Pushyanuga
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Beneficial and praised by Atreya.
Modern description
Astringent and hemostatic powder formulation used to manage gynecological bleeding disorders.
Purpose
Beneficial and praised by Atreya.
Indications
- Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Metrorrhagia (abnormal uterine bleeding), Leucorrhea (white discharge), other gynecological disorders related to excessive bleeding or discharge, Postpartum care to restore uterine health.
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Uterine infections
- Hemorrhoids
Classical indications
- Rakta Pradara (excessive menstrual bleeding)
- Shveta Pradara (leucorrhoea)
- Guda Srava (bleeding piles)
- Grahani (irregular digestion with mucus or blood discharge)
- Yonidosa (disorders of Female genital tract)
Karma
- Stambhana (astringent/stops excessive flow)
- Pitta Shamana (balances Pitta)
- Kapha Shamana (balances Kapha)
- Vata Anulomana (normalizes Vata movement)
- Rakta Stambhana (styptic)
- Garbhasthapana (supports pregnancy)
Key ingredients
- Lodhra 1 part
- Dhataki 1 part
- Patha 1 part
- Musta 1 part
- Bilva 1 part
- Gairika 1 part
- Katuki 1 part
- Rasanjana 1 part
- Arjuna 1 part
- Vata 1 part
- Amra 1 part
- Jamboo 1 part
- Prasuti 1 part
- Pushkara 1 part
- Nagakesara 1 part
- Sunthi 1 part
- Maricha 1 part
- Pippali 1 part
- Amalaki 1 part
- Bibhitaki 1 part
Adult dose
3-6 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Each ingredient is powdered and weighed separately.
- All ingredients are then mixed together to form homogeneous mixture.
- The mixture is packed in a tightly closed container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during pregnancy without professional oversight, especially in the first trimester.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Tantra.
- 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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