Peyadi
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Digestive to improve hunger
Modern description
A digestive preparation to stimulate appetite and improve digestion. Used in post-Panchakarma dietary regimens.
Purpose
Digestive to improve hunger
Indications
- Atisara (Diarrhea)
- Pravahika (Dysentery)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Ama Pachana (Digest undigested toxins)
Classical indications
- Poor appetite
Karma
- Deepana (digestive stimulant)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka
Key ingredients
- Based on common usage
- 'Peyadi' most likely refers to Peyadi Yoga found in Bhaishajya Ratnavali for Atisara : 1. Musta (Cyperus rotundus)
Adult dose
50-100 ml
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients: Shunthi (dried ginger) and Dhanyaka (coriander seeds).
- Grind the ingredients separately into a fine powder.
- Mix the powders in equal proportions.
- Boil the mixture in water (ratio 1:14) and reduce to 1/4.
- Filter the decoction to remove any solid particles.
- The resulting liquid is Peyadi.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with severe dehydration or electrolyte imbalance.
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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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