Dhanwantharam kashayam is widely used an Ayurvedic medicine for neurologic disorders, post-natal care and degenerative diseases.
Benefits of Dhanwantharam kashayam.
It is very effective in all kinds of fracture and acute injuries because it speeds up the bone regrowth and reduce the risk of inflammations.
It is very effective in joint injuries and dislocation associated with complications, to regain the strength and mobility.
It is used in degenerative disease. It reduces the rate of cell decay and senile changes in old age people.
It reduces inflammations on injuries and fractures so it is useful in sub-acute cases.
It can be used in treatment of Demyelinating disease, motor neuron disease and lateral sclerosis.
It is very effective in post-traumatic osteo arthritis.
It can be used in traumatic disorders of back bone.
Dhanwantharam kashayam is used in female vaginal diseases. It is widely used in post-natal care of ladies to reduce puerperal pain after delivery, bladder incontinence etc and to regain the uterine strength.
Indications of Dhanwantharam kashayam
Soothika – post natal care of mother
Bala – paediatric muscle strengthening
Marma – injuries on vital points of body
Asthi – disease related to bone and bone growth
Hatha ksheeneshu poojitham – can be used for general debility
Jwara –fever
Gulma – Pain and distension of abdomen
Grahonmada – psychiatric problems
Moothraghatham – urination difficulties
Anthra vridhi – hernia
Yoni roga kshayapaham – female reproductive organ related disorders
Sarva vata vikara jith – it cures all kind of aliments due to Vata
Ingredients of Dhnwantharam kashayam
| Flannel weed | Bala | Sida cordifolia Linn. |
It is anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, contraceptive and anti-fungal activity. It is a tonic for strengthening nerves and muscles in various neuro motor diseases.
| Barley | Yava | Hordeum vulgare |
Barley grass promotes sleep; has antidiabetic effect; regulates blood pressure; enhances immunity; protects liver; has anti-acne/detoxifying and antidepressant effects; improves gastrointestinal function; has anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypolipidemic, and antigout effects; reduces hyperuricemia; prevents hypoxia, cardiovascular diseases, fatigue, and constipation; alleviates atopic dermatitis; is a calcium supplement; improves cognition; and so on.
| Indian jujube/ Ber | Kola | Ziziphus jujuba |
It improves digestive fire, clears Ama, and it is anulomana. It is used in the treatment of indigestion, loss of taste, loss of appetite, constipation, distension of abdomen, thirst and splenomegaly.
| horse gram | Kulatha
|
Macrotyloma uniflorum
Or Dolochos biflorus |
Raw horse gram seeds not only possess antihyperglycemic properties, but also have qualities which reduce insulin resistance. Having rooksha guna, it reduces sotha (swelling) and with its vaatanulomana property, it helps in regularising peristalsis and relieves constipation.
Dasamoola
It is a group of roots of ten herbs used as a combination in many formulations in Ayurveda.
Dasamoola is the Sanskrit name for a group of medicinal plants, classified as proving beneficial in cases of Asthma and difficult respiration. It was originally composed by Acharya Sushrutha. The name is derived from the words dasa (ten) and moola, translating to “root”. It includes the plants from the Laghupanchamoola and Bṛhatpanchamoola groups of medicinal plants.As discussed, t is a group of roots of ten herbs used as a combination in many formulations in Ayurveda.
Used together as a combination in Ayurvedic formulations, Dasamoola has Anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It works as a strong anti-rheumatic agent. It is useful in reducing edema. Being mainly Vaatahara it gives strength to the body. It is useful in all diseases related to nerves and muscles.
The ten plants included in Dasamoola are,
| 1. Indian bael | Bilwa | Aegle marmelos |
It has anti-inflammatory properties and it is effective in peptic ulcer. It is anti-diarrhoeal, anti-diabetic and anti-microbial. Being a part of Dasamoola (group of roots of Ten plants) it helps to enhance its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
| 2. Headache tree | Agnimantha | Premna integrifolia Linn. |
It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antinociceptive, anti-arthritic, anti-bacterial, anti-cancerous, anti-microbial, anthelmintic, immuno-modulatory, hypoglycaemic, neuro-protective and anti-ulcer properties. It is CNS depressant, Cardiac stimulant, and cardio-protective.
| 3. Indian trumpet flower | Syonaka | Oroxylum indicum |
It has anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, hepato-protective, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, immune-modulatory, nephro-protective, and cardio-protective properties.
| 4. Yellow snake tree | Paatala | Stereospermum suaveolens |
It is useful in the treatment of diabetes, pain, fever, inflammations and asthma.
| 5. Beechwood | Gambhari | Gmelina arborea |
It has anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anthelmintic, anti-microbial, cardio-protective, anti-ulcer, gastro-protective, anti-cancerous, anti-hyperlipidaemic and immunomodulatory activity. It is the one of the main ingredients in Dasamoola for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic property.
| 6. Dabra | Prisniparni | Uraria picta |
It has anti-inflammatory, expectorant and diuretic properties. It is used as a tonic to nerves and heart. It is useful in bone fracture healing.
| 7. Sal leaved desmodium | Saliparni | Desmodium gangeticum |
It is famous for its cardioprotective properties. It helps to strengthen the heart muscles. It has analgesic, aphrodisiac, diuretic, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory and haemorrhagic properties. It is used to treat fever, vomiting and diarrhoea, cough and asthma.
| 8. Indian nightshade | Brihati | Solanum indicum |
It has anti-oxidants. It also has anti-cancerous, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, immuno-modulatory, neuroprotective, diaphoretic, expectorant and stimulant properties.
| 9. Yellow-berried nightshade | Kantakari | Solanum xanthocarpum |
It has anti-oxidant and anti-cancer activities. It possesses anti-asthmatic, hypoglycaemic, hepatoprotective, anti-bacterial and insect repellent properties.
| 10. Puncture vine | Gokshura | Tribulus terrestris |
It is useful in diseases such as hormonal imbalance, sexual problems, heart problems, kidney problems and various skin diseases. It helps in reducing blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
| Coiling leaf salmon | Meda | Polygonatum cirrhifolium ROYLE |
It is used in the treatment of loss of vigour, pain in the abdomen, kidney disorders, pain in the hips, swelling, fullness & distension of abdomen, diseases of bones & joints, skin eruptions, and respiratory diseases.
| Whorled solomon’s seal. | Mahameda | Polygonatum verticillatum(Linn.) |
It is used as a demulcent, diuretic, energiser, aphrodisiac, sedative, hypoglycemic, anti-tumor, analgesic, and a general tonic. It is a cardiac and nervine tonic,too.
| Himalayan cedar | Mahadaru | Cedrus deodara |
It is useful as an expectorant in cough. It relieves asthma and other respiratory diseases by clearing the airways and enhancing the movements of respiratory tract.
It has anti-diabetic effect as it helps reduce high blood sugar levels in blood.
It helps to calm the mind and improves sleep quality.
| Indian madder | Manjishtha | Rubia cordifolia L. |
It is a blood purifier. Used in the treatments of almost all skin diseases. It improves complexion. It enhances the liver functions. Beneficial in diarrhoea and eye diseases.
| Purple roscoea lily | Kakoli | Roscoea purpurea Sm./ Roscoea procera Wall |
It is a general tonic. Sweet in taste and cold in potency, it improves strength of the body. It can be used in the treatment of diabetes, hypertension, diarrhoea, fever, male infertility, leucorrhoea and many types of inflammation.
| White lily | Ksheerakakoli | Lilium polyphyllum D.DON |
It is sweet in taste and cold in potency. It works as an expectorant, aphrodisiac, diuretic, anti-pyretic, and a general health tonic.
| Red sandalwood | Seeta/Raktachandana | Pterocarpus santalinus L. |
It has anti-inflammatory, anti-pyretic, anthelmintic, aphrodisiac, anti-hyperglycaemic and diaphoretic properties. It is used in the treatment of fever, haemorrhage and dysentery.
| Indian sarsaparilla | Sariba | Hemidesmus indicus (L.) SCHULT |
It is a coolant and a potent detoxifier. It is demulcent, alterative, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, tonic, anti-pyretic, and blood purifier. It is used in leprosy, other skin diseases, fever, asthma, bronchitis, syphilis, pruritus, diseases of the urinary tract and leucorrhoea.
| Indian costus root | Kushtham
|
Saussurea lappa
|
It is a carminative, aphrodisiac, anthelmintic, and tonic. It stimulates the brain. It is used in the diseases of liver and kidney. It is also useful in the treatment of deafness, headache, paralysis, asthma, cough, chronic fever, inflammation, and ophthalmic conditions.
| Indian valerian
|
Tagara
|
Valeriana wallichii
|
It is useful in neurological, psychological and digestive disorders. It calms mind, strengthens nerves and prevents convulsions. It is used in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy and paralysis. It has anti-inflammatory properties by which it is beneficial in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is a carminative and anti-spasmodic. So, it is used in abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, loss of appetite and indigestion. It improves the circulatory system and reduces High blood pressure. It is an ingredient in many ayurvedic anti-hypertensive formulations.
| Jivak | Jeevaka | Malaxis acuminata D.DON |
It sweet in taste and cold in potency. It works as an aphrodisiac and a tonic. It is used in the treatment of fever, burning sensation, tuberculosis, haematemesis, seminal diseases, emaciation and general debility.
| Fly bearing malaxys | Rishabhaka | Malaxis muscifera/ Microstylis muscifera Ridley. |
It sweet in taste and cold in potency. It works as an aphrodisiac and a tonic. It is used in the treatment of fever, burning sensation, tuberculosis, haematemesis, seminal diseases, emaciation and general debility.
| Indian valerian
|
Kalanusari
|
Valeriana wallichii
|
It is useful in neurological, psychological and digestive disorders. It calms mind, strengthens nerves and prevents convulsions. It is used in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy and paralysis. It has anti-inflammatory properties by which it is beneficial in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is a carminative and anti-spasmodic. So, it is used in abdominal pain, flatulence, bloating, loss of appetite and indigestion. It improves the circulatory system and reduces High blood pressure. It is an ingredient in many ayurvedic anti-hypertensive formulations.
| Stone flower | Saileya | Parmelia perlata Huds. |
It has cooling, anti-inflammatory, and aphrodisiac properties. It is used in the treatment of cough and other upper respiratory tract infections, asthma, skin diseases, renal calculi, urinary tract diseases like burning micturition, and swelling.
| Calamus root/sweet flag | Vacha | Acorus calamus L. |
The root is aromatic. It has stimulant, emetic, expectorant, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac, laxative, diuretic, antispasmodic, carminative, and anthelmintic properties. It is slightly tonic, and excitant, and forms a useful adjunct to other tonics and stimulants. It may be used in cases of flatulent colic, atonic dyspepsia etc.
| Agarwood | Agaru | Aquillaria agallocha |
It has remarkable anti-inflammatory property. It is used in the treatment of ear, nose& throat infections, cough & cold, breathing difficulty, asthma etc. It is beneficial in cleansing the wounds, useful in skin diseases and improving the complexion.
| Spreading hogweed | Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa |
The name Punarnava means it has the capability to repair and regenerate itself. It does the same function in our body also. It is an important anti-inflammatory medicinal herb well known for its diuretic and antioedematous properties. Here it works as a diuretic, by balancing the water retention at the same time helping to reduce oedema in the visceral organs being beneficial in ascites, splenomegaly etc. It can eliminate the unwanted fluid collected in tissues and reduce swelling and thereby reverse inflammation.
| Indian ginseng | Aswagandha | Withania somnifera |
The plant has been used as an aphrodisiac, liver tonic, anti-inflammatory agent, and more recently to treat asthma, ulcers, insomnia, and senile dementia. Clinical trials and animal research support the use of ashwagandha for anxiety, cognitive and neurological disorders, inflammation, and Parkinson’s disease.
| Wild asparagus | Satavari
|
Asparagus racemosus |
It has anti-oxidants and immuno-stimulants. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-hepatotoxic, anti-bacterial, anti-oxytocic, and reproductive agents.
| Himalayan fritillary | Ksheerasukla | Fritillaria roylei Hook.f |
It is a general tonic. Sweet in taste and cold in potency, it improves strength of the body. It has anti-asthmatic, anti-rheumatic, febrifuge, galactagogue, haemostatic, and oxytocic properties. It can be used in the treatment of diabetes, asthma, hypertension, diarrhoea, fever, male infertility, leucorrhoea and many types of inflammation.
| Liquorice | Yashti | Glycyrrhiza glabra L. |
It has anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-malarial, anti-spasmodic, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-viral, anti-fungal, anti-hyperglycaemic and hepato-protective properties.
Thriphala-a group of 3 drugs namely,
| Chebulic myrobalan | Pathya | Terminalia chebula RETZ. & WILLD. |
It is one of the main drugs in Ayurveda, one of the Rasayana and a member of an important group, Triphala. It is used in a wide variety of diseases as it possesses anti-bacterial anti-fungal anti-viral anti-diabetic anti-mutagenic anti-oxidant anti-ulcer and wound-healing properties.
| Beleric myrobalan, Bahera | Aksha | Terminalia bellirica (GAERTN.) ROXB. |
A very good healer of gastric diseases, common cold, leukoderma and also cures digestive disorders. It has laxative and anti-inflammatory actions. It is one of the important ingredients in triphala an Ayurvedic preparation. Other properties for which it is used are as health tonic and as rejuvenator. It is used in treatment of piles also.
| Amla, Indian gooseberry | Dhatri | Emblica officinalis GAERTN. |
Amla exhibits strong antioxidant activity. It is one of the most important plants in the traditional Ayurvedic medical system as well as in other traditional health systems for immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, antiulcer and hepatoprotective actions. It is widely used for anti-diabetic effect.It is a part of the famous group of drugs called Thriphala.
| Indian dill | Sathaahwa
|
Anethum sowa Roxb.exFlem |
It is advised in the treatment of abdominal colic, diarrhoea, fever, wounds and eye diseases.
It is used as an ingredient in gripe water, given to relieve colic pain in babies and flatulence in young children. The seed is aromatic, carminative, mildly diuretic, galactagogue, stimulant and stomachic. The essential oil in the seed relieves intestinal spasms and griping, helping to settle colic. The carminative volatile oil improves appetite, relieves gas and aids digestion. Chewing the seeds improves bad breath. Anethum stimulates milk flow in lactating mothers, and is often given to cattle for this reason. It also cures urinary complaints, piles and mental disorders.
| Wild bean | Mudgaparni | Phaseolus trilobus |
It is good for eyes. It improves the quality and increases the quantity of sperm cells. So, it is used in many male reproductive disorders, like oligospermia. It is also used in the treatment of fever, worms, gastritis, indigestion, rheumatoid arthritis, and diarrhoea.
| Blue wiss/rabbit vine | Maashaparni | Teramnus labialis (L.) Spreng. |
It is a general tonic. Being cold in potency and sweet in taste, it gives strength to the body. It improves the quality and increases the quantity of sperm cells. So, it is used in many male reproductive disorders, like oligospermia. It alleviates fever, burning sensation, and diseases of the circulatory system. It may cause constipation in some persons.
| Cardamom | Ela | Elettaria cardamomum (L.) Maton |
It can help in controlling asthma. It is beneficial in teeth and gum infections, cataracts, nausea, diarrhoea, as well as cardiac, digestive and kidney disorders.
| Cinnamon/Dalchini | Twak | Cinnamomum zeylanica |
It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, and anti-diabetic properties. It helps lower the cholesterol levels in blood. It is used in vomiting, gastro-intestinal problems and breathing disorders. It can strengthen the heart muscles.
| Indian silver fir | Taleesapatra | Abies webbiana LINDL. |
It has anti-bacterial, mast cell stabilising, anxiolytic, anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory, anti-tussive, and CNS depressant properties.
AS ANUPANA/PRAKSHEPADRAVYA-TO BE TAKEN MIXED WITH THE KASHAYA
Saindhava
Details of the manufacturing
As already discussed, Dhanwantharam kashayam has 42 herbs as ingredients in equal quantity.
All these ingredients should be washed well and dried up in shade.
Take the ingredients in dried & crushed form in an earthern pot. Now add 16 times clean water into it. Make it boil and then cook in the open vessel with low fire. Reduce the quantity into one by eighth of the initial quantity. Make sure to mix it in between with a wooden ladle. Also, the fire should be kept low to make sure that all the active ingredients in the herbs needed are absorbed well into the water. Once the quantity is reduced to one by eighth of the initial amount of water, remove the vessel from the fire. Squeeze and drain through a clean white cloth. Collect the decoction in a clean vessel and discard the solid waste. Drink the mild warm decoction.
Dosha Dooshya Predominance with roga margas.
Dhanwantharam kashayam is thridosha hara especially Vaata pitha hara, brimhana and anulomana, raktha prasadhana, marma vikaranuth and balya.
It acts on both aabhyantara and madhyama rogamarga
Dosage and Usage of Dhanwantharam kashayam
Dosage: two Pala.
Usage:
Kashayam is advised to take in empty stomach, once the ingested food is digested well and aahaararasa is formed well.
Usage of kashayam with prescribed prakshepadravyas according to the condition of disease and the patient gives the best results mostly.
Exercises and Yoga.
As Dhanwantharam kashayam targets mainly acute injuries, fractures and inflammations, the person should take rest at the time of injury. After healing injuries specific yogacharya including nadisuddhi pranayama, bhujangaasana, pavanamuktasana, suryanamaskara is recommended depends on the site of injuries and condition of healing.
Regular exercise helps improve bioavailability of the medicine and food ingested and leads to positive health.
Yoga can maintain harmony within the body and with the surrounding system.
Suryanamaskara
Pavanamuktasana
Nadisudhi pranayama
Bhujangasana
Simple exercises for lungs and heart health
All the exercises and physical exertions must be decided and done under the supervision of a medical expert only.
Recommended diet and behaviour
Diet:
- To be avoided
Heavy meals and difficult to digest foods – cause indigestion.
junk foods- cause disturbance in digestion and reduces the bioavailability of the medicine
carbonated drinks – makes the stomach more acidic and disturbed digestion
refrigerated and frozen foods – causes weak and sluggish digestion by weakening Agni (digestive fire)
curd – causes vidaaha and thereby many other diseases
Dried non vegetarian food items
- To be added
Light meals and easily digestible foods
Freshly prepared egg, fish curry etc. Avoid fried items.
Green gram, soups, sesame oil.
freshly cooked and warm food processed with cumin seeds, ginger, black pepper, ajwain etc
milk and milk products.
Nuts and dry fruits.
Behaviour:
Protect yourself from cold climate.
Better to avoid exposure to excessive sunlight wind rain or dust.
Avoid lifting heavy weights and other vigorous physical activities.
Maintain a regular food and sleep schedule.
Avoid holding or forcing the urges like urine, faeces, cough, sneeze etc.
Avoid day sleep and sitting awake late night.
Side effects and contraindications
No known side effects reported.
Classical reference of Dhanwantharam Kashayam
SAHASRAYOGAM VATAVYADHI 42
Equivalent medicines.
Vidaryadi kashayam
Veerataradi kashayam
Brands Available
AVS Kottakal
AVN Madurai
AVP Coimbatore
Research papers
Dhanwantara Kashaya
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23692087/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7186759/
Aswagandha
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4687242/
Kakoli
Ksheerakakoli
http://www.jofamericanscience.org/journals/am-sci/0505/11_0903_anataomy_LILIUM_am0505.pdf
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/amrit.htm
Bala
https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1573(199902)13:1%3C75::AID-PTR387%3E3.0.CO;2-
Bhadradaru
anti-inflammatory and analgesic
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10350366/
Yava
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5904770/
Kola
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4557242/
Dasamoola
Analgesic anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet properties
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4395922/
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