Chandanasava
Candanāsava
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38
Chandanasava (Candanāsava) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:15), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38. It is made from 27 ingredients, the largest amounts being Drākṣā, Dhātakī and Candana (Śveta candana). The Formulary gives a dose of 12 to 24 ml. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Āsava / Ariṣṭa — fermented liquid medicine |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15 (e-book p. 62) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38 |
| Ingredients | 27 |
| Dose (AFI) | 12 to 24 ml |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Āsava / Ariṣṭa?
Herbs are fermented in a solution of jaggery or sugar. An Ariṣṭa is made from a decoction of the herbs, an Āsava from the herbs or their juice without boiling. Fermentation produces a small amount of alcohol, which preserves the medicine.
Ingredients of Chandanasava
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candana (Śveta candana) (Ht. Wd.) | 48 g |
| 2 | Bālaka (Hrīvera) (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 3 | Mustā (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 4 | Gambhārī (St. Bk.) | 48 g |
| 5 | Nīlotpala (Utpala) (Fl.) | 48 g |
| 6 | Priyaṅgu (Fl.) | 48 g |
| 7 | Padmaka (St.) | 48 g |
| 8 | Lodhra (St. Bk.) | 48 g |
| 9 | Mañjiṣṭhā (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 10 | Rakta Candana (Ht. Wd.) | 48 g |
| 11 | Pāṭhā (Rt. /Pl.) | 48 g |
| 12 | Kirātatikta (Pl.) | 48 g |
| 13 | Nyagrodha (St. Bk.) | 48 g |
| 14 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 48 g |
| 15 | Śaṭī (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 16 | Parpaṭa (Pl.) | 48 g |
| 17 | Madhūka (Fl.) | 48 g |
| 18 | Rāsnā (Rt./Pl) | 48 g |
| 19 | Paṭola (Lf.) | 48 g |
| 20 | Kāñcanāraka (Kācanāra) (St.Bk.) | 48 g |
| 21 | Āmrātvak (Āmra) (St.Bk.) | 48 g |
| 22 | Mocarasa (Śālmalī) (Exd.) | 48 g |
| 23 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 768 g |
| 24 | Drākṣā (Dr.Fr.) | 960 g |
| 25 | Water | 24.576g |
| 26 | Śarkarā | 4.800 kg |
| 27 | Guḍa | 2.400 kg |
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Chandanasava or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Śukrameha — Spermatorrhoea
- Mūtrakṛcchra — Dysuria
- Hṛdroga — Heart disease
- Balakṣaya — Loss of strength / immunity
- Kārśya — Emaciation
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 12 to 24 ml
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Contains self-generated alcohol from fermentation and is sweetened with jaggery or sugar. Ask a physician first if you are pregnant, have diabetes or liver disease, or must avoid alcohol.
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Chandanasava
What is Chandanasava?
Chandanasava (Candanāsava) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:15), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38. It is made from 27 ingredients, the largest amounts being Drākṣā, Dhātakī and Candana (Śveta candana). The Formulary gives a dose of 12 to 24 ml. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Chandanasava?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15, Chandanasava contains 27 ingredients: Candana (Śveta candana) 48 g, Bālaka (Hrīvera) 48 g, Mustā 48 g, Gambhārī 48 g, Nīlotpala (Utpala) 48 g, Priyaṅgu 48 g, Padmaka 48 g, Lodhra 48 g, Mañjiṣṭhā 48 g, Rakta Candana 48 g, Pāṭhā (Rt. /Pl.) 48 g, Kirātatikta 48 g, Nyagrodha 48 g, Pippalī 48 g, Śaṭī 48 g, Parpaṭa 48 g, Madhūka 48 g, Rāsnā (Rt./Pl) 48 g, Paṭola 48 g, Kāñcanāraka (Kācanāra) 48 g, Āmrātvak (Āmra) 48 g, Mocarasa (Śālmalī) 48 g, Dhātakī 768 g, Drākṣā 960 g, Water 24.576g, Śarkarā 4.800 kg, Guḍa 2.400 kg.
What is the dose of Chandanasava?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15 gives a dose of 12 to 24 ml. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Chandanasava from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15 takes the formula of Chandanasava from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38.
Is Chandanasava made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:15. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Chandanasava?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Chandanasav. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:15, CANDANāSAVA, e-book p. 62. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Śukramehādhikāra: 34-38
