Shad Dharana (Shad-Dharana)
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Treatment for Vata Vyadhi
Modern description
A Vata-pacifying formulation used in Vata disorders, given with lukewarm water. Useful in digestive and respiratory ailments.
Purpose
Treatment for Vata Vyadhi
Indications
- Fever
- Burning sensation
- Thirst
- Pitta disorders
- Vata disorders
- Indigestion
- Rheumatic complaints
- Skin diseases
- Piles
- Amashayagata Vata
- Digestive disorders
- Amavata
Classical indications
- Amashayagata Vata
- Kushta (Skin diseases)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Trishna Nigrahana
- Pittashamaka
- Vatakapha hara
- Anulomana
Key ingredients
- Musta
- Parpataka
- Usheera
- Chandana
- Shunthi
- Bala
- Water
Adult dose
4.8 gms (1 Dharana)
Pediatric dose
1/8 to 1/4 tsp
Preparation steps
- Take all the ingredients in equal quantities.
- Powder each ingredient separately.
- Mix them together thoroughly.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy (first trimester) and Thyroid hyperactivity.
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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