Shadushana
Combination of Panchakola and Maricha.
Modern description
A combination of Panchakola and Maricha (pepper) used to stimulate digestion, relieve pain, and balance Kapha dosha.
Purpose
Stimulates digestion, relieves pain, and balances Kapha and Vata doshas.
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- Cough
- Cold
- Rhinitis
- Sinusitis
- Asthma (as adjuvant)
- Ama-related disorders
- Initial stages of fever
- Headache due to Kapha and Vata imbalance
Classical indications
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Pandu (Anemia)
- Shopha (Oedema)
- Arsha (Piles)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Kapha-Vata Shamaka (reduces Kapha and Vata)
- Shulahara (pain reliever)
- Amadoshahara (detoxifies Ama)
- Tridoshagna (balances all three doshas)
Key ingredients
- Shunthi
- Pippali
- Maricha
Adult dose
125 mg - 500 mg (1/8 to 1/2 teaspoon), once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
0.5-1 gram
Preparation steps
- Take equal parts of Pippali, Pippali moola, Chavya, Chitraka, Shunti, and Maricha.
- Dry each ingredient separately.
- Grind each ingredient into a fine powder.
- Mix all the powders together in a mortar.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Excessive Pitta conditions