Five Essences (Panchasara)
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Treatment of intermittent fever
Modern description
A classical water-based formulation used in the treatment of intermittent fever, digestive ailments, and balancing Vata and Pitta doshas.
Purpose
Treatment of intermittent fever
Indications
- Digestive impairment (Agni Mandya)
- Anorexia (Aruchi)
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- Mild fever (Jwara)
Classical indications
- Intermittent fever
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
Key ingredients
- Bilva fruit pulp
- Gambhari fruit pulp
- Patala fruit pulp
- Shalaparni plant
- Prishnaparni plant
Adult dose
24-48 ml (approximately 1.0 - 2.0 fl oz) of the decoction
Pediatric dose
Variable; as directed by the physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified ingredients.
- Extract the juice from each fruit.
- Mix the fruit juices together in the prescribed proportions.
- Add sugar candy or jaggery to taste.
- Mix well and churn.
- Administer fresh.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with severe kidney disorders or known allergies to any of the ingredients.
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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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