About Arvindasava
Arvindasava (Aravindasavam) is classical polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation categorized under Arishta Category. This medicine for pediatric use and indicated in all diseases of children. The main ingredient of this medicine is Arvind commonally known as Kamal (lotus flower).In ayurveda, Arvindasava is effective tonic for all types of health conditions or diseases related to the children like rickets, diarrhea, cough, constipation etc.It improves appetite and increases physical and mental strength. It promotes optimum growth and development of the child.Mainly, it helps to treat bronchitis, indigestion, poor appetite, anorexia, intestinal gas, abdominal distension, frequent loose stools, delayed milestones. It is also beneficial in GRAHADOSHA, which is related to psychological problems.Arvind is sacred to goddess of prosperity, Devi Lakshmi. All parts of arvind has some therapeutic value.It contains alkaloids and flavonoids etc. which have properties like anti-viral, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, anti-pyretic, anti-cancerous, immunomodulatory, aphrodisiac, hepatoprotective, lipolytic, hypoglycemic, and antidiarrheal.
Arvindasava Indications
Arvindasava increases the digestive fire and rectifies the digestive juices, which helps to prevent acid dyspepsia and promotes optimum digestion and absorption of nutrients. Overall actions of Arvindasava are observed on digestive system. A good digestion is required for a proper nourishment and growth of the child. Additionally, it also contains some ingredients like raisins, lotus flowers etc., which are highly nutritious.The different diseases that can be treated effectively with the help of Aravindasavam are mentioned below
Lack of appetite
Lack of appetite is the most common problem in children. Treating the children with Aravindasavam on a regular basis can improve their appetite and prevent the problems arising due to the lower intake of food such as loss of energy and stamina. The improved appetite also allows the child to maintain a healthy body weight and prevents the risk of deficiencies.
Digestive problems
Aravindasavam can be used to treat several gastrointestinal disturbances in children by improving the breakdown and absorption of food. It promotes the absorption of nutrients in the food thus ensuring the body is supplied with the essential vitamins and minerals. This helps to maintain the energy levels in children and increases their ability to perform the intellectual and physical functions.Aravindasavam acts well in treating flatulence, loose motions, abdominal pain, and indigestion in children. It acts as an astringent and reduces diarrhea. However, the anti-diarrheal action produced by Aravindasavam does not result in constipation. In fact, it works effectively in treating constipation as well. The antibacterial and anti-parasitic actions produced by this medication help in treating infections in the digestive tract.
Behavioral problems
The incidence of behavioral disorders like attention deficit hyperactivity disease, and autism and learning disorders like dyslexia and dyscalculia is rising since the past few decade sowing to an increased exposure to toxins in the food and environment by the child as well as the mother during her pregnancy. These disorders can have a detrimental effect on the personal and academic aspects of the life of child. Aravindasavam can help in controlling the symptoms of these conditions by enhancing the functions of the nervous system. It controls irritability and hyperactivity and calms the mind. It produces a relaxing effect on the brain thus reducing restlessness, agitation, and impulsive behavior in the children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disease.It also enhances the cognitive skills and promotes learning, reasoning, memory, problems-solving skills, and rational thinking. This improves their chances of living a normal life in spite of suffering from the behavioral disorders. It can also be given to the children who exhibit psychological problems like throwing tantrums and crying without reason.
Immunity enhancer
Aravindasavam has the ability to boost the functions of the immune system and direct its response towards clearing up infections. It strengthens the response of the immune system against allergens and thus, reduces the intensity and frequency of the attack of allergic diseases like asthma, rhinitis, and dermatitis in children. It also allows the immune system to fight effectively against bacteria, viruses, and parasites thus preventing infections.
Provides nutrients
Aravindasavam contains appropriate amounts of calcium and phosphorus, which help to maintain the health of the bones and teeth. It strengthens the bones and prevents the risk of rickets. It also contains vitamin D, which helps in improving the absorption of calcium. These nutrients also balance the secretion of digestive juices and bile thus enhancing the gastrointestinal functions. It also contains the essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help enhance the physiological functions of the body and prevent the risk of several disorders.
Delayed Milestone
Arvindasava helps for improving growth and development in children. It improves cognitive functions and thinking skills. It enhances understanding, learning, remembering, problem-solving and reasoning skills. These benefits of Arvindasava are attributed to its ingredients like Vacha roots and Yashtimadhu. Vacha also helps to improve language milestones.In addition to cognition and language, it also helps to improve gross motor and fine motor milestones. It provides strength to the muscles and bones, which help to sit, stand, walk and run and keeping balance.
Rickets
Most of ingredients are nutritive for bones and prevents the weakening and softening of the bones. Along with other medicines and vitamin D, it also helps to treat the rickets.In ayurveda, the following treatment is suggested for rickets along with Arvindasava (2.5 to 5 ml).
Ingredients Of Arvindasava
- Praval Pishti-125 mg
- Mukta Pishti-125 mg
- Godanti Bhasma-125 mg
- Mukta Shukti Bhasma-125 mg
- Abhrak Bhasma-25 mg
- Yashad Bhasma-25 mg
Dosage of Arvindasava
- The recommended dosage of Arvindasava is 3 to 12 ml orally with equal amount of water after meals twice a day over one year of age and 10 to 20 drops up to one year, 2-3 times a day.
Precautions Of Arvindasava
Arvindasava is considerably safe for most infants, children and adults in recommended dosage of Arvindasava when taken under professional supervision.
Store in a cool place in tightly closed amber coloured bottle, protect from light and moisture.
Aravindasavam is not known to cause any serious side effects. It contains natural herbs and is completely devoid of any chemical ingredients. Hence, it is safe to use even by the pediatric patients. In rare cases, Aravindasavam may cause mild gastric irritation, especially when it is used in very high doses. Hence, it is advisable to take this medicine after food.
