1. Properties and possible usage
This medicine is sheeta (Cool) in nature and is famous as a tonic for increasing memory power. Although its usage is mentioned here, the treatment may differ according to the physical constitution, region, season and other ailments. Hence, take the medicine as advised by the doctor.
| Indications | Method of taking the medicine | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A. Insomnia, convulsions, amnesia / forgetfulness, hot headedness, anger, irritation and such issues & for increasing brainpower | Boil 4 spoons of brahmi churna in 4 small bowls of coconut oil. Strain and cool it. Add 10 gm of powdered Bhimseni camphor and store it in a bottle. While sleeping at night, apply 1-2 teaspoon oil to the scalp and drink 1 spoon brahmi churna mixed in ½ bowl of lukewarm water. | 3 months |
| B. Body heat, acidity and dizziness | Take a mixture of 1 spoon brahmi churna along with 1 spoon lump sugar in water, 2-3 times-a-day. | 7 days |
| C. Burning sensation in the urinary tract and turbid urine | Take the mixture of 1 spoon churna with 1 spoon lump sugar in lukewarm water, 2-3 times-a-day. | 7 days |
2. Note
For children in the age group of 3-7 years & 8-14 years, the dosage should be ¼ and ½ respectively of that specified above.
3. For better efficacy of powder
Avoid consuming eatables made from maida (refined wheat flour) and besan (Gram-flour) and avoid eating sour, salty, too oily or pungent preparations; Ice-cream, molasses, curds, paneer, cheese; stale-food, eating at an inappropriate time and in excess; going out in the Sun, staying awake at night.
4. Pray to your Deity of worship before taking the medicine
O’ Deity, I am offering this medicine at Your Holy feet and partaking it as Your ‘Prasad’. Let me become disease-free by taking this medicine.
-Vaidya Meghraj Madhav Paradkar, Sanatan Ashram, Ramnathi, Goa. (11.6.2021)
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