Ushakadi Prativapa
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
To be used as a pleasant Prativapa.
Modern description
Ushakadi Prativapa is a pleasant application used topically.
Purpose
To be used as a pleasant Prativapa.
Indications
- Rhinitis, sinusitis, headache due to Kapha imbalance, congestion of nasal passages, chronic cold, nasal polyp.
Classical indications
- Pinasa (Rhinitis)
- Peenasa (Chronic Sinusitis)
Karma
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Lekhana
- Srotoshodhana
Key ingredients
- Ushaka - Quantity sufficient for decoction
- Saindhava Lavana
- Madhu
Adult dose
2-4 drops in each nostril
Pediatric dose
As directed by the physician.
Preparation steps
- The ingredients are finely powdered and mixed together.
- The mixture is then macerated with a suitable liquid medium, such as honey or sesame oil, to form a paste.
- The paste is then allowed to dry in the shade.
- The dried paste is then ground into a fine powder and stored in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended during acute fever, bleeding disorders, or severe nasal bleeding.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta 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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