Shaashankalekha
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Destroys difficult skin diseases and leprosy.
Modern description
Shaashankalekha is a preparation used to treat difficult skin diseases and leprosy, often administered with Vidanga and oil.
Purpose
Destroys difficult skin diseases and leprosy.
Indications
- General debility, anemia, lack of strength and immunity, respiratory ailments, digestive disorders, skin diseases (especially those related to blood impurities), chronic fever. May also be used as a rejuvenative tonic.
Classical indications
- Difficult skin diseases
- Leprosy
Karma
- Rasayana
- Balya
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Shuddha Parada
- Shuddha Gandhaka
- Loha Bhasma
- Abhraka Bhasma
- Vanga Bhasma
- Triphala Kwatha
- Shilajit
- Bhringaraja Swarasa
Adult dose
125 mg - 250 mg once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
To be determined by a qualified Ayurvedic physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the necessary raw materials as per the formulation.
- Clean, dry, and pulverize the ingredients individually.
- Mix all the ingredients in specified proportions.
- Subject the mixture to bhavana (levigation) with specific liquids, if mentioned.
- Prepare pills, tablets, or other desired dosage forms.
- Dry the prepared formulations and store them in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and in children, unless otherwise directed by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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