Panchakolaka
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Used in non-alcoholic gruel for pregnancy complications.
Modern description
Panchakolaka gruel is a dietary preparation made with Panchakola herbs, used to improve digestion and address pregnancy complications by balancing Vata and Kapha doshas.
Purpose
Used in non-alcoholic gruel for pregnancy complications.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal colic
- Flatulence
- Ama (undigested toxins)
- Respiratory problems due to Kapha imbalance
- Pregnancy complications
Classical indications
- Pregnancy complications (contextually)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatakaphahara (balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Shoolahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Pippali
- Pippalimula
- Chavya
- Shunthi
- all ingredients in equal parts.
- Chitraka
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Consult a physician.
Preparation steps
- Take equal parts of each ingredient of Panchakola.
- Grind them into a fine powder.
- Mix the powder with water to make a gruel (yavagu).
- Cook the gruel until it reaches the desired consistency.
Toxic ingredients
- Not specified
Safety contraindications
- Not specified
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttarasthana.
- 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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