Rodhrasava
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To cure diabetes, hemorrhoids, leucoderma, leprosy, anorexia, and worms
Modern description
Rodhrasava is an Ayurvedic fermented formulation (Asava) traditionally used to treat diabetes, hemorrhoids, leucoderma, leprosy, anorexia, and worms.
Purpose
To cure diabetes, hemorrhoids, leucoderma, leprosy, anorexia, and worms
Indications
- Pradara (leucorrhea/excessive vaginal discharge), Raktapitta (bleeding disorders), Raktapradar (menorrhagia), Vatarakta (gout), Vrana (wounds), Pittaja Vikaras (Pitta-related disorders)
Classical indications
- diabetes
- hemorrhoids
- leucoderma
- leprosy
- anorexia
- worms
Karma
- Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
- Stambhana (astringent/hemostatic)
- Pittashamaka (pacifies Pitta)
- Vranaropana (wound healing)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
Key ingredients
- Rodhra
- Madhu
- Jala
- Dhataki
- Draksha
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
Use with caution, as directed by a physician.
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and pulverization of the herbs.
- Preparation of Kashaya (decoction).
- Addition of jaggery/sugar.
- Fermentation for a specified period.
- Filtration and storage.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years of age without medical supervision.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttarasthana.
- 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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