Aravindasava (also spelt as Arvindasava or Aravindasavam) is an Ayurvedic medicine available in liquid form. It is the best drug of choice for all types of paediatric 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.
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Ingredients of Aravindasava
- Aravinda (Kamal) 48gm
- Ushira 48gm
- Kashmari (Gambhari) 48gm
- Nilotpala (Utpala) 48gm
- Manjishtha 48gm
- Ela (Sukshmaila) 48gm
- Bala 48gm
- Mansi (Jatamansi) 48gm
- Ambuda (Musta) 48gm
- Shariva (Shveta Sariva) 48gm
- Shiva (Haritaki) 48gm
- Bibhita (Bibhitaka) 48gm
- Vacha 48gm
- Dhatri (Amalaki) 48gm
- Shathi (Shati) 48gm
- Shyama (Trivrit) 48gm
- Nilini (Nili) 48gm
- Patola 48gm
- Parpata 48gm
- Partha (Arjuna) 48gm
- Madhuka 48gm
- Madhuka (Yashtimadhu) 48gm
- Mura 48gm
- Draksha 960gm
- Dhataki 768gm
- Water 24.576 L
- Sharkara 4.800kg
- Makshika (Madhu) 2.400kg
Note: Shveta Trivrit may be used as a substitute for Nilini.
(Reference: Bhaishajyaratnavali, Balarogadhikara : 185-189)
The quantity of each ingredient shown here is as per the text. It may be changed accordingly as per your requirement.
Dosage of Aravindasava
3 to 12 ml mixed with equal quantity of water twice a day after meal
Anupana
Water
Indications
- Agnimandya (Digestive impairment)
- Karshya (Emaciation)
- Bala kshaya (Loss of strength/ immunity)
- Sarva Balaroga (All types of Paediatric conditions)
- Graha Dosha (Psychosis)
Therapeutic Uses
- In digestive impairment in children, Sitopladi Churna (250 mg to 2 gm) mixed with 1-2 gm of honey twice a day half an hour before a meal is recommended. Aravindasava is taken in prescribed dose twice a day after a meal mixed with equal quantity of water.
- In emaciation, loss of strength and immunity, it is used twice a day after meal. Also, Shatavaryadi Churna (2-5gm) may be taken with milk in morning. In children, Bala Chaturbhadra Rasa (125mg to 250mg) is also recommended.
- In psychosis in children, Aravindasava is prescribed with Kumar Kalyan Ras (75mg to 125mg) and Brahmi Vati (125mg to 250mg). A gentle head massage with Ksheerabala Tail is also recommended.
Side Effects, Pregnancy Safety & Precaution
- No side effects reported.
- It should be taken with precaution in persons with hyperacidity.
- Not recommended in ulcers and diabetes
- It is safe to consume during pregnancy.