Pippalyadikam
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Used in fever caused by Vata dosha.
Modern description
A decoction (Pachanam) used in the treatment of Vata-predominant fevers, likely containing digestive and anti-inflammatory herbs with Pippali.
Purpose
Used in fever caused by Vata dosha.
Indications
- Indigestion, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, flatulence, cough, cold, rhinitis, asthma, sprue.
Classical indications
- Fever caused by Vata
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Hara (reduces Vata and Kapha)
- Shoola Prashamana (pain reliever)
- Rochana (improves taste)
Key ingredients
- Pippali
- Maricha
- Shunti
- Kushtha
- Vidanga
- Chavya
- Agni
- Amalaki
- Haritaki
- Vibhitaki
- Yava Kshara
- Saindhava Lavana
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
15-30 ml
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Dry and powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix all the ingredients in the specified proportions.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in bleeding disorders or severe Pitta aggravation.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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