Samkasipata

Modern description

Sankshipta in Sushruta Samhita Sutrasthana Chapter 16 refers to the process of puncturing the ear and bandaging methods, which is also known as Karna Vyadha. However, the name can also be applied to a concise Ayurvedic formulation, although there's no widely recognized specific formulation called Sankshipta.

Purpose

Classical formulation

Indications

• Mild digestive issues
• Support for elimination

Classical indications

• Agni Mandya (Digestive impairment)
• Aruchi (Lack of appetite)
• Koshta Shuddhi (Bowel Cleansing)

Karma

• Deepana (appetizer)
• Pachana (digestive)
• Anulomana (mild laxative)

Key ingredients

• Due to the name 'Sankshipta'
• and lack of any other information
• it is impossible to provide a specific classical formulation. 'Sankshipta' is NOT a standard or common classical formulation name. I can only provide a GENERALIZED profile based on what a 'concise' formulation *might* entail
• or a single well-known herb like Haritaki
• Bibhitaki or Amalaki (Emblica officinalis). Precise quantities would be speculative without further information. Assume herbs used are dried.

Adult dose

20-30ml, mixed with an equal amount of water

Pediatric dose

5-10ml, mixed with an equal amount of water

Preparation steps

• Collection of raw materials and authentication
• Cleaning, drying and powdering of the herbs
• Mixing the herbs in specific ratios
• Adding jaggery or sugar
• Adding water and allowing for self-generated alcohol fermentation
• Filtering the Asava/Arishta
• Bottling and sealing

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy, lactation, and in children below 5 years