Dhatri lauha is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of indigestion and associated complications. This tablet contains fewer mineral ingredients along with herbs. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.
BENEFITS OF DHATRI LAUH
- This medicine is used in the treatment of diseases of the digestive system.
- It is effective in abdominal colic and constipation.
- This medicine is used as a natural rejuvenator.
- This medicine is also good for the eyes.
INDICATIONS OF DHATRI LAUH
- Vishtambham – constipation
- Sula – Abdominal colic
- Eye disorders
- Palitha – greying of hair
- Anaemia
INGREDIENTS OF DHATRI LAUH
SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | ENGLISH | LATIN | QUANTITY | ACTION |
1 | DHATRI | Indian goose berry | Emblica officinalis | 384 gm | Rejuvenator Good for eyes |
2 | LOHA | Bhasma of iron | 192 gm | Tonic and provide immunity | |
3 | YASHTIMADHU | Licorice | Glycyrrhiza glabra | 96 gm | Rejuvenator Beneficial effect on eyes |
4 | AMRITA | Giloy | Tinospora cordifolia | Quantity sufficient |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
192 gm loha bhasma , 384 gm of dhatri , 96 gm of yashtimadhu are ground together to get a homogenous mixture. Finally, this mixture grounded with the juice of amrita and tablets is made.
- Purification of loha – Heated and immersed in sesame oil, buttermilk, cow’s urine, gruel and decoction of kulatha (Dolichos biflorus) in that order for seven days in each liquid.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata ,pitta predominant diseases.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, rakta dhatu – indigestion, anaemia
- Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting abhyanthara roga marga like diseases affecting the digestive system.
DOSAGE AND USAGE
Take 1 to 2 tablets after food once or twice daily along with honey or ghee or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items, Lukewarm water, gruel
- Avoid consumption of heavy diet at bedtime.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
- It is better to avoid by children, lactating women and during pregnancy
- Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult an Ayurvedic physician.
- Is this medicine habit forming?
This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Bhaishajya ratnavali – sula chikilsa
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Hingu ashtaka churnam
- Hingu vachadi churnam
- Agni kumar ras
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Dabur India
- Dhootapapeshwar
- Unjha Pharmacy
- Viswa chaithanya
- Baidyanath
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Pharmaceutical study of Lauha Bhasma
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3221077/
2. Toxicity study of Lauha Bhasma (calcined iron) in albino rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4850776/
3. Clinical Safety And Efficacy of Dhatri lauha –a classical Ayurvedic formulation in the management of iron deficiency Anaemia
4. Evaluation of CNS effects of Dhatri Lauha: An Ayurvedic Preparation
https://www.ijddr.in/drug-development/evaluation-of-cns-effects-of-dhatri-lauha-an-ayurvedic-preparation.php?aid=4975
- importance of rasayana drugs in dhatri lauha w.s.r. to garbhini pandu (iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy)
6. Dhatrilauha : Right choice for iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy
http://www.ayujournal.org/article.asp?issn=0974-8520;year=2014;volume=35;issue=3;spage=283;epage=288;aulast=Roy
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