Padmakadi Group
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Used in a decoction
Modern description
A group of herbs including Padma and related cooling herbs, used in decoctions to manage burning sensations and bleeding disorders.
Purpose
Used in a decoction
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Blood disorders (Raktavikara)
- Fever (Jwara)
- Burning sensation (Daha)
- Poisoning (Visha)
- Inflammatory conditions (Shotha)
- Wound healing (Vrana)
Classical indications
- Raktapitta (bleeding disorders)
- Daha (burning sensation)
- Kushta (skin diseases)
Karma
- Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
- Pittashamaka (pitta pacifier)
- Vishaghna (detoxifying)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Padmaka
- Rakta Chandana
- Musta
- Madhuyashti
- Kiratatikta
- Amalaki
- Haritaki
- Nimba
- Katuki
- Daruharidra
- Manjistha
- Lodhra
- Bibhitaki
- Ushira
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
10-30 ml
Preparation steps
- Gather the herbs specified in the Padmakadi group.
- Clean and dry the herbs thoroughly.
- Combine the herbs in the specified proportions.
- Add the herbal mixture to water and boil to reduce to a quarter of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- The decoction is now ready for use.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age without consulting a physician.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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