AYURVEDIC LAXATIVE FORMULATION - KICKSTART YOUR MORNING WITH SMOOTHNESS, FEEL FRESH & MAKES YOUR DAY WITH HERBAL COMBINATION

 

Ayurvedic Laxative Formulation

Kickstart Your Morning with Smoothness, Feel Fresh & Makes Your Day with Herbal Combination

A rational combination of herbal laxatives which corrects constipation. It is an ideal laxative formula that incorporates the virtues of Senna, Triphala & Eranda which makes free from gastro intestinal irritation & flatulence.

Composition (100 gm Powder)	Parts Use	Qty.	Classical Reference	Page No.
Amlaki (Embilica officinalis)	Fruit	20 gm	A.P.I  PART-1 VOL- I	05
Haritaki (Terminilia chebula)	Fruit	20 gm	A.P.I  PART-1 VOL- I	47
Bibhitaki (Terminilia belerica)	Fruit	20 gm	A.P.I  PART-1 VOL- I	26
Eranda (Ricinus communis)	Root	15 gm	A.P.I  PART-1 VOL- I	34
Sonapatta (Cassia angustifolia)	Leaf	25 gm	A.P.I  PART-1 VOL- I	105

 

Dosage:- 5-6 gm for adults, 2-3 gm for children with luke warm water or as directed by the  

               physician. 

 

Proof Concept:-

Amlaki (Embilica officinalis) Good body nutrient 

Haritaki (Terminilia chebula) Clear the bowel.                          

Bibhitaki (Terminilia belerica) Cure constipation                                    

Eranda (Ricinus communis) Lubricates bowel, relieves constipation & stimulating laxative.                                                                       

Sonapatta (Cassia angustifolia) Helps to prevent constipation & reduce irritable bowel syndrome.

 

Sum –up: -

In conclusion the ingredients present in the proof of conception are as per mentioned in the Anaha (constipation HR), Vibandha (constipation), Bala malavarodha (infantile constipation) Rogadhikar (according to Ayurved Pharmacopoeia of India).

 

(1)Triphala (Combination of  Embilica Officinalis, Terminilia Chebula & Terminilia Belerica)

Promotes purgation.

Detoxifies metabolic waste.

Maintain Tri-dosha balance.

Antibacterial.

Reference:-

Bag A, Bhattacharyya SK, Pal NK. Antibacterial potential of hydroalcoholic extracts of triphala components against multidrug-resistant uropathogenic bacteria--a preliminary report. Indian J Exp Biol. 2013 Sep;51(9):709-14.

Srinagesh J, Krishnappa P, Somanna SN. Antibacterial efficacy of triphala against oral streptococci: an in vivo study. Indian J Dent Res. 2012 Sep-Oct;23(5):696.

 

(2) Senna (Cassia Aungustifolia) - Leaves

Laxative.

Enhance intestinal motility.

Anti-inflammatory effect.

Reference:-

Guarize L, Costa JC, Dutra LB, Mendes RF, Lima IV, Scio E. Anti-inflammatory, laxative and intestinal motility effects of Senna macranthera leaves. Nat Prod Res. 2012;26(4):331-43.

Kierkus J, Horvath A, Szychta M, Woynarowski M, Wegner A, Wiernicka A,Dadalski M, Teisseyre M, Dziechciarz P. High- versus low-volume polyethylene glycol plus laxative versus sennosides for colonoscopy preparation in children. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2013 Aug;57(2):230-5.

 

(3) Eranda (Ricinus Communis) - Root

Purgative (Virechak).

Anti-inflamatory.

Reference:-

Shukla G, Bhatted SK, Dave AR, Shukla VD. Efficacy of Virechana and Basti Karma with Shamana therapy in the management of essential hypertension: A comparative study. Ayu. 2013 Jan;34(1):70-6.