Shalasaradi Decoction (Shalasaradi Kwatha)
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For sprinkling unripe boils.
Modern description
A decoction of herbs used for sprinkling on unripe boils to promote healing and reduce inflammation.
Purpose
For sprinkling unripe boils.
Indications
- Edema (Shotha), poisoning (Visha), indigestion (Ajeerna), anorexia (Arochaka), skin diseases (Kushta), and associated Kapha-Pitta disorders.
Classical indications
- Unripe boils
Karma
- Kapha-Pitta Shamaka
- Shothahara
- Vishahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Shala heartwood
- Sara heartwood
Adult dose
48-96 ml (approximately 1.6-3.2 fl oz)
Pediatric dose
N/A - external use only
Preparation steps
- Take the suitable herbs in dry, coarse powder form.
- Add 16 parts of water and boil it.
- While boiling, the useful bio-actives from the herbs get transferred to the water medium.
- Boiling is continued until the total quantity of water is reduced to 1/8th.
- Filter and use it when it is still fresh.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy is generally a contraindication. If necessary, limit dose and only under vaidyas' supervision to avoid overheating and diuretic effects.
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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