Vibhitaka Salt (Vibhitaka Lavana)
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Treatment for Panduroga (anaemia)
Modern description
A salt preparation using Vibhitaka and other ingredients, used to treat anemia and digestive disorders. It possesses antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Purpose
Treatment for Panduroga (anaemia)
Indications
- Indigestion
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal distension
- Vata-Kapha disorders
- Mild constipation
- Helminthiasis
- Anemia
- Cough
- Asthma
- Hoarseness of voice
- Rhinitis
Classical indications
- Panduroga (anaemia)
Karma
- Deepana (Appetizer)
- Pachana (Digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Hara
- Laxative
- Anthelmintic
- Carminative
Key ingredients
- Saindhava Lavana
- Vibhitaka fruits
Adult dose
1-3 grams
Pediatric dose
1-3 grams
Preparation steps
- Collect Vibhitaka fruits.
- Dry the fruits completely under sunlight.
- Burn the dried fruits to obtain ash.
- Mix the ash with appropriate amount of rock salt (Saindhava Lavana).
- Levigate and triturate until homogenous mixture is obtained.
- Store in airtight container.
Safety contraindications
- Avoid in pregnant women, lactating mothers and children below 5 years.
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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