Blood Like Urine (Shonita Mehas)

Modern description

Shonita Mehas is a type of Prameha (urinary disorder) characterized by the presence of blood-like urine, differentiated from Raktapitta by the presence of prodromal signs of Prameha.

Purpose

To differentiate Shonita Mehas from Raktapitta based on the presence of prodromal signs of Prameha.

Indications

• Hematuria (Shonita Meha)
• bleeding disorders
• urinary tract infections with bleeding
• excessive menstrual bleeding (Raktapradara)
• epistaxis (Nose bleed)
• other Pitta-related bleeding conditions

Classical indications

• Urine similar to 'Manjishtodakprakasam' and 'Shonitprakasam'

Karma

• Raktaprasadana (blood purifier)
• Raktastambhana (hemostatic)
• Pittashamaka (pitta pacifier)
• Dahaprashamana (alleviates burning sensation)

Key ingredients

• Based on common interpretations and related formulations for hematuria
• a plausible composition could be
• 1 part Vasa juice
• 1 part Amalaki juice
• 1 part Chandana paste
• 1/2 part Sharkara

Adult dose

10-20 ml

Pediatric dose

Not applicable (disease description)

Preparation steps

• Collect the necessary raw materials.
• Clean and dry the raw materials.
• Powder the ingredients separately.
• Mix the powdered ingredients in the prescribed ratio.
• Store in an airtight container.

Safety contraindications

• Contraindicated in patients with severe dehydration.