Patoladi, Patola-adi, Paṭolādi: 3 definitions
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
1) Paṭolādi refers to a medicinal recipe mentioned in the Kaṣāyakhaṇḍa (verse 1.88) of the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Kaṣāyakhaṇḍa [mentioning paṭolādi] deals with decoctions (kaṣāya) and gruels (peyas) administered to patients suffering from a variety of conditions (viz., alcoholism, vomiting, syncope, burning sensations, etc.).
2) Paṭolādi refers to a medicinal recipe mentioned in the Khalakhaṇḍa (verse 2.7) of the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Khalakhaṇḍa [mentioning paṭolādi] is named after Khala, in which the medium (of recipes) is buttermilk, and has been given such importance that a whole chapter is being left for it. Recipes treat patients suffering from a variety of conditions (viz., fever, haemorrhagic diseases, piles, etc.)
3) Paṭolādi refers to a medicinal recipe mentioned in the Lepakhaṇḍa (verse 4.140) of the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Lepakhaṇḍa [mentioning paṭolādi] contains recipes according to circumstances as advised by tradition. They treat the patient suffering from conditions such as fever, piles, emaciation, anorexia, tuberculosis, diarrhea, etc.
4) Paṭolādi refers to a medicinal recipe mentioned in the Ghṛtakhaṇḍa (verse 5.76) of the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Ghṛtakhaṇḍa [mentioning paṭolādi] refers to recipes based on medicated ghees (ghṛta), which are also administered as rejuvenators besides as curative medicine. They treat patients suffering from conditions such as seizure, fever, different skin diseases, lack of semen, lack of remembrance, etc.
1) Paṭolādi (पटोलादि) [=paṭola-ādya-ghṛta] refers to one of the topics discussed in the Madhumatī, a Sanskrit manuscript ascribed to Nṛsiṃha Kavirāja collected in volume 12 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (second series)” by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri.—The Madhumatī manuscript, consisting of 5,586 ślokas (metrical verses), is housed in Dhaka with Babu Bhagavancandra Dasa Kaviraja. It seemingly addresses topics related to Medicinal, Herbal, and Iatrochemical preparations. The catalogue includes the term—Paṭolādya-ghṛta in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads—paṭolādyaghṛtavidhānam.
2) Paṭolādi (पटोलादि) or Paṭolādipācana also refers to one of the topics discussed in the Yogāmṛta, a large Ayurvedic compilation dealing with the practice of medicine and therapeutics authored by Gopāla Sena, Kavirāja, of Dvārandhā. It is dated to the 18th century and contains 11,700 ślokas.—The complete entry reads: paṭolādipācanaṃ .
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
The drugs known as
- Patola,
- Chandana,
- Kuchandana,
- Murvā,
- Guduchi,
- Pāthā,
- and Katurohini
form the group known as the Patolādi Gana.
The group is a febrifuge and anti-toxic, and its therapeutic action consists in destroying the action of the deranged Pittam and Kapham. It restores the natural relish of the patient for food, removes vomiting, and proves beneficial in ulcers, and itching erythematous eruptions.

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Patola, Adi, Ati.
Starts with: Patoladighrita, Patoladikvatha, Patoladipacana.
Full-text: Patoladipacana, Patoladikvatha, Patoladighrita, Patolapacana.
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Management of scleritis through ayurveda - a case report < [2019, Issue 2, February]
A clinico-comparative study on the role of vaman karma and patoladi kashayam in the management of amlapitta < [2020, Issue 4, April]
A single case study on the effect of ayurvedic management in timira w.s.r. to myopia – a case study < [2021, Issue 7, July]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study on patoladi taila for post-op agnidagdha vrana efficacy. < [2022: Volume 11, May special issue 6]
Salutary effect of patoladi gana kashaya - a riview < [2021: Volume 10, February issue 2]
RCT to evaluate Patoladi ointment for dushta vrana and varicose ulcer. < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
To evaluate the effect of Nimbadi Pindi and Patoladi Kashaya Parisheka in the... < [Vol. 8 No. 7 (2023)]
Management of Parikartika (Acute Fissure In Ano) with Patoladi Taila Matra... < [Vol. 4 No. 06 (2019)]
A randomized controlled clinical study on the efficacy of Chinnadi Kashaya in... < [Vol. 9 No. 11 (2024)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Case series of second-degree burns treated with Patoladi vikeshika. < [Volume 12 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2021]
Ayurvedic management of venous ulcer - a case report < [Volume 14 (issue 3), May-Jun 2023]
Review of Ayurveda's wound healing formulations and procedures < [Volume 14 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2023]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Clinical indications of Patoladi kwatha an experiential and scientific view < [Vol. 4 No. 8: Aug (2021)]
Clinical Study of khandakushmanda Avaleha And Patoladi kwatha on Amlapitta... < [Vol. 4 No. 1: Jan (2021)]
Clinical Indications of Avipattikara Choorna an Experiential and Scientific View < [Vol. 5 No. 3: March (2022)]
Ayurvedic Approach to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome < [Volume 10, Issue 6: November-December 2023]
Study on patoladi kashaya and karanjadi lepa for eczema. < [Volume 3, issue 2: March- April 2016]
Ayurvedic Treatment for Severe Dry Eye Syndrome: A Case Study < [Volume 8, Issue 5: September-October 2021]
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