Sambasthadi
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Astringent and cooling properties, indicated in bleeding disorders and diarrhea.
Modern description
Sambasthadi is a formulation used in conjunction with Vatsakadi and honey, likely to treat Diarrhoea (Atisara). It possesses astringent and cooling properties beneficial in managing bleeding disorders.
Purpose
Treatment of Diarrhoea (Atisara) and bleeding disorders.
Indications
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
- Atisara (Diarrhea)
- Menorrhagia
- Hemorrhoids with bleeding
- Conditions requiring hemostasis
- Pitta disorders
Classical indications
- Atisara (Diarrhoea)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
Karma
- Stambhana
- Kashaya
- Rakta Stambhana
- Pittashamaka
- Atisaraghna (Anti-diarrheal)
Key ingredients
- Based on available information
- 'Sambasthadi' likely contains: Sthambhana herbs . The primary ingredient could be Sambastha (Arjuna
- a definite list and quantities are not possible. A possible reconstruction
- focusing on hemostatic properties
- might include
- Lodhra bark
- Dhataki flower
- Musta
- and Rakta Chandana . Quantities would traditionally be based on a proportional ratio
- favoring Arjuna.
Adult dose
If prepared as a decoction: 50-100 ml, once or twice daily. If prepared as a Churna: 3-6 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Churna: 1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials
- Cleaning and drying of herbs
- Grinding into a fine powder (Churna) or preparing a decoction (Kwatha)
- Mixing ingredients in specified proportions
- Quality check and packaging
Safety contraindications
- Severe constipation
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsa Sthana, Atisara Chikitsa Adhyaya, Verse 77.
- 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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