Rishyajihva
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Describes a type of Kushtha due to the aggravation of Vata and Pitta.
Modern description
Rishyajihva is a specific type of skin disease (Kushtha) described in Ayurveda, characterized by Vata and Pitta aggravation.
Purpose
Describes a type of Kushtha due to the aggravation of Vata and Pitta.
Indications
- Fever, inflammatory conditions, edema, wound healing, skin diseases, cough, cold, blood purifier.
Classical indications
- Kushtha (skin disease)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Kaphahara
- Shothahara
- Vranaropana
- Raktashodhaka
Key ingredients
- quantity as needed for fresh juice or decoction.
- Rishyajihva (Botanical name
Adult dose
Fresh Juice (Swarasa): 10-20 ml. Decoction (Kwatha): 30-60 ml.
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collection of Rishyajihva plant
- Cleaning and washing the plant material
- For Swarasa (fresh juice): Grind the fresh plant material to extract juice.
- For Kwatha (decoction): Boil the plant material in water until reduced to a quarter.
- Filtering the Swarasa or Kwatha to remove any solid particles.
Safety contraindications
- Individuals with known allergies to any of the ingredients or specific medical conditions should avoid use.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charak 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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