Shothari Lauh is classical Ayurvedic medicine useful in treatment of body swelling. This medicine improves digestion, haemoglobin level, and reduces kapha and excess fluid accumulation. Shothari lah contains Trikatu, Jawakhar and Lauha bhasma. Trikatu is very good Ayurvedic formulation for curing digestive weakness and poor assimilation of nutrients. The combination of ingredients in this formulation improves overall health and reduces the excess fluid.
Here is given more about Shothari Lauh such as indication/therapeutic uses, Key Ingredients and dosage.
Key Ingredients of Shothari Lauh
This medicine is prepared by mixing 12 grams fine powder of each:Sonth, Pippali, Maricha (Trikatu), Jawakhar (Potassium carbonate) with 48 grams of Lauh bhasma.
Uses of Shothari Lauh
Shothari loh has Haematinic (stimulates the production of red blood cells or increases the amount of haemoglobin in the blood) and Kapha reducing properties. It is indicated in treatment of dropsy/oedema/swelling (excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities or tissues), Anaemia, Jaundice and Sujak.
This medicine increases haemoglobin level, improves digestive power and assimilation of nutrients.
Dosage of Shothari Lauh
The recommended dosage of Shothari Lauh is 250-650 mg, twice a day. Or take as directed by physician.
Take this medicine with Triphala Decoction, This decoction also used as effective mouth wash.