Vardhana
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Indicated in conditions needing nourishment, strength, and rejuvenation. Also beneficial in diseases affecting the tooth roots.
Modern description
Vardhana can be understood as a formulation that provides nourishment and strength, useful in conditions of debilitation, muscle wasting, and Vata imbalances. It may also address oral health issues, specifically those related to tooth root ailments.
Purpose
To promote nourishment, strength, and rejuvenation, particularly in conditions affecting tooth roots.
Indications
- Weight gain
- Muscle wasting
- General weakness
- Debility
- Post-illness recovery
- Vata disorders
- Diseases of tooth roots
Classical indications
- Kshaya (tissue depletion)
- Balaheenata (lack of strength)
- Daurbalya (weakness)
Karma
- Brimhana (Nourishing)
- Balya (Strengthening)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
Key ingredients
- Vidari Kanda root powder (1 part)
- Shatavari root powder
- Ghee (clarified butter
- Shatavari and Vidari are well-known for their 'Brimhana' properties.
- Based on available information
- 'Vardhana' most likely refers to formulations aimed at promoting strength
- weight gain
- and overall nourishment. One possible formulation could be based on Ashwagandha
Adult dose
For Vardhana Churna: 3-6 grams, once or twice a day. For Vardhana Ghrita: 5-10 grams, once or twice a day.
Pediatric dose
Not applicable, consult a physician
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials.
- Cleaning and drying of ingredients.
- Grinding the ingredients into a fine powder (for Churna).
- Preparing a decoction with specific herbs (for Ghrita).
- Mixing the herbal decoction with ghee and heating until all the water evaporates (for Ghrita).
- Filtering and storing the final product in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in conditions with excess Kapha or Ama.
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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