Slow Urine (Shanaimeha)
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A type of Prameha characterized by slow urine flow.
Modern description
Shanaimeha is a type of Prameha characterized by slow urine flow.
Purpose
A type of Prameha characterized by slow urine flow.
Indications
- Diabetes mellitus (Type 2)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Obesity
- Metabolic syndrome
- General debility associated with diabetes
Classical indications
- Prameha (urinary disorder)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Lekhana
- Medohara
- Anti-diabetic
Key ingredients
- Guggulu - 1 part
- Amalaki - 1 part
- Haritaki - 1 part
- Vibhitaki - 1 part
- Musta - 1 part
- Vidanga - 1 part
- Triphala - additional quantity to make it 7 parts if Triphala is not readily available as separate ingredients
Adult dose
3-6 grams twice or thrice daily
Pediatric dose
Reduce adult dose by half or as directed by a physician.
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients.
- Clean and dry the ingredients.
- Powder the ingredients separately.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in specified proportions.
- Store in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children. Also contraindicated in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka 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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