Aravindasava

Indications- 

Aravindasava is used children’s problems like child does not eat well, lack of proper body weight, lack of strength. 

It is also used in treating Grahadosha – psychological problems of children like – crying without reason, throwing tantrums etc. 

Dose- 

3-12 ml once or twice a day, after food with equal quantity of water or as directed by Ayurvedic expert. 

Ingredients- 

Aravinda (lotus – Nelumbo nucifera) – Flower  

Usheera (Vetivera zizanioides) – Root  

Kashmari (Gmelina arborea) – Fruit 

Utpala (Nymphaea stellata) – Flower  

Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia) – Root  

Bala (Sida cordifolia) – Root  

Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) – Rhizome  

Ela – Cardamom – Seed 

Ambuda – Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – Rhizome  

Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus) – Root  

Shiva – Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) – Fruit  

Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica) – Fruit rind  

Vacha (Acorus calamus) – Rhizome  

Amalaki – Amla – Fruit  

Other ingredients as per BNAF 

Side Effects- 

High dose may cause gastric irritation. It is better to avoid giving this before food. 

In some children, this is known to cause loose stools – 2-3 times in a day.