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Balacaturbhadrika
or Balachaturbhadra


Tradition:
Ayurveda

Source / Author:
Bhaisajya Ratnavali

Herb Name
Musta (Cyperus)
Pippali (Long Pepper)
Atis (Aconitum heterophyllum)
Karkatasringi (Pistacia Gall)

Latin
Cyperus rotundus
Piper longum

Aconitum heterophyllum
Pistacia integerrima

Amount



equal parts


Preparation:
Powder
Today, this is also commonly used in syrup form.


Function:
Settles Wind, Clears Phlegm

Use:
Special for Childhood diseases including:
1. Diarrhea
2. Vomiting
3. Abdominal pain, Colic
4. Loss of appetite
5. Disorders associated with Teething
6. Common Cold
7. Fever
8. Upper Respiratory tract infection
9. Cough
10. Asthma
11. Emaciation

Dose:

500mg–1 gram, taken with Breast Milk or Honey
Some sources have recommended 15mg per kilo of body weight (which may be increased to 25mg per kilo).
Taken before food for poor appetit, vomiting or cough; after food for indigestion, abdominal pain and colic.


Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Abdominal pain, take with Fennel
2. Cough and breathing problems, take with Licorice


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