Blood Like Urine (Shonitameha)

Modern description

Shonitameha is a type of Pittaja Meha (urinary disorder caused by Pitta) characterized by the presence of blood-like urine, considered manageable due to the imbalanced activity of Doshas and Dushyas.

Purpose

To classify Shonitameha as one of the six Pittaja Mehas, which are manageable due to imbalanced activity of Doshas and Dushyas.

Indications

• Shonitameha refers to passing blood in the urine. Therefore, indicated in hematuria, bleeding disorders related to Pitta imbalance, urinary tract infections with bleeding, and other conditions with blood in urine.

Classical indications

• Blood-like urine

Karma

• Rakta-stambhana (stops bleeding), Pitta-shamana (pacifies Pitta), Daha-prashamana (relieves burning sensation), Prameha-hara (alleviates urinary disorders)

Key ingredients

• Usually refers to a condition rather than a standard formulation. However
• treatment would involve Pitta-pacifying and Rakta-stambhana herbs. Possible ingredients
• Ushira
• Amalaki
• Chandana
• Vasa
• Durva
• and specific astringent Kashayas
• Ghritas
• or Avalehas prepared with these herbs.

Adult dose

Highly variable depending on the chosen formulation (Kashaya, Churna, Ghrita, Avaleha) and the patient's condition. Kashaya: 48-96 ml twice daily. Churna: 3-6g twice daily. Ghrita: 5-10g twice daily. Avaleha: 10-20g twice daily. Dosages are approximations and should be adjusted by a qualified Ayurvedic physician.

Pediatric dose

Not applicable (disease description)

Preparation steps

• Collection of herbs
• Cleaning and drying of herbs
• Powdering or formulating as per the specific requirement (Kashaya, Churna, Ghrita, Avaleha)
• Standardization and quality control as per API guidelines

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy, severe anemia, and active bleeding disorders.