Sarivadi
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Part of a group of herbs.
Modern description
Sarivadi is a group of herbs, often used as part of herbal decoctions or tablets, for balancing Pitta and blood purification. It supports healthy digestion, detoxifies the blood, and improves skin health.
Purpose
Balances Pitta and Kapha doshas and gently cleanses the channels of the body.
Indications
- Burning sensation
- Pitta disorders
- Skin diseases
- Thirst
- Bleeding disorders
- Hearing problems such as tinnitus
- Ear infection
Classical indications
- Karna Roga (Ear disease)
- Raktapitta (Bleeding disorders)
- Jeerna Jwara (Relapsing fever)
- Hridaya Roga (heart disease)
- Apasmara (Hysteria)
Karma
- Raktaprasadana
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Dahahara
- Trishna Nigrahana
Key ingredients
- Sariva
- Madhu
Adult dose
10-20 ml or 1-2 tablets
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams, typically as part of a decoction or with honey
Preparation steps
- Collect raw materials and ensure they are authentic.
- Dry the herbal ingredients.
- Powder the ingredients separately.
- Mix the powders in specified proportions.
- If vati (tablet) form is desired, add a binder like honey or jaggery.
- into tablets or preserve the powder in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during pregnancy without consulting an Ayurvedic practitioner.
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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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