Vidarigandhadi Group
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Boiled with sugar and mixed with honey.
Modern description
A group of herbs from the Vidarigandhadi family boiled with sugar and mixed with honey, promoting strength and balance. It supports the nourishment of all tissues and helps in revitalization.
Purpose
To nourish, strengthen, and rejuvenate the body.
Indications
- General debility, emaciation, Vata disorders, respiratory ailments, reproductive system weakness, fatigue, promotes strength and vitality.
Classical indications
- Kshaya (Consumption)
- Shosha (Emaciation)
- Durbalya (Weakness)
- Vataroga (Vata disorders)
- Pittaroga (Pitta disorders)
- Kasaroga (Respiratory disorders)
Karma
- Balya (strength promoting)
- Vatahara (Vata pacifying)
- Pushtida (Nourishing)
- Shukrala (Aphrodisiac)
- Rasayana (Rejuvenative)
Key ingredients
- Mashaparni
- Agnimantha
- Vidarigandha
- Prishniparni
- Shalaparni
- Brihati
- Kantakari
- Gokshura
- Bala
- Mudgaparni
Adult dose
Decoction: 50-100 ml, once or twice daily. Powder: 3-6 grams, once or twice daily.
Pediatric dose
Decoction: 15-30 ml, once or twice daily. Consult a physician for precise dosage.
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients of Vidarigandhadi group.
- Wash, dry, and coarsely powder the ingredients.
- Boil the powder with water to prepare a decoction (Kwatha).
- Reduce to one-fourth quantity.
- Filter the decoction.
- Add sugar and honey as per taste and requirement.
- Mix well and consume while warm.
Safety contraindications
- Not recommended for individuals with uncontrolled diabetes, acute respiratory distress, or severe systemic infections.
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Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsasthana.
- 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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