Five Roots (Panchmuli)
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To alleviate pain, particularly in bone-related issues (based on the context of 'Bhagna Chikitsa').
Modern description
A milk decoction of either Brihat or Laghu Panchamula, used to alleviate pain and promote healing in bone-related issues.
Purpose
To alleviate pain, particularly in bone-related issues (based on the context of 'Bhagna Chikitsa').
Indications
- Digestive disorders, loss of appetite, inflammatory conditions, Ama accumulation, Vata disorders, respiratory ailments (particularly cough and cold related to Vata and Kapha imbalance).
- Bone fractures
Classical indications
- Pain
- Fractures
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vatahara (alleviates Vata)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Ama Pachana (digestive of metabolic toxins)
Key ingredients
- Shyonaka root
- Gambhari root
- Patala root
- Bilva root
- Agnimantha root
Adult dose
48-96 ml of the decoction (Kashaya), typically twice a day.
Pediatric dose
30-60 ml
Preparation steps
- Gather the five roots (either Brihat or Laghu Panchamula).
- Wash and clean the roots thoroughly.
- Crush or cut the roots into small pieces.
- Boil the crushed roots in milk and water (typically 1 part roots to 4 parts liquid).
- Simmer until the liquid is reduced to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Strain the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow to cool slightly before consumption.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for individuals with severe kidney or liver disorders without medical supervision.
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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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