Perfected Gruel (Siddha Peya)
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A gruel useful for those suffering from hiccups.
Modern description
A medicated gruel prepared with Short Panchamula herbs, used to aid digestion and relieve hiccups.
Purpose
A gruel useful for those suffering from hiccups.
Indications
- Fever (Jwara), Thirst (Trishna), Indigestion (Ajeerna), Anorexia (Aruchi), Mild digestive complaints
Classical indications
- Hiccups etc.
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Trishna Nigrahana
- Ama Pachana
Key ingredients
- Musta
- Parpataka
- Ushira
- Shunti
- Dhania
Adult dose
1 cup, 2-3 times daily
Pediatric dose
As required, typically 1/2 - 1 cup
Preparation steps
- Boil the ingredients in water to prepare a thin gruel.
- Strain the gruel to remove solid particles.
- Administer warm.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in conditions with severe constipation or obstruction of channels.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Jwara Chikitsa Adhyaya.
- 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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