Palasha Group
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Astringent for cases of foul odor etc.
Modern description
A group of herbs including Palasha used as an astringent and for managing foul odor. Also used for various digestive and skin ailments.
Purpose
Astringent for cases of foul odor etc.
Indications
- Arshas (Hemorrhoids), Agnimandya (Digestive Impairment), Udara Roga (Abdominal disorders), Kustha (Skin diseases), Krimi Roga (Worm infestations), Mutrakrichra (Dysuria), Ashmari (Calculi), Vrana (Wounds)
Classical indications
- Foul odor (in specific cases)
Karma
- Kaphahara (Reduces Kapha), Vatahara (Reduces Vata), Shothahara (Anti-inflammatory), Chedana (Scraping/Excision), Bhedana (Purgative), Krimighna (Anti-microbial/Anti-helminthic)
Key ingredients
- and considering common usages
- a probable composition is
- quantity varies depending on the specific formulation . * Water
- Haridra
- Daruharidra
- Triphala.
- Assuming 'Palasha group' refers to formulations centered around Palasha
Adult dose
Varies significantly based on the formulation and condition. * Palasha Kshara: 125mg - 500mg (with caution and under supervision). * Palasha Kshara Taila: Externally as needed.
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect Palasha plant (whole plant or specific parts like stems, roots, leaves, flowers, and fruits).
- Dry the Palasha plant or plant parts completely.
- Burn the dried plant material in an open space to obtain ash.
- Collect the ash and mix with 4-6 parts of water (or as specified in the reference text).
- Stir the mixture well and allow it to settle overnight.
- Filter the supernatant liquid through a cloth multiple times (e.g., 21 times) to remove any solid particles.
- Evaporate the filtered liquid by heating it in a stainless steel or iron vessel until a solid residue (Kshara) is obtained.
- Store the Palasha Kshara in an airtight container.
Toxic ingredients
- ['Not specified']
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, infants, and specific allergies or sensitivities to Palasha.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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