Pathyadi
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Digestive, as indicated for fever.
Modern description
Pathyadi is a digestive aid, often combined with Karkatashringi, primarily indicated in fever to improve digestion. It is also used for headaches, eye disorders, and Pitta-related imbalances.
Purpose
Digestive, as indicated for fever.
Indications
- Fever, skin diseases, loss of appetite, intestinal worms, blood disorders, cough, cold, general debility
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rochana
- Jwaraghna
- Krimighna
- Raktashodhaka
Key ingredients
- Kiratatikta
- Vasa
- Daruharidra
- Devadaru
- Pathya
- Amalaki
- Nimba
- Katuki
- Guduchi
- Haritaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
15-30 ml (depending on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Measure out 1 tsp Pathyadi mix (powder) or 5-6 whole herbs/spices.
- Add to 2 cups (about 400 ml) of filtered water in a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into your mug-discard the spent herbs.
- Add honey or jaggery to taste (optional), a pinch of black salt or lemon juice if you like.
Safety contraindications
- Generally contraindicated in pregnancy due to strong stimulants. Avoid in Kapha dominance with heaviness and sinus congestion-use Trikatu alongside; Ulcerative conditions-combine cautiously with cooling herbs.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsasthana Adhyaya 1, Verse 53.
- 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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