Dosage and parts used of lashuna - Allum sativum Linn.

lashuna :

lashuna  : Allum sativum Linn.

Parts used for medicinal purpose

Pods, ,

Dosage:

  • Paste - 1-6 g in single or divided dose per day.
  • Juice extract - 5-10 ml, once or twice a day.
  • Oil - 1-2 ml in single or multiple dose per day.
Acharya Kashyapa has also described its matra (dose) as laghu/minimum matra (4 pala/160gm), madhyam matra 6pala and uttam matra 8/10 pala. This has been quoted in context to fresh lashuna. For dried lashuna; matra has been given in terms of number of seeds which is 100, 60 and 50 as uttam, madhyam and laghu matra respectively 


Antidote:

No specific antidote is available for Allium toxicosis; however, supportive care may be helpful including hospitalization, administration of intravenous fluids and blood transfusions.

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