Prapaundarikadi
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Used in Vata disorders that require substantial oleation, with a specific quantity of ghee mentioned for nasal administration.
Modern description
Medicated ghee formulation used for Vata disorders requiring significant oleation, specifically administered nasally.
Purpose
Used in Vata disorders that require substantial oleation, with a specific quantity of ghee mentioned for nasal administration.
Indications
- Bleeding disorders (Raktapitta)
- Excessive thirst
- Burning sensation
- Skin diseases
- Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding)
- Fever with burning sensation
- Diarrhea
- General debility
Classical indications
- Vata disorders requiring substantial oleation
Karma
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
- Raktaprasadana (Improves Blood Quality)
- Dahaprashamana (Relieves Burning Sensation)
- Stambhana (Styptic)
- Varnya (Improves complexion)
Key ingredients
- Prapaundarika
- Lodhra
- Padmaka
- Rakta Chandana
- Musta
- Ushira
- Bala
- Madhuka
Adult dose
Churna: 3-6 grams, Kwatha: 50-100 ml
Pediatric dose
Not specified; consult an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Ghrta Moorchana (process to remove impurities from ghee)
- Preparation of Kalka (paste)
- Boiling the Kalka, Drava (liquids), and Ghee until Sneha Siddhi Lakshana (signs of proper oil/ghee preparation) are achieved
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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