Raga Shadava
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To stimulate appetite and provide palatable nutrition, addressing anorexia.
Modern description
Raga Shadava is a palatable food/drink preparation used to stimulate appetite and provide nutrition, addressing anorexia, with variations in preparation and ingredients. It is similar to chutney and pickles.
Purpose
To stimulate appetite and provide palatable nutrition, addressing anorexia.
Indications
- Loss of appetite, indigestion, anorexia, debility, thirst, fatigue, convalescence, anemia (depending on ingredients used).
- Ajeerna (indigestion)
- Udara Vibandha (abdominal distension)
- Shoola (colicky pains)
Classical indications
- Anorexia
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Rochana (Improves taste)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Vatahara (Pacifies Vata)
- Pittavardhana (Increases Pitta - depending on the spices)
- Kaphahara (Pacifies Kapha - to a lesser degree)
- Pleasure enhancing
- Nourishing
Key ingredients
- sweetening agents
- spices
- water.
- Fruits
- sour ingredients
Adult dose
2-4 tablespoons (30-60 ml) or as directed by the physician.
Pediatric dose
According to age and digestive capacity; consult a physician.
Preparation steps
- Select sour and sweet fruits like fresh and tender mango, or Kapittha (Feronia elephantum).
- Submerge the fruits with salt for 5-10 days (may extend for 30-40 days).
- Add sesame oil, ginger, and other spices to the mixture.
- Mix thoroughly.
Safety contraindications
- Excessive intake may decline sexual virility, vitiate the blood, and may also decrease eyesight.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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