Five Shirisha (Pancasirisa)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Antidotal formulation superior to Trishirisa and other antidotal formulations. Can be made with the best Shirisha fruit.
Modern description
An antidotal formulation containing five specific ingredients (parts of Shirisha) used in the treatment of poisoning, skin diseases, and allergic conditions.
Purpose
Antidotal formulation superior to Trishirisa and other antidotal formulations. Can be made with the best Shirisha fruit.
Indications
- Poisoning (Visha)
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Itching (Kandu)
- Allergic reactions
- Insect bites
- Urticaria
- Inflammatory conditions
- Snake bites
Classical indications
- Visha (Poisoning)
- Kushta (Skin Diseases)
- Kandu (Itching)
Karma
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Kaphapittahara (reduces Kapha and Pitta)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Kushtaghna (alleviates skin diseases)
- Shothahara (relieves inflammation)
- Kandughna (relieves itching)
- Vranahara (promotes wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Sirisa bark
- flowers
- leaves
- root
- and seeds
Adult dose
3-6 grams of powder or 50-100 ml of decoction.
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the five Shirisha ingredients (seed, root, stem bark, flower, and leaves).
- Dry the collected ingredients separately.
- Grind each ingredient into a fine powder.
- Mix the powders in equal proportions.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children without proper medical supervision.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- 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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