Decoction Of Five Roots (Panchamuli Decoction)
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Digestive in fever caused by Vata.
Modern description
Panchamuli decoction aids digestion in fever caused by Vata imbalance.
Purpose
Digestive in fever caused by Vata.
Indications
- Fever, inflammatory conditions, digestive impairment, respiratory problems, Vata disorders, general weakness.
Classical indications
- Fever caused by Vata
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifier)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Balya (strengthening)
Key ingredients
- Bilva root
- Agnimantha root
- Shyonaka root
- Patala root
- Gambhari root
Adult dose
48-60 ml (approximately 1/4 cup) once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
25-50 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect the five roots (Bilva, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Gambhari, and Patala).
- Wash and clean the roots thoroughly.
- Cut the roots into small pieces.
- Boil the roots in water until the water reduces to one-fourth of the original quantity.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- Allow the decoction to cool slightly before consumption.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for use during pregnancy without medical advice.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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