Aravindasava; Home Made Ingredients, Uses, Dosage, Effects

Aravindasava (also spelled as Arvindasava or Aravindasavam) is an Ayurvedic medicine available in liquid form. It is the best drug of choice for all types of pediatric problems like digestive impairment, loose motion, loss of appetite, emaciation, general weakness, undernutrition, and psychosis. It is also used in adult for the same problems and as a dietary supplement. Arvindasava is named by its main ingredient Arvinda which is a synonym of the lotus flower.

Home Made Ingredients of Aravindasava

• Aravinda (lotus – Nelumbo nucifera) – Flower – 48 g
• Usheera (Vetivera zizanioides) – Root – 48 g
• Kashmari (Gmelina arborea) – Fruit – 48 g
• Utpala (Nymphaea stellata) – Flower – 48 g
• Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) – Root – 48 g
• Bala (Sida cordifolia) – Root – 48 g
• Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) – Rhizome – 48 g
• Ela – Cardamom – Seed – 48 g
• Ambuda – Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – Rhizome – 48 g
• Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) – Root – 48 g
• Shiva – Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – Fruit – 48 g
• Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – Fruit rind – 48 g
• Vacha (Acorus calamus) – Rhizome – 48 g
• Amalaki – Amla – Fruit – 48 g
• Shati (Hedychium spicatum) – Rhizome – 48 g
• Shyama – Trivrit (Ipomoea turpethum) – Root – 48 g
• Neelini – Indigofera tinctoria – Root – 48 g
• Patola (Trichosanthes dioica) – Leaf / Plant – 48 g
• Parpata (Fumaria parviflora) – Whole plant – 48 g
• Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) – Stem Bark – 48 g
• Madhuka (Madhuca indica) – Flower – 48 g
• Yashti madhu (Licorice) – Root – 48 g
• Mura (Selinium tenuifolium) – Root – 48 g
• Draksha – Dry grapes – Fruit – 960 g 
• Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa) – Flower – 768 g
• water – 24.576 liters
• Sugar – 4.8 kg
• Honey – 2.4 kg

Method of Preparation of Aravindasava

• Take the raw materials of Pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 1 to 23 of the formulation composition individually and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain the coarse powder.
• Wash and clean the ingredients numbered 24 and 25 of the formulation composition. Add the specified amount of water to the ingredient number 27 of the formulation composition, allow to dissolve and filter through the muslin cloth.
• Transfer the filtrate to a clean container; add Madhu, Draksha, Dhataki, and coarsely powdered other drugs. Seal the mouth of the container. Shift the container to the fermentation room and constantly check for the signs of completion of the fermentation process. Filter the fermented material through a clean muslin cloth. Pack in airtight containers and allow for maturation.

Indications of Aravindasava

Arvindasava (Aravindasavam) is famous pediatric medicine in Ayurveda. However, it can also be given to adults for similar benefits.

• Intestinal Worms
• Intestinal gas
• Skin disorders
• Sex stimulant
• Excessive salivating
• Delayed Milestones
• Weakness
• A cough or bronchitis
• Skin problems
• Indigestion
• Digestion
• Parasitic infections
• Flatulence
• Bacterial infections
• Low blood sugar level
• Contraceptive
• Loss of appetite
• Loose stools
• Intestinal Gas
• Abdominal distension or Bloating
• Low bone mineral density
• Rickets
• Diuresis
• Inflammation
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Fever
• Appetite
• Stomach ache
• Heartburn
• Cholera
• Asthma
• Bronchitis
• A cough
• Colic
• Gastrointestinal tract
• Chronic illness
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Loose motion
• White discharge in females
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Piles
• Enhances memory
• Neurological disorders
• Cardiovascular diseases
• Oxidative stress
• Inflammatory disorders
• Microbial infections
• Cancer
• Dropsy
• Hyperlipidemia
• Abdominal pain
• Anorexia
• Heart disease
• Edema
• Arthritis
• Atonic dyspepsia
• Bleeding
• Chest congestion
• Ulcer
• Depression
• Toxicity
• Throat infections
• Lung infections
• Iron deficiency
• Hepatic damage
• Renal damage

Dosage of Aravindasava

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