Pippalyadi
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
For enema and application (likely for Arshas/hemorrhoids).
Modern description
Pippalyadi is a formulation primarily used for enema and topical application, especially in the treatment of hemorrhoids.
Purpose
For enema and application (likely for Arshas/hemorrhoids).
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Cough
- Cold
- Asthma
- Respiratory disorders
- Metabolic disorders
- Initial stages of Ama (toxins) accumulation
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Shunti
- Amalaki
- Haritaki
- Vibhitaki
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children.
Preparation steps
- The herbs are infused in the medium of sesame oil along with herb water decoction.
- The solid waste herb materials are filtered out.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Arsha Chikitsa Adhyaya 8, Verse 87.
- 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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