Pusyanuga
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Praised by Hita and Atreya.
Modern description
Pusyanuga Churna is a classical Ayurvedic formulation used for gynecological disorders, bleeding disorders, and to strengthen the uterus.
Purpose
Praised by Hita and Atreya.
Indications
- Leukorrhea (Shveta Pradara), Metrorrhagia (Rakta Pradara), Menorrhagia (excessive menstrual bleeding), Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB), Diarrhea, Malabsorption syndrome (Grahani), other gynecological disorders related to excessive bleeding and inflammation.
Classical indications
- Garbhaprada (treats infertility)
- Sangrahini (treats diarrhoea)
- Arsha (treats piles)
- Vamana (prevents nausea and vomiting)
- Deepana (enhances stomach fire)
- Pachana (helps in digestion)
- Rochana (stimulates appetite)
- Sonisthapana (treats bleeding)
- Chakushya (treats eye problems)
- Vamanopaga (treats emesis)
- Mehahara (treats urinary tract disorders)
- Varnya (improves complexion)
- Amahara (treats indigestion)
Karma
- Stambhana
- Grahi
- Pittashamaka
- Kaphahara
- Sonisthapana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Rochana
Key ingredients
- Lodhra
- Patha
- Katuki
- Ativisha
- Musta
- Bilva
- Dhataki
- Rasanjana
- Gairika
- Vatsaka
- Katphala
- Arjuna
- Nagakesara
- Pushkara
- Kamala
- Bala
- Ela
- Tvak
- Patra
- Mrinala
Adult dose
3-6 grams per day in divided doses
Pediatric dose
Not typically used in children; consult a physician for alternative remedies.
Preparation steps
- Collect high-quality herbs like Lodhra, Haritaki, and Amra.
- Dry the chosen herbs under the sun to retain their medicinal properties.
- Powder the dried herbs finely using traditional Ayurvedic grinding techniques.
- Blend the powder of all the herbs in an appropriate proportion to maintain uniformity and potency.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in severe Pitta disorders (like peptic ulcers) without cooling carriers. Not recommended for pregnant women in the first trimester without professional oversight.
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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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