Sarpirmehi
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Person who urinates like ghee.
Modern description
A condition where the patient's urine resembles ghee, classified under Vataja Meha. May be correlated to glycosuria or lipuria in modern terms.
Purpose
Person who urinates like ghee.
Indications
- Diabetes Mellitus (Prameha)
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic complications
- General debility in diabetic patients
- Vataja Meha
Classical indications
- Vataja Meha
Karma
- Pramehaghna
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Ghee processed with decoction and paste of herbs traditionally used in Prameha Chikitsa. Specifically
- it likely contains
- Amalaki
- Bibhitaki
- Haritaki
- Musta
- Daruharidra
- Jambubeeja
- Methika
- and possibly Shilajit.
- Guduchi
Adult dose
5-10 ml, once or twice daily
Pediatric dose
Dosage should be reduced based on the child's age and weight, consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- The herbs are collected and cleaned.
- Each herb is individually powdered or made into a decoction as required.
- Specific ingredients may undergo shodhana (purification) processes as per classical guidelines.
- The ingredients are then combined in the specified proportions as per the formulation.
- The mixture is processed according to traditional methods, which may involve grinding, mixing, and/or heating.
- Quality control tests are performed to ensure the formulation meets the required standards.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in individuals with severe liver dysfunction or known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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