Patoladi
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Patoladi is a combination of herbs, including Patola, Neem, and Musta, used to pacify Pitta, purify the blood, and improve digestion.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta), Blood disorders (Rakta Vikara), Liver disorders (Yakrit Vikara), Fever (Jwara), Indigestion (Agnimandya), Vomiting (Chardi), Itching (Kandu), Erysipelas (Visarpa)
Classical indications
- Amlapitta
- Visarpa
- Kushta
- Jwara
Karma
- Pittahara
- Raktaprasadana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Kushtaghna
Key ingredients
- Patola
- Nimba
- Amalaki
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Katuki
- Vasa
- Daruharidra
- Musta
- Guduchi
Adult dose
3-6 grams per day for Churna; 50-100ml for Kwatha
Pediatric dose
15-30 ml (depending on age and weight)
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary herbs.
- Dry and powder the herbs separately.
- Mix the powdered herbs in equal proportions.
- If preparing kashayam, boil the mixture in water until it reduces to a concentrated form.
- If preparing ghrita, simmer the herbs in ghee.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. Use under strict medical supervision in children and lactating mothers.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Visarpa Chikitsa Adhyaya, Verse 5.
- 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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