Varunakadi
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A drinkable medicine, also honey and drumstick tree can be taken
Modern description
Varunakadi is a drinkable Ayurvedic formulation indicated for digestive support and reducing inflammation, and can be taken with honey or drumstick. It helps in urinary disorders, calculi, skin diseases, and glandular swellings.
Purpose
A drinkable medicine, also honey and drumstick tree can be taken
Indications
- Urinary disorders
- Calculi
- Inflammation
- Vrana (wounds)
- Skin diseases
- Glandular swellings
- Kapha-Vata dominant conditions
Classical indications
- Vidradhi (abscess)
- Mutrakriccha (dysuria)
- Ashmari (calculi)
Karma
- Kapha-Vatahara
- Shothahara
- Vranaropana
- Raktashodhaka
Key ingredients
- Varuna
- Karanja
- Agnimantha
- Shirisha
- Arkamula
- Vasamula
Adult dose
3-6 grams
Pediatric dose
Consult physician
Preparation steps
- Collect the ingredients
- Clean and dry the herbs
- Boil the herbs in water to reduce to a quarter
- Filter the decoction
- Cool and store in a clean container
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in first trimester of pregnancy without expert advice.
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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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