Shalasaradi
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Used as a decoction for sprinkling on wounds and boils.
Modern description
A decoction of herbs used for sprinkling on wounds and boils to promote healing and reduce inflammation and skin diseases. It possesses anti-inflammatory, astringent, and wound-healing properties, making it suitable for various skin conditions.
Purpose
Used as a decoction for sprinkling on wounds and boils.
Indications
- Inflammation
- Edema
- Bleeding disorders (especially Pittaja)
- Diarrhea
- General weakness due to inflammation
- Vrana (wounds)
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
- Visarpa (Herpes)
Classical indications
- Boils
- Sprinkling on wounds
- Mahakushta (major skin diseases)
- Prameha Pidaka (Diabetic boils)
Karma
- Kapha-Pittahara
- Shothahara
- Stambhana
- Vrana Ropana (wound healing)
- Kushtaghna (cures skin diseases)
Key ingredients
- Shala
- Saradi
Adult dose
3-6 grams, twice daily
Pediatric dose
N/A - external use only
Preparation steps
- Coarsely powder the ingredients.
- Add the powdered herbs to water (typically 1 part herbs to 16 parts water).
- Boil the mixture until the water is reduced to one-fourth of the original quantity.
- Filter the decoction through a clean cloth.
- Allow the decoction to cool before use.
Safety contraindications
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients.
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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