Cold Infusion Of Padmakadi (Padmakadi Hima)

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.