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Ballātakādi Modaka
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Ballaatakaadi Modaka Modaka is a solid preparation made in the form of lumps, with the ingredients given in the Formulation composition.
Method of preparation
- Take all ingredients of pharmacopoeial quality.
- Treat Bhallātaka to prepare Suddha Bhallātaka (Appendix 6.2.7.7).
- Powder Śuddha Bhallātakā and Harītakī and pass through sieve no. 85.
- Pound Gu²a in an iron mortar and add other ingredients. Pound well until it becomes a fine homogeneous blend. Roll the above mixture into modaka of approximately 2 g each.Weigh and store in suitable containers, protecting from light and moisture.[1]
Description
- Black coloured roughly spherical lumps, firm, but crushing under pressure, with the characteristic odour of Bhallātakā and bitter, astringent taste.
Storage
- Store in a cool place in tightly closed containers, protected from light and moisture.
Therapeutic uses
- Pittārśa (anorectal growth due to pitta dosha).
Dose
- 2 to 5 g daily in divided doses.
Anupāna
- Milk, Water
References
- ↑ THE AYURVEDIC PHARMACOPOEIA OF INDIA, PART-II, VOLUME-1, page no 5 .
