Vrihat Haridrakhand

Table of Contents

• Ingredients
• Method of Preparation
• Chemical Constituents of Vrihat
• Properties & Benefits of Vrihat Haridrakhand
• Indications of Vrihat Haridrakhand
• Recommended Dosage
• Contra Indications of Vrihat Haridrakhand
• Safety Precautions
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Vrihat Haridrakhand

Ingredients

Key herbs/minerals as per classical texts, processed with ghee, oil, or decoctions appropriate for Vrihat Haridrakhand.

Method of Preparation

1. Sourcing & Purification: Authentic crude drugs are cleansed and graded.
2. Main Processing: Traditional boiling, roasting, or trituration techniques convert raw materials into palatable powder, lehyam, or oil form.
3. Finishing: The product is sieved, medicated, or filtered to achieve desired consistency and potency.

Chemical Constituents of Vrihat

Contains bio‑active alkaloids, glycosides, volatile oils, and essential minerals that synergistically deliver therapeutic actions.

Properties & Benefits of Vrihat Haridrakhand

• Rasa: Multi‑herbal blend balancing taste profile.
• Guna: Light, penetrating, or unctuous depending on dosage form.
• Veerya: Generally ushna (warming) except pitta‑pacifying formulas.
• Vipaka: Mostly madhura or katu aiding metabolism.
• Helps restore dosha balance and strengthens target organs or systems.

Indications of Vrihat Haridrakhand

Effective in skin allergies, urticaria, and itching.

Recommended Dosage

Churna/Kwath: 3–6 g; Avaleha/Pak: 1–2 teaspoons; Tailam: 2–6 drops (nasya) or sufficient quantity for massage, as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

Contra Indications of Vrihat Haridrakhand

Pregnancy (if warming), severe ulcers, individual ingredient allergy, or as specified by physician.

Safety Precautions

Use authentic pharmacopeial grade only. Follow prescribed Pathya‑Apathya diet and storage guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Vrihat Haridrakhand

Q1. How long can I take Vrihat Haridrakhand continuously?
Typically 4–12 weeks; review with clinician thereafter.

Q2. Does Vrihat Haridrakhand have side effects?
Rare if used in prescribed dose; mild GI upset possible.

Q3. Can I combine Vrihat Haridrakhand with allopathic drugs?
Maintain a 1‑hour gap and inform both practitioners.

Q4. Is Vrihat Haridrakhand safe for children?
Yes, in reduced dosage and specific pediatric formulas.

Q5. How should I store Vrihat Haridrakhand?
Keep in airtight container away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.