Sarivadi Group Of Herbs (Sarivadi Group)
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Used in decoction, cold infusion or water boiled with the group of herbs.
Modern description
A group of herbs used in decoctions and infusions to balance all three doshas, promote strength, and act as a rejuvenative.
Purpose
Used in decoction, cold infusion or water boiled with the group of herbs.
Indications
- Burning sensations (Daha), excessive thirst (Trishna), skin disorders (Kushtha), bleeding disorders (Rakta Pitta), fever (Jwara), general debility after fever or illness.
- Urinary tract infections
- Mild hematuria
Karma
- Rakta Pitta Shamak
- Pittahara
- Daha Prashamana
- Trishna Nigrahana
- Jwarahara
- Raktashodhak
Key ingredients
- Amalaki
- Based on common usage
- Sarivadi group likely refers to a Pitta-pacifying formulation containing Sariva
- and other cooling and blood-purifying herbs. A possible composition is: Sariva
- Chandana
- Musta
- Ushira
- Ushira
Adult dose
3-6 grams per day in divided doses or as directed by an Ayurvedic practitioner. For decoction, 50-100 ml twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collect the herbs specified for the Sarivadi group.
- Dry the herbs in a hot air dryer at 50-55 degC.
- Grind the dried herbs into a fine powder.
- Pass the powder through sieve number 85.
- If making a decoction, boil the powder in water and reduce to one-fourth.
- If making tablets, process with decoctions of Bhringraj, Arjuna, Java, Makoy, and Gunjamoola.
- Add Abhrak bhasma and Loha bhasma.
- Roll into 375 mg tablets.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for children without prescription. Pregnant and lactating women should avoid unless prescribed.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Sutrasthana.
- 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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