Phaladi

Modern description

A herbal formulation used in the treatment of heart diseases, often containing ingredients that are beneficial for cardiac health. It acts as a rejuvenative and mild laxative, useful in digestive ailments and general weakness.

Purpose

Treatment for heart diseases

Indications

• Constipation, loss of appetite, indigestion, general debility, used as a mild laxative and rejuvenative. Specific formulations including other ingredients might be targeted at specific disease management

Classical indications

• Heart Diseases
• Digestive disorders
• General debility

Karma

• Rechana (purgative)
• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Rasayana (rejuvenative)
• Tridoshahara (balances all three doshas)

Key ingredients

• Based on common formulations
• 'Phaladi' likely refers to a preparation containing: Haritaki fruit pulp
• but likely the main component. Further ingredients are often added according to specific needs.

Adult dose

3-6 grams, typically taken as a powder

Pediatric dose

1-3 grams

Preparation steps

• Collect all the ingredients.
• Dry the ingredients properly.
• Powder each ingredient separately.
• Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified ratio.
• Store in an airtight container.

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and severe dehydration.