Lōhāsava

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Lohasaava is a fermented liquid preparation made with the ingredients in the Formulation composition given below. It contains not more than 10 per cent, and not less than 5 per cent of alcohol that is self generated in the preparation over a period of time.

Method of preparation

• Take the raw materials of pharmacopoeial quality.
• Wash, dry and powder the ingredients numbered 2 to 11 of the formulation composition and pass through the sieve number 44 to obtain coarse powder.
• Add specified amount of water to the ingredient number 14 of the formulation composition, allow to dissolve and filter through the muslin cloth.
• Transfer the filtrate to a clean container; add Loha Bhasma, Madhu, Dh¡tak¢ 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 fermentation process.

Description

• Clear, dark brown liquid without frothing and significant sedimentation; with astringent taste.

Storage

• Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protected from light and moisture.

Therapeutic uses

• Jatahara (weak digestion), Pandu (anaemia), svayathu (oedema), Gulma (abdominal lump), Arsya (piles), Agnimandya (digestive impairment), Plrha Roga (splenic disease), Kustha (disease of skin), Kasa (cough), shvasa (asthma), Bhagandara (fistula-in-ano), Aruci (tastelessness), Grahani (malabsorption syndrome), H¤droga (disease of heart).

Dose

• 15 - 30 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day.