Panchashirisha
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Conquering poisons
Modern description
A classical formulation used to counteract poisons, often administered as a decoction or paste. Possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and wound-healing properties.
Purpose
Conquering poisons
Indications
- Poisoning (Visha)
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Itching (Kandu)
- Wounds (Vrana)
- Allergic conditions
- Insect bites
- Scorpion stings
Classical indications
- Poisons
Karma
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
- Kaphahara (reduces Kapha)
- Pittahara (reduces Pitta)
- Raktashodhaka (blood purifier)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
Key ingredients
- Equal parts of the bark of five Shirisha plants
- Rakta Shirisha
- Sweta Shirisha
- Krishna Shirisha
- and Pita Shirisha .
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician, typically 5-10ml of decoction
Preparation steps
- Collect the five parts of Shirisha plant (root, bark, flower, leaves, and fruit).
- Dry each part separately.
- Grind each part into a coarse powder.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in equal proportions.
- For decoction: Boil the powder with 16 parts of water until reduced to 1/8th.
- Filter the decoction.
- For paste: Mix the powder with water or honey to form a paste.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age without 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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