Vacha Etc. Group
Treatment of communicable diseases
Modern description
A group of herbs starting with Vacha, used in the treatment of communicable diseases due to its antimicrobial and detoxifying properties.
Purpose
Treatment of communicable diseases
Indications
- Indigestion, anorexia, flatulence, abdominal distension, cough, cold, rhinitis, diseases of the throat, helminthiasis (worm infestation), obesity
Classical indications
- Treatment of communicable diseases
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (Balances Vata and Kapha doshas)
- Lekhana (Scraping/Reducing)
Key ingredients
- Maricha
- Vacha
- Kushta
- Saindhava Lavana
- Pippali
- Vidanga
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaki
- Amalaki
- Shunti
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
1/2 - 1 gram
Preparation steps
- Collection of authentic herbs.
- Cleaning and drying of the herbs.
- Grinding the herbs individually to a fine powder.
- Mixing the powders in specified proportions.
- Sieving the mixture to ensure uniformity.
- Storing the powder in airtight containers in a cool, dry place.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
- Bleeding disorders
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients