Sauvarcaladi

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.