Sheep Urine

अविकमूत्रम्

Sheep urine (Avika Mutra) is pungent and salty in taste, hot in potency. It is specifically indicated for hiccups (Hikka) and dyspnea (Shwasa). Verses: 7-8.

What is Sheep Urine (Avika Mutra / अविक मूत्र)?

Sheep urine (Avika Mutra) is pungent and salty in taste, hot in potency. It is specifically indicated for hiccups (Hikka) and dyspnea (Shwasa). Verses: 7-8.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 18

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hikka-nigrahana (anti-hiccup)
  • Shwasa-hara (anti-dyspnea)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 18

References in Charaka Samhita

[183] Medicated errhine prepared after fortifying oil with twak, danti, vyaghranakha, vidanga, navamallika, apamarga fruits and seeds of naktamala and shirisha, kshavaka, ashmantaka, bilva, haridra, hingu, yuthika, phanijjaka along with four times the volume in sheep urine should be used or the same herbs may also be used for insufflation.

— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा)

Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 26: Three Vital Organs Treatment (Trimarmiya Chikitsa / त्रिमर्मीयचिकित्सा)

References in Sharangadhara Samhita

This is one of the most comprehensive natural hair-darkening formulations, combining the tannin-iron chemistry of Triphala with indigo's natural dye, Bhringaraja's melanogenesis-promoting action, and the alkaline sheep urine as a mordant to fix the color.

— Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)

Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Uttara Khanda, Chapter 11: Lepa Vidhi (Topical Paste Application)

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