Concentrated Urine (Samdarameha)
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To describe the nature of urine in a specific type of Prameha.
Modern description
Sandrameha is a diagnostic term indicating concentrated urine, a symptom of Prameha (diabetes). It may be correlated with conditions like proteinuria, ketonuria, or severe, uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus.
Purpose
To describe the nature of urine in a specific type of Prameha.
Indications
- Diabetes (Prameha)
- Obesity (Medoroga)
- Hyperlipidemia (elevated cholesterol)
- Frequent urination
- Metabolic syndrome
- General weakness due to diabetes
Classical indications
- Concentrated urine
Karma
- Pramehaghna (anti-diabetic)
- Rasayana (rejuvenative)
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Medohara (reduces fat)
- Tridoshahara (balances all three doshas, predominantly Kapha and Pitta)
Key ingredients
- While "Sandrameha" isn't a directly listed classical formulation
- based on the name
- a likely and logical formulation
- following Ayurvedic principles
- would involve: Amla
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Turmeric
- Shilajit
Adult dose
3-6 grams twice daily
Pediatric dose
As per physician. Consider age, weight, and strength (Bala) of the child. Lower potency and smaller doses are generally recommended.
Preparation steps
- This is a diagnostic parameter; no specific preparation steps are involved.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with severe dehydration or acute kidney injury
Related formulations
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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