Rasayana for Childcare

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(Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Guduchyadi varga, 8)
Guduchi katuka tikta
swadupaka rasayani |
Sangrahini kashayoshna laghvi balya
agni dipani ||
Doshatrayamatrd dahamehakasamscha
pandutam |
Kamalakushta vatasrajvarakrmivaminharet ||
Guduchi Kashaya also helps children with stunted growth.
Give the above-mentioned decoction once daily after
food for 4 months, after which give a gap of 10 days before
re-starting another cycle. You may need to continue
the medication for 3-4 cycles.
Caution: Please consult a physician if fever persists.
Meaning
Guduchi has a bitter, pungent and astringent taste
but attains a sweet taste after digestion. It is a rejuvenator,
prevents water loss from the body, is hot
in potency, light to digest, enhances strength and
digestion capacity. It pacifies aggravated doshas,
and cures excessive thirst, diseases originating because
of improperly formed tissues/ tissue waste
(ama), burning sensation in body, diabetes, cough,
anemia, jaundice, skin diseases, fever, joint diseases
of vata and blood origin, worm infestation and
vomiting.
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