Pointed Gourd, Saptala, Arishta, Sharngeshta, Avalguja, And Amrita (Patolasaptalaristasarngestavalguja'mrtah)
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Classical formulation
Modern description
A combination of herbs used for their purgative and digestive properties, often indicated in skin diseases and metabolic disorders.
Purpose
Classical formulation for skin and blood disorders
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushta)
- Blood disorders (Raktavikara)
- Intestinal worms (Krimi)
- Pruritus (Itching)
- Gout
- Diabetes
Karma
- Kaphapittahara
- Raktashodhaka
- Krimighna
- Kushtaghna
Key ingredients
- Patola
- Saptala
- Arista
- Sarngesta
- Avalguja
- Amrta
- Water
- Sandalwood
- Dhataki flowers for fermentation
- Jaggery or Sugar.
Adult dose
15-30 ml twice daily
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml twice daily, adjusted for age and weight
Preparation steps
- Collect the specified herbs.
- Clean and dry the herbs properly.
- Coarsely powder each herb separately.
- Mix all the powdered herbs in the specified ratio.
- Boil the mixture in water until reduced to one-fourth of the original volume.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool down.
- Store in a clean, airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe anemia, marked emaciation
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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