A Comprehensive Guide to Ayurvedic Specialties
Varanādyarishṭa
वरणा (Varanā) (Crataeva nurvala)
सैरीयक (Sairyaka) (Barleria prioritis)
सैरीयक (Sairyaka) (Kydia calycina)
शतावरी (Śatāvari) (Asparagus racemosus)
चित्रक (Citraka) (Plumbago zeylanica)
मोरट (Mōraṭa) (Marsdenia tenacissima)
विल्व (Viļwa) (Aegle marmelos)
विषाणिका (Viṣāṇikā) (Gymnema sylvestre)
बृहती (Bṛhatī) (Solanum indicum)
बृहती (Bṛhatī) (Solanum xanthocarpum)
करंज (Karañja) (Pongamia pinnata)
अता करंज (Atā Karañja) (a type of Karañja)
जय (Jaya) (Premna integrifolia)
जय (Jaya) (a type of Premna)
बहल पल्लव (Bahala Pallava) (Moringa oleifera)
दर्भा (Darbha) (Desmostachya bipinnata)
रुजाकर (Rujākara) (भल्लातक) (Bhallātaka) (Semecarpus anacardium)
Primary & Classical Diagnoses (Sanskrit)
Mandāgni: Impaired digestive fire, leading to indigestion and malabsorption.
Ādhyavāta (Ūrustambha): A Vata disorder primarily affecting the thighs, characterized by stiffness, rigidity, and pain.
Śiraśūla: Headache of various origins.
Gulma: Phantom tumor or abdominal lump, often caused by vitiated Vata.
Antar Vidradhi: Internal abscess or suppuration.
Kapha Medo Vikāras: A spectrum of disorders arising from the vitiation of Kapha Dosha and Medas Dhatu (fat/adipose tissue).
Arbuda: Tumors or neoplasms.
Granthi: Cysts, nodules, or glandular swellings.
Scope of Application (Modern & Integrated Clinical Correlation)
Metabolic & Endocrine System: Obesity, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hypothyroidism, fatty liver disease.
Musculoskeletal System: Cervical and lumbar spondylosis, intervertebral disc prolapse (IVDP), entrapment neuropathies (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome).
Neurological System: Bell's palsy, trigeminal neuralgia, chronic headache disorders, sinus headache.
Reproductive System (Female): Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD), uterine fibroids.
Reproductive System (Male): Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Oncology & Abnormal Growths: Supportive management in various cancers; lipoma, glioma, intracranial meningioma, internal tumors, cysts.
ENT System: Nasal polyp.
Urological System: Supportive management of urinary calculi (stones).
Cardiovascular System: Atherosclerosis (as an anti-atherosclerotic agent).
Dosha Karma (Action on Bio-Humors): Kapha-Vāta Šamana. Pacifies and alleviates aggravated Kapha and Vāta Doshas.
Dhātu Karma (Action on Body Tissues): Durmedo Hara. Corrects pathological vitiation of the Medas Dhatu (adipose tissue); exhibits anti-obesity and anti-atherosclerotic actions.
Agni Karma (Action on Digestive Fire): Dīpana (appetizer), slightly Pācana (digestive). Kindles the digestive fire (Agni) and mildly digests toxins (Āma).
Srotas Karma (Action on Body Channels): Srotoshodhana (channel-purifying), Lekhana (scraping), Chedana (excising). Cleanses bodily channels; has a scraping action to remove obstructions; excises morbid matter.
Roga Karma (Disease Curing Action): Granthi Vilayana (cyst/nodule dissolving), Kṛmighna (anthelmintic). Dissolves abnormal growths; exhibits anti-parasitic properties.
Lakṣaṇika Karma (Symptomatic Action): Śūla Prašamana (analgesic), Śōpha Hara (anti-inflammatory). Alleviates pain and reduces swelling.
Attribute (Guṇa) Property
Rasa (Taste) Kaṭu (Pungent), Tikta (Bitter)
Guṇa (Quality) Laghu (Light), Rūkṣa (Dry)
Vīrya (Potency) Uṣṇa (Heating)
Vipāka (Post-digestive Effect) Kaṭu (Pungent)
Note on Modern Correlate Actions: Lipolytic (breaks down fat), slightly Diuretic (promotes urine flow), Anti-inflammatory.
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Important Clinical Note: As an Arishṭa Kalpana (fermented formulation), its potent properties are moderated by the general peculiarities of the Sandhāna Kalpana (fermentation process). However, due to its overall Uṣṇa Vīrya (heating potency), it is best avoided or used with extreme caution in conditions dominated by Pitta Dosha and Raktaja (blood-related) disorders. For a stronger, non-fermented alternative, the Varanādi Kashāya (decoction) may be referenced.