Mandura Vataka
An iron-based pill preparation (also known as Pranada Gutika) used for anemia, skin diseases, and digestive weakness.
Mandoora Vataka — Overview
Mandoora Vataka, also known as Pranada Gutika, is an iron-based (Mandura) pill formulation prepared by boiling the purified iron oxide with cow's urine (Gomutra) along with Swarnamakshika, Daruharidra bark, Chavya, Pippali moola, Devadaru, and the nine-drug combination Vyoshadi Navakam (Trikatu, Triphala, Chitraka, Mustha, and Vidanga) until solidified.
It is administered internally with buttermilk and is primarily indicated for Pandu (anemia), Kushta (skin diseases), Sodha (edema), Kamala (jaundice), Prameha (urinary disorders), Pleeha (splenomegaly), Arshas (hemorrhoids), Agnimandya, Aruchi, and Urusthambha. The same formulation appears in Bhaishajyaratnavali, Bhavaprakasa, and Ashtangahridaya.
Source: Sahasra Yoga, Pak, Leha, Rasayana, Vati and Gutika Prakarana
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