Lashuna Erandadi Kashayam - Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage

Reference: Sahasrayoga, Kashayam Prakarna

Introduction

Lashuna Erandadi Kashayam is a liquid herbal formulation. Lashun or Garlic is the main ingredient of this composition. This formulation helps in curing ascites, bloating, flatulence etc.

Ingredients

• Garlic (Allium sativum)
• Castor (Ricinus communis)
• Fever nut (Caesalpinia bonducella)
• Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)
• East Indian globe thistle (Sphaeranthus indicus)
• Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)

Method of Preparation

Clean and coarsely grind all the ingredients. Boil all the ingredients in water till the amount is reduced to 1/4th of the actual amount.

Dosage

5 - 10 ml of this formulation can be mixed with equal amount of water on an empty stomach or as advised by the doctor. This formulation can be taken with a pinch of asafetida.

Indications

• Bloating
• Hernia
• Strengthens the abdominal muscles
• Ascites
• Hydrocele
• Flatulence
• Gas distention

Contraindications

• Self-medication is not advised.
• Over dosage might irritate the gastric mucosa.