Punarnavadi Mandoor
Punarnavādi Maṇḍūra
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1 · from Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95
Punarnavadi Mandoor (Punarnavādi Maṇḍūra) is a classical Ayurvedic iron-oxide preparation (Maṇḍūra) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (19:1), which takes it from Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95. It is made from 24 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 1 g, taken with buttermilk, water. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1, which takes the formula from Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Maṇḍūra — iron-oxide preparation |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1 (e-book p. 653) |
| Classical source | Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95 |
| Ingredients | 24 |
| Dose (AFI) | 1 g |
| Anupāna | Buttermilk, water |
| Supervision | Only under a registered Ayurvedic physician |
What is a Maṇḍūra?
Maṇḍūra (iron rust) is purified and processed by classical methods and combined with herbs.
Ingredients of Punarnavadi Mandoor
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnavā) (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 2 | Trivṛt (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 3 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 4 | Marica (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 5 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 6 | Viḍaṅga (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 7 | Dāru (Devadāru) (Ht.Wd.) | 48 g |
| 8 | Citraka (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 9 | Kuṣṭha (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 10 | Haridrā (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 11 | Dāruharidrā (St.) | 48 g |
| 12 | Harītakī (P.) | 48 g |
| 13 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 48 g |
| 14 | Āmalakī (P.) | 48 g |
| 15 | Dantī (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 16 | Cavya (St.) | 48 g |
| 17 | Kaliṅgaka (Kuṭaja) (Sd.) | 48 g |
| 18 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 19 | Pippalī mūla (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 20 | Mustā (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 21 | Maṇḍūra bhasma | 1.920 kg |
| 22 | Lohamala (Maṇḍūra) | Q.S. |
| 23 | Bibhītakaṅgāra (Bibhītaka) (St.) | Q.S. for heat |
| 24 | Gomūtra | Q.S. for Pariśecana |
Preparation notes
Maṇḍūra should be boiled in Gomūtra. When it becomes thick and Pasty, other C ūrṇas are added and stirred well and pills are prepared.
From the Formulary. Classical medicines must be made by a licensed manufacturer; this is not a home recipe.
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Punarnavadi Mandoor or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Pāṇḍu Roga — Anaemia
- Grahaṇī — Malabsorption syndrome
- Śotha — Inflammation
- Plīhā Roga — Splenic disease
- Viṣamajvara — Intermittent fever
- Arśa — Haemorrhoids
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Kṛmi — Helminthiasis/Worm infestation
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 1 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Buttermilk, water
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Contains metals or minerals processed by classical methods. Take only under the supervision of a registered Ayurvedic physician, in the dose and for the duration they advise.
- Not for use in pregnancy, while breastfeeding or in children unless a physician specifically advises it.
- Buy only from a licensed manufacturer that tests each batch for heavy metals.
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Punarnavadi Mandoor
What is Punarnavadi Mandoor?
Punarnavadi Mandoor (Punarnavādi Maṇḍūra) is a classical Ayurvedic iron-oxide preparation (Maṇḍūra) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (19:1), which takes it from Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95. It is made from 24 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 1 g, taken with buttermilk, water. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Punarnavadi Mandoor?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1, Punarnavadi Mandoor contains 24 ingredients: Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnavā) 48 g, Trivṛt 48 g, Śuṇṭhī 48 g, Marica 48 g, Pippalī 48 g, Viḍaṅga 48 g, Dāru (Devadāru) 48 g, Citraka 48 g, Kuṣṭha 48 g, Haridrā 48 g, Dāruharidrā 48 g, Harītakī 48 g, Bibhītaka 48 g, Āmalakī 48 g, Dantī 48 g, Cavya 48 g, Kaliṅgaka (Kuṭaja) 48 g, Pippalī 48 g, Pippalī mūla 48 g, Mustā 48 g, Maṇḍūra bhasma 1.920 kg, Lohamala (Maṇḍūra), Bibhītakaṅgāra (Bibhītaka), Gomūtra.
What is the dose of Punarnavadi Mandoor?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1 gives a dose of 1 g, taken with buttermilk, water. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Punarnavadi Mandoor from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1 takes the formula of Punarnavadi Mandoor from Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95.
Is Punarnavadi Mandoor made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 19:1. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Punarnavadi Mandoor?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Punarnavadi Mandoor. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
Is Punarnavadi Mandoor safe to take without a doctor?
No. Punarnavadi Mandoor contains metals or minerals processed by classical methods. Take it only under the supervision of a registered Ayurvedic physician, in the prescribed dose and duration, and not in pregnancy or for children unless the physician advises it.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 19:1, PUNARNAVāDI MAṇḍūRA, e-book p. 653. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Carakasaṃhitā, Cikitsāsthāna, Adhyāya 16: 93-95
