Boladi Vati
Pills of Myrrh
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Tradition:


Ayurveda

Source / Author:


Siddha Yoga Sangraha

Herb Name

Bola (Myrrh)
Tankana (Borax) fried
Kasisa (Green Vitriol) Bhasma
Hingu (Asafetida)
Kumari (Aloe)

Latin


Commiphora myrrha
Sodium borate
Ferrous sulphate
Ferula assafoetida
Aloe barbadensis

Amount


2 parts



1 part ea.

Preparation:


Powder, and with decoction of Indian Spikenard (Jatamansi) grind to a paste, from which form pills.

Function:


Moves the Blood, Promotes Menstruation

Use:


1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea

Dose:


150–500mg
Begin with lower dose and only increase as needed.

Cautions:


1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. This is a strong medicine and should only be used in strong constitutions, or patients with severe Menstrual pain, and only after more gentle medicines have failed.
3. Overdose may cause heavy menstrual bleeding

Modifications:


1. If Saffron is added, this forms the basis from Common Pills.
2. If there is marked coldness, Cinnamon can be added, which then makes it similar to Birth Powder..

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