Punarnavamandura
Classical formulation
Modern description
A classical Ayurvedic medicine prepared with iron oxide (Mandura) and rejuvenating herbs, mainly used in anemia and inflammatory conditions.
Purpose
Classical formulation
Indications
- Pandu (Anemia), Kamala (Jaundice), Shotha (Edema), Udara Roga (Ascites), Pleeha Roga (Splenic disorders), Yakrit Roga (Liver disorders), Hridroga (Cardiac disorders), Kasa (Cough), Shwasa (Asthma/Dyspnea)
Classical indications
- Pandu
- Shotha
- Udara
Karma
- Raktavardhana (improves blood), Shothahara (anti-inflammatory), Mootrala (diuretic), Deepana (appetizer), Pachana (digestive)
Key ingredients
- Punarnava root
- Shunti rhizome
- Pippali fruit
- Maricha fruit
- Amalaki fruit
- Haritaki fruit
- Vibhitaki fruit
- Chitrakamoola root
- Vidanga fruit
- Daruharidra stem
- Gokshura fruit
- Katuki rhizome
- Danti root
- Mandura Bhasma
- Gomutra
Adult dose
2-4 tablets (250mg - 500mg each) twice or thrice daily.
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 tablet
Preparation steps
- The ingredients are finely powdered and mixed.
- The mixture is then subjected to Mardana (trituration) with specified liquids.
- Small pills or tablets are prepared from the homogenous mixture.
- The pills are then dried and stored.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for pregnant women and individuals with severe kidney disorders.