Padma Kaadi Confection (Padma-Kaadi Confection)

Modern description

Padma-kaadi confection is a classical sweet preparation used for nourishment and strength. It acts as a rejuvenator and helps improve overall well-being.

Purpose

Classical formulation

Indications

• Cough, cold, bronchitis, asthma, general debility, loss of appetite, digestive weakness, emaciation, post-illness recovery

Classical indications

• Kasa (Cough)
• Shwasa (Asthma)
• Arochaka (Loss of appetite)
• Dourbalya (Weakness)

Karma

• Kaphahara
• Vatahara
• Pushtikara
• Deepana
• Pachana
• Rasayana

Key ingredients

• Ela
• Tvak
• Tejpatra
• and appropriate binding agents to form a confection.
• Padma
• likely the primary ingredient
• other ingredients commonly found in confections for similar purposes such as honey
• ghee
• sugar
• Pippali
• Shunthi
• Maricha

Adult dose

5-10 grams, 1-2 times a day

Pediatric dose

1/2 - 1 tablespoon

Preparation steps

• Collect all the ingredients listed in the formulation.
• Clean, dry, and pulverize the herbal ingredients separately.
• Mix all the powdered ingredients in specified proportions.
• Prepare a thick syrup of sugar or jaggery.
• Incorporate the powdered ingredients into the syrup and mix thoroughly to form a homogeneous mixture.
• Allow the mixture to cool slightly and shape it into small, manageable confection pieces.
• Allow the confections to dry and harden before packing.
• Store in airtight containers away from moisture and direct sunlight.

Safety contraindications

• Contraindicated in specific allergies to any of the ingredients.