Brihat Haridra Khanda or Brihat Haridra Khandam/ Brihat Haridra Khand is an ayurvedic powder preparation. It is used in conditions like allergy, skin diseases, anemia, edema etc….

Ingredients of Brihat Haridra Khanda

1. Nisha/Haridra (Curcuma longa) – 1 kudava (192 gms)
2. Trivrit (Operculina turpethum) – 4 palas (192 gms)
3. Abhaya (Terminalia Chebula)- 4 palas (192 gms)
4. Sita (Sugar candy) – 2 prastha (1.536 kgs)
5. Darvi/Daruharidra (Berberis Aristata) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
6. Musta (Cyperus rotundus) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
7. Yavanika (apium graveolens) –  1/2 karsha (6gm)
8. Ajamoda (Trachyspermum ammi)- 1/2 karsha (6gm)
9. Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
10. Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
11. Ajaji (Cuminum cyminum) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
12. Pippali (Piper longum) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
13. Shunthi (Zingiber officinale) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
14. Trijata
    1. Twak (Cinnamum zeylanicum) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
    2. Ela (Elettaria cardamomum) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
    3. Patra (Cinnamomum tamala) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
15. Krimikantaka/Vidanga (Embelia ribes) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
16. Amruta/Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
17. Vasa (Adhatoda vasica) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
18. Kushta (Saussurea lappa) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
19. Triphala – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
    1. Hareetaki (Terminalia chebula)
    2. Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellirica)
    3. Amalaki (Emblica officinalis)
20. Chavya (Piper retrofractum) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
21. Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum) – 1/2 karsha (6gm)
22. Lauha Bhasma- 1/2 karsha (6gm)
23. Abhraka Bhasma- 1/2 karsha (6gm)

Preparation of Brihat Haridra Khanda

First, all the ingredients are made into powder. Then the sugar candy is mixed with little quantity of water and heated to make a paka. When sugar becomes thick in consistency all the other powdered herbs are added and stirred continuously. One the mixture is mixed thoroughly then it becomes like granules.

Dosage of Brihat Haridra Khanda

The classical dosage is mentioned as 1/2 karsha ie 6gms. In general, it is advised 3 to 6 gms or as directed by the physician.

Anupana (adjuvant):

Hot water is advised as an adjuvant for Brihat Haridra khanda

Indications of Brihat Haridra Kahanda

1. Sheeta Pitta  – Urticaria
2. Udarda – Type of skin rash
3. Kotha – Type of skin rash
4. Kandu – Itching, Pruritis
5. Pama – Skin disease
6. Vicharchika – Eczema
7. Jeerna Jvara – Chronic fever
8. Krimi – Worm diseases
9. Pandu – Anemia
10. Shotha – Edema

Dosage of Brihat Haridra Khanda:

The classical dosage of Brihat Haridra Khanda is half karsha ie: 12 gms

Anupana (adjuvant)

Hot water is considered as the best adjuvant for Brihat Haridra Khanda

Reference :

1. Bhaishajya Ratnavali Udarda Shita Pitta Kota chikitsa 55/18-22

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