Shadangasadhan
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Used as a medicated gruel for persons with weak digestion.
Modern description
A medicated gruel prepared for individuals with weak digestion, to improve digestive strength.
Purpose
Used as a medicated gruel for persons with weak digestion.
Indications
- Fever, thirst, indigestion, loss of appetite, burning sensation, skin disorders due to Pitta imbalance.
Classical indications
- Jwara (Fever)
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Trishna (Thirst)
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Trishna Nigrahana (Anti-thirst)
- Jvara hara (Anti-pyretic)
- Pittashamaka (Pacifies Pitta)
Key ingredients
- Musta 1 part
- Parpataka 1 part
- Chandana 1 part
- Shunti 1 part
- Rakta Chandana 1 part. All parts are usually equal in quantity.
- Ushira 1 part
Adult dose
48-60 ml
Pediatric dose
30-60 ml
Preparation steps
- Take the specified ingredients.
- Boil the ingredients in water to prepare a gruel.
- Strain the gruel and let it cool slightly.
- Administer warm.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in conditions with severe Vata aggravation or extreme emaciation.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Sutrasthana.
- 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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