Triphaladyarishta
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Based on the name and context of the chapter (Shvayathu Chikitsa - treatment of edema/swelling) it is for treating edema.
Modern description
Triphaladyarishta is an Arishta (fermented decoction) containing Triphala and other herbs, traditionally used to treat edema.
Purpose
Based on the name and context of the chapter (Shvayathu Chikitsa - treatment of edema/swelling) it is for treating edema.
Indications
- Digestive disorders
- Constipation
- Eye disorders
- Skin diseases
- Anemia
- General debility
- Edema
- Rejuvenative
- Hepatomegaly
- Splenomegaly
Classical indications
- Shvayathu (Edema)
- Pandu (Anemia)
- Kushtha (Skin diseases)
- Arsha (Hemorrhoids)
Karma
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Anulomana
- Rasayana
- Shothahara
- Yakrituttejaka (liver stimulant)
Key ingredients
- Jaggery
- Water
- prescribed aromatic herbs like Cinnamon
- Cardamom
- Tejpatra
- Nagakesara
- Triphala
- Dhataki flower
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and drying of herbs.
- Preparation of coarse powder of ingredients.
- Boiling the herbs in water to prepare a decoction.
- Filtering the decoction.
- Adding jaggery/sugar for fermentation.
- Adding Prakshepaka dravyas (like spices).
- Sealing the container and allowing fermentation for a specific period (typically 1 month).
- Filtering the Arishta after fermentation.
- Bottling and storage.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, severe kidney disorders.
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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