Ushirasava (Usheerasava)
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Raktapitta Rogadhikar (For Epistaxis and bleeding disorders)
Ushirasava (Usheerasava) is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine used in treatment of bleeding disorders (rectal bleeding, excessive bleeding after delivery, menorrhagia and nose bleeding), skin diseases, blood purification and urinary problems etc. This medicine also contains around 4 – 9 % of self-generated natural alcohol in it. This medicine is cooling in nature and is prescribed in the diseases which occur due to the excessive heat in body. Hence this medicine pacifies the excess pitta dosha in body.
Ingredients
| S. No. | Name | Latin Name | Parts Used | Quantity |
| 1. | Ushira | Vetiveria zizanioides | Root | 48 g |
| 2 | Lotus | Nelumbo nucifera | Flower | 48 g |
| 3. | Hribera | Coleus vettiveroides | Root | 48 g |
| 4. | Gambhari | Gmelina arborea | Root / Stem bark | 48 g |
| 5. | Neelotpala | Nymphaea stellata | Flower | 48 g |
| 6. | Priyangu | Callicarpa macrophylla | Flower | 48 g |
| 7. | Dhanvayasa | Fagonia cretica | Whole plant | 48 g |
| 8. | Patha | Cissampelos pareira | Root / Whole plant | 48 g |
| 9. | Kiratatikta | Swertia chirata | Whole Plant | 48 g |
| 10. | Padmaka | Prunus cerasoides | Stem | 48 g |
| 11. | Lodhra | Symplocos racemosa | Stem bark | 48 g |
| 12. | Manjishta | Rubia cordifolia | Root | 48 g |
| 13. | Shati | Hedychium spicatum | Rhizome | 48 g |
| 14. | Parpataka | Fumaria parviflora | Whole plant | 48 g |
| 15. | Pundarika – Kamala | Nelumbo nucifera | Flower | 48 g |
| 16. | Patola | Trichosanthes dioica | Leaf / Whole Plant | 48 g |
| 17. | Kanchanara | Bauhinia variegata | Stem bark | 48 g |
| 18. | Nyagrodha | Ficus benghalensis | Root / Stem bark | 48 g |
| 19. | Udumbara | Ficus religiosa | Root / Stem bark | 48 g |
| 20. | Jambu – Jamun seeds | Syzygium cumini | Stem bark | 48 g |
| 21. | Shalmali | Salmalia malabarica | Exudate | 48 g |
| 22. | Draksha | – | Raisins | 960 g |
| 23. | Dhataki | Woodfordia fruticosa | Flower | 768 g |
| 24. | Sugar | – | – | 4.8 g |
| 25. | Honey | – | – | 2.4 kg |
| 26. | Water | – | – | 24.576 liters |
| 27. | Jatamamsi and Black pepper | Nardostachys jatamansi and Piper nigrum | Fine Powder | Quantity Sufficient |
Method of manufacturing
- A mud pot is taken. It is sterilized with the powders of Jatamansi and Black pepper.
- Pure water in the given quantity is taken in the vessel.
- Powders of the rest of the ingredients is added along with sugar and honey.
- The ingredients are kept closed air tight for about month period so that fermentation (Asuta Prakriya) can take place.
- Filtered the ingredients and preparation is preserved.
Indications
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Bleeding disorders like rectal bleeding and nasal bleeding etc.
- Anemia
- Early stage of liver diseases
- Night fall
- Spermatorrhoea
- Skin diseases
- Urinary tract disorders
- Diabetes
- Piles
- Intestinal worms
- Inflammation
Contradictions
- A very high dose of 50 ml or more, may result in the stomach irritation.
- If given for wrong complaints, it can cause delayed periods and prolong the menstrual cycles.
Dosage
- Adults – 12 – 24 ml. once or twice daily, advised after food. If required, equal quantity of water can be added before consumption.
- Safe for kids – In lower dosage use of this medicine is safe, in children above 5 years of age.
- Pregnancy And Lactation – During pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid this medicine or take it only under medical supervision.
During lactation period, it can be taken in lower doses as per doctor’s advice.
Note:- This is pure classical Ayurvedic medicine and should be strictly consumed only after prescription of an Ayurvedic doctor and to be taken under medical supervision only.
