Vatsakadi Group Of Herbs (Vatsakadi Gana)
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For Kapha related ailments.
Modern description
A group of herbs used to balance Kapha dosha, improve digestion, and reduce congestion.
Purpose
For Kapha related ailments.
Indications
- Diarrhea, dysentery, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), malabsorption syndrome (Grahani), fever with diarrhea
Classical indications
- Atisara (Diarrhoea)
- Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome)
- Pravahika (Dysentery)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Grahi (absorbent)
- Kapha-Pittahara (reduces Kapha and Pitta)
Key ingredients
- Vatsaka
- Ativisha
- Bilva
- Musta
Adult dose
3-6 grams twice or thrice daily
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect the herbs mentioned in Vatsakadi gana.
- Clean and dry the herbs properly.
- Grind the herbs into a fine powder.
- Mix the powdered herbs in equal proportions.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in severe dehydration. Consult physician during pregnancy and lactation.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya.
- 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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