea, dysentery, bleeding disorders, wounds, ulcers, excessive sweating
- Indigestion
- Bloating
- Coughs with thick sputum
- Mild fever
Classical indications
- Vrana (wounds)
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Pittaja Vikara (Pitta related disorders)
- Vaginal diseases
- Trishna (excessive thirst)
Karma
- Stambhana (astringent), wound healing
- Balances Pitta and Kapha doshas
- Digestive
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antimicrobial
Key ingredients
- Nyagrodha stem bark
- Udumbara stem bark
- Ashvattha stem bark
- Plaksha stem bark
- Vetasa stem bark
Adult dose
48-96 ml of the decoction, once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
25-50 ml
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Drying and pulverizing the herbs individually
- Mixing the herbs in specified proportions
- Quality control tests (heavy metals, microbial load, aflatoxins)
Safety contraindications
- Active gastritis or peptic ulcer
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana Adhyaya 15. sodhanadiganasamgarahodhayayah.
- 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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