Short Panchamula
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To be used in milk, boiled with sugar, for infants and children.
Modern description
Short Panchamula boiled in milk with sugar is a nourishing preparation for infants and children, promoting strength and immunity. It helps in pacifying Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas, supporting overall well-being.
Purpose
To be used in milk, boiled with sugar, for infants and children.
Indications
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- General debility
- Inflammation
- Dysuria (difficulty urinating)
- Respiratory problems
- Fever
Classical indications
- Balroga (pediatric diseases)
- Jwara (fever)
- Kasa (cough)
- Shwasa (dyspnea)
Karma
- Balya (strengthening)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pittahara (Pitta pacifying)
- Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
- Mutra Virechaniya (diuretic)
Key ingredients
- Roots of: Shalaparni
- Prishnaparni
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
Adult dose
Decoction: 50-100 ml. Powder: 3-6 grams.
Pediatric dose
Decoction: 50-100 ml, depending on age and weight.
Preparation steps
- Wash and dry the herbs of Short Panchamula.
- Coarsely powder the herbs.
- Boil the powdered herbs in milk or water to prepare a decoction.
- Strain the decoction and add sugar or honey for taste.
Safety contraindications
- Severe kidney disorders
- Specific allergies to any of the ingredients
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Uttara Tantra, Balopacharanya Adhyaya, Verse 20.
- 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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