Sauvarcaladi
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Extreme benefit for dyspnea
Modern description
Sauvarcaladi Ghrita is a ghee preparation indicated for the treatment of dyspnea, likely containing warming and expectorant herbs. It may also have anti-inflammatory and digestive properties.
Purpose
Extreme benefit for dyspnea
Indications
- Agni Mandya (poor digestive fire)
- Aruchi (anorexia/tastelessness)
- Adhmana (abdominal distension)
- Gulma (abdominal tumor)
- Pliha Vriddhi (splenomegaly)
- Shoola (colicky pain)
- Hridroga (heart disease, as a supportive therapy)
Classical indications
- Dyspnea
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Rochana (improves taste)
- Vata-Kapha Hara (balances Vata and Kapha)
- Hridya (cardiac tonic)
Key ingredients
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Amlavetasa
- Dadima
- Sauvarcala Lavana
- Shunthi
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
2.5-5 grams twice a day
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients.
- Prepare a decoction using prescribed herbs.
- Add the herbal decoction to melted ghee in a stainless steel vessel.
- Simmer the mixture over moderate heat, stirring continuously.
- Continue heating until all the water content evaporates and only the ghee remains, exhibiting 'Sneha Siddhi Lakshana'.
- Allow the ghee to cool, then strain it through a clean muslin cloth to remove any solid particles.
- Store the prepared Sauvarcaladi Ghrita in a clean, airtight glass container, away from sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions with severe Kapha aggravation or known allergy to any ingredient.
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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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