Chandraprabha Vati (Gutika/ tablet) is an Ayurvedic medicine.It is used in fever, asthma, cough, loss of consciousness, sinusitis, delirium, diminished vision, a heaviness of head etc. It is highly efficient and a fast acting drug. It should be taken under the supervision of a good Ayurvedic physician only.
Read Ayurvedic Tablets (Vati or Gulika) - Introduction, how to prepare & preserve
Ingredients of Chandraprabha Vati
- Chandraprabha (Karpura)
- Vacha
- Musta
- Bhunimba (Kiratatikta)
- Amrita (Guduchi)
- Daruka (Devadaru)
- Haridra
- Ativisha
- Darvi (Daruharidra)
- Pippalimula (Pippali)
- Chitraka
- Dhanyaka
- Haritaki
- Bibhitaka
- Amalaki
- Chavya
- Vidanga
- Gajapippali
- Shunthi
- Maricha
- Pippali
- Makshika dhatu bhasma (Swarna Makshika Bhasma)
- Yava kshara (Yava)
- Sarji Kshara (Svarjikshara)
- Saindhava lavana
- Sauvarchala lavana
- Vida lavana
- Trivrit
- Danti
- Patraka (Tejapatra)
- Tvak
- Ela (Sukshmaila)
- Vamshalochana (Vamsha)
- Hata loha (Lauha) bhasma
- Sita
- Shilajatu
- Guggulu
(Reference: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyamakhanad, Adhyaya- 7: 40-49)
Dosage
1-2 tablet (500 mg) twice a day
Anupana
Water, milk
Indications
- Vibandha (Constipation)
- Anaha (Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools)
- Shula (Colicky Pain)
- Granthi (Cyst)
- Pandu (Anaemia)
- Kamala (Jaundice)
- Mutrakricchra (Dysuria)
- Prameha (Urinary disorders)
- Ashmari (Calculus)
- Arsha (Haemorrhoids)
- Arbuda (Tumor)
- Mutraghata (Urinary obstruction)
- Antra Vriddhi (Hernia)
- Kati Shula (Lower backache)
- Kushtha (Diseases of skin)
- Kandu (Itching)
- Plihodara (Disorder of Spleen, Ascites associated with splenomegaly)
- Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano)
- Dantaroga (Dental disease)
- Netraroga (Eye disorder)
- Aruchi (Tastelessness)
- Mandagni (Impaired digestive fire)
- Striroga (Gynaecological disorders)
- Artava Ruja (Dysmenorrhoea)
- Shukra Dosha (Vitiation of semen)
- Daurbalya (Weakness)
Therapeutic Uses
- In constipation and haemorrhoids (piles), it should be taken along with Triphala Gugulu (500mg) and Abhayarishta (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after a meal.
- In abdominal distension, colic pain and bloating, it should be used with Shankha Vati (125mg), Shoolvajrini Ras (250mg) and Kumaryasava (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after meal.
- In cyst or small tumour, it is used with Kachnar Gugul (500mg) and Punarnavadi Mandur (250mg) twice a day after a meal with lukewarm water.
- In anaemia and jaundice, it should be used with Punarnavadi Mandur (250mg) and Lohasava (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after meal.
- In dysuria and other urinary disorders, it should be taken with Punarnavadi Vati (250mg) and Gokshuradi Gugul (500mg) twice a day after meal. Brihatyadi Kashayam (20ml + 60ml water) may also be taken twice a day 1 hour before breakfast and dinner.
- In renal calculus or stone, it should be taken with Hajrulyahud Bhasma (125mg), Gokshuradi Gugul (500mg), Punarnavadi Vati (250mg) twice a day 1 hour before breakfast and dinner. Chandanasava (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after a meal may also be added.
- In urinary obstruction, Chandraprabha Vati is taken along with Shwet Parpati (125mg), Gokshuradi Gugul (500mg) and Punarnavadi Vati (250mg).
- In an inguinal hernia, it should be taken with Kachnar Gugul (500mg) and Punarnavadi Mandur (250mg) and Kumaryasava or Punarnavasava (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after meal.
- In a low back pain, cervical pain, lumbar pain and sciatica, it should be taken with Trayodashang Gugul (500mg) and Ekangvir Ras (125mg) twice a day after meal. Balarishta (15ml) and Ashwagandharishta (15ml) mixed with 30ml water may also be added.
- In arthritis and joint pain, it should be taken with Yograj Gugul (500mg) and Punarnavadi Mandur (250mg) twice a day after meal. Maharasnadi Kashayam or Rasna Saptakam Kashayam (20ml + 60ml water) may also be taken twice a day 1 hour before breakfast and dinner.
- In itching and other skin diseases, Chandraprabha Vati is used along with Manjishthadi Kashayam or Nimbamrutadi Kashayam (20ml + 60ml water) and Gandhak Rasayan (250mg) twice a day 1 hour before breakfast and dinner. Khadirarishta or Mahamanjishtharishta (15ml+ 15ml water) may also be taken twice a day after meal.
- In diseases of liver and spleen, impaired digestion and tastelessness, Chandraprabha Vati is taken with Arogyavardhini Vati (250mg), Punarnavadi Mandur (250mg), Shankha Vati or Sutshekhar Ras (125mg) and Kumaryasava (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after meal.
- In fistula in ano, Chandraprabha Vati is taken along with Saptavimsati Gugul (500mg), Gandhak Rasayan (250mg) and Arogyavardhini Vati (250mg) twice a day after meal. Jatyadi Oil is applied locally.
- In dysmenorrhea and other gynaecological problems, it is used with Ashokarishta or Kumaryasava (15ml +15ml water) twice a day after meal.
- In male sexual problems and infertility, it is used along with Shukrashodhan Vati or Shukramatrika Vati (250mg) and Gokshuradi Gugul (500mg) twice a day after meal.
- In general weakness, it is used with Ashwagandharishta or Lohasava (15ml + 15ml water) twice a day after meal.
Side Effects, Pregnancy Safety & Precaution
- No side effects reported.
- It is strictly prohibited during pregnancy.
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