Padmakadi Lepa (Lotus brightening pack)
Padmakādi Lepa पद्मकादि लेप
lepa face pitta Tier S · verbatim classical
Indications
dullnessminor pigmentationPitta-aggravated complexionsummer face care
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Modern | Classical |
|---|---|---|
Hero actives | ||
| Padmaka (Himalayan Wild Cherry) · Padmaka | 6 g | — |
| Lotus (Padma) · Padma Lotus petals or stamens | 6 g | — |
Supporting herbs | ||
| Blue Water-Lily (Nilotpala) · Nīlotpala Blue water lily | 6 g | — |
| Sandalwood (Chandana) · Candana | 6 g | — |
| Licorice (Yashtimadhu) · Yaṣṭimadhu / Madhuka | 6 g | — |
| Vetiver / Khus (Ushira) · Uśīra | 4 g | — |
| Lodhra (Lodh tree) · Lodhra | 4 g | — |
Vehicle | ||
| Cow Ghee (Goghrita) · Goghṛta / Sarpis Ghee vehicle (classical) or rose water for vegan | 10 g | — |
Adapted from Charaka Sutra 3.26 — the cooling refrigerant lepa with lotus, blue water lily, sandalwood, vetiver. The classical “post-sun” face mask.
How to apply Mix to paste with ghee or rose water. Apply 1cm thick to face. Keep 30 min. Lift off. · 2× weekly.
Vaidya review required
This formulation requires verification by a qualified vaidya before clinical or commercial use — for botanical-identity confirmation, dose calibration, and patient-population safety.