Patupanchaka
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Classical formulation
Modern description
Ghee processed with five types of salt along with herbs from Vidaryadi group to reduce inflammation.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, Ama pachana (digestion of metabolic toxins), respiratory congestion due to Kapha imbalance.
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha)
- Shulahara (pain reliever)
Key ingredients
- Pippali
- Pippalimula
- Chavya
- Chitraka
- Nagara/Shunthi
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 ml, once or twice a day
Preparation steps
- The five types of salt are taken
- Vidaryadi group herbs are added
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Tantra, Nasarogapratishedhadhyaya, Verse 10.
- 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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