Brihat Panchamoola
Brihat Panchamoola pacifies Vata Dosha and Kapha Dosha. The herbs in it improve appetite and digestion. It is an integral part of the Dashmool formulation. It is used for the treatment of the diseases related to a digestive system and musculoskeletal system.
Brihat Panchamoola contains the roots of five herbs and added in equal proportion by weight.
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Bilva (Indian Bael) – Aegle Marmelos | 1 Part |
| Agnimantha (Arani) – Premna Integrifolia | 1 Part |
| Shyonaka – Oroxylum Indicum | 1 Part |
| Patala – Stereospermum Suaveolens | 1 Part |
| Gambhari or Kasmari (Beech Wood) – Gmelina Arborea | 1 Part |
Ayurvedic Properties
The herbs of Brihat Panchamoola have almost similar ayurvedic properties and medicinal uses.
| RASA (Taste) | (TIKTA (Bitter), KASAYA (Astringent), slightly MADHURA (Sweet) |
| GUNA (Main Quality) | LAGHU (Light), USHNA (Hot) |
| VIRYA (Potency) | USHNA (Hot) |
| VIPAKA (Resultant) | KATU (Pungent) |
| PRABHAVA (Action) | |
| DOSHA KARMA (Effect on Humors) | Pacifies KAPHA DOSHA & VATA DOSHA |
| Dhatu (Tissue) Effect | Mainly RASA, ASTHI |
Pharmacological Actions
Brihat Panchamoola has following medicinal properties:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Analgesic
- Anti-arthritic
- Antispasmodic
- Digestive
- Neuroprotective
- Anti-paralytic
- Uterine tonic
Therapeutic Indications
Brihat Panchamoola is indicated for following health conditions:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscle spasm
- Low backache
- Gout
- Fibromyalgia
- Bursitis
- Sciatica
- Paralysis
- Hemiplegia
- Facial paralysis
- Gas or flatulence
- Constipation
- Body aches
Safety Profile
Brihat Panchamoola is considerably safe for most individuals.
Side Effects of Brihat Panchamoola
There are no side effects reported with Brihat Panchamoola.
Contraindications
There are no side effects reported with Brihat Panchamoola.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The safety profile of Brihat Panchamoola is not well established for pregnant women. Consult an ayurvedic physician before using Brihat Panchamoola during pregnancy.
Brihat Panchamoola is likely to be safe to consume by lactating mothers. There are no adverse effects reported with the use of Brihat Panchamoola in lactating mothers and breastfeeding babies.
