Shadangaartha
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To be used for weak digestion cases
Modern description
A water-based preparation (decoction) used to improve digestion, particularly in individuals with weak digestive fire. It helps in reducing fever, thirst and burning sensation.
Purpose
To be used for weak digestion cases
Indications
- Fever (Jwara)
- Thirst (Trishna)
- Burning sensation (Daha)
- Digestive impairment (Agnimandya)
- General weakness after fever
Classical indications
- Jwara (Fever)
- Agnimandya (Digestive Impairment)
- Trishna (Thirst)
- Daha (Burning Sensation)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Trishna Nigrahana
- Pittahara
Key ingredients
- Musta 1 part
- Parpataka 1 part
- Chandana 1 part
- Shunti 1 part
- Rakta Chandana 1 part. All parts should be of equal quantity.
- Ushira 1 part
Adult dose
60-120 ml
Pediatric dose
15-30 ml
Preparation steps
- Coarsely powder the ingredients.
- Add the powdered drugs to water (typically 4 parts water to 1 part drugs).
- Boil until one-fourth of the water remains.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow to cool before use.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with severe Vata aggravation or excessive dryness.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana, Chapter 2, Verse 17b.
- 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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