A fermented tonic of Parpataka, used for chronic fevers and associated liver and spleen enlargement.
Ayurvedic Pharmacology
This formulation exhibits the following Ayurvedic pharmacological properties:
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa | Tikta | Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic |
| Guna | Laghu | Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness |
| Virya | Sheeta | Sheeta (Cold) — cooling, decreases Pitta and inflammation |
| Vipaka | Katu | Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening |
| Prabhava | Jwaraghna, Yakrituttejaka | Jwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever; Yakrituttejaka — liver stimulant |
Dosha Effects
Parpatakarishta pacifies Pitta, Kapha. {’ It is tridoshic — balancing all three doshas.’ if r.get(’tridosha’) else ‘’} {’ It may aggravate ’ + ‘, ‘.join(aggravate) + ’ when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.’ if aggravate else ‘’}
Usage
This is a Fermented decoction (Aristha/Asava). Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage, preparation method (Anupana), and duration of therapy based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti). Classical texts describe specific indications, contraindications, and processing methods for each formulation.
Data sourced from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database v1.0 beta (CC BY 4.0).