Vishavapam
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Cure for Leprosy
Modern description
An oil used for massage and oral administration in the treatment of leprosy and various skin conditions.
Purpose
Cure for Leprosy and skin disorders
Indications
- Agantuja visha (exogenous poisoning)
- Ama Dosha
- Indigestion
- Abdominal colic
- Vata-Kapha disorders
- Leprosy
Classical indications
- Leprosy
- Kushtha (skin diseases)
Karma
- Deepana (appetizer)
- Pachana (digestive)
- Vata-Kapha Shamaka (pacifies Vata and Kapha)
- Shoolahara (pain reliever)
- Vishaghna (anti-toxic)
Key ingredients
- Water
- Purified Vatsanabha
- Sunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Saindhava Lavana
Adult dose
5-10 ml (or as directed by a physician) depending on the severity of the condition and patient's Prakriti.
Pediatric dose
Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner
Preparation steps
- Collection of authentic raw materials.
- Shodhana (purification) of ingredients, if required.
- Preparation of a decoction or paste of the ingredients as per classical guidelines.
- Mixing the paste with the base oil (e.g., sesame oil).
- Heating the mixture under specific temperature and time conditions (Snehapaka).
- Filtering the oil to remove any solid particles.
- Allowing the oil to cool down.
- Testing the oil for quality control parameters.
- Packaging and storing in airtight containers.
Safety contraindications
- Not suitable for individuals with severe Pitta imbalances or bleeding disorders.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, 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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