Cold Infusion Of Padmakadi (Padmakadi Hima)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Classical formulation
Modern description
Cold infusion prepared with herbs like Padma, Ushira, and Chandana, used to alleviate burning sensations, bleeding disorders, and promote wound healing.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Burning sensation, fever (especially Pitta-type), excessive thirst, bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), skin disorders with inflammation, general debility related to heat.
Classical indications
- Daha (Burning Sensation)
- Trishna (Excessive Thirst)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding Disorders)
Karma
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Dahaprashamana (Relieves Burning Sensation)
- Raktaprasadana (Improves Blood Quality)
- Trishna Nigrahana (Suppresses Thirst)
Key ingredients
- Padmaka 1 part
- Madhuka 1 part
- Rakta Chandana 1 part
- Kamala 1 part
- All ingredients should be of equal quantity.
- Ushira 1 part
Adult dose
24-48 ml (approximately 1.6 - 3.2 tablespoons), or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Pediatric dose
10-30 ml
Preparation steps
- Clean and coarsely powder the ingredients.
- Soak the powdered herbs in 6 parts of cold water overnight.
- In the morning, filter the infusion through a clean cloth.
- Consume the fresh infusion.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in individuals with severe cold, cough, or completely vitiated Kapha.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana Adhyaya 27, Verse 49.
- 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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