Chandraprabha Vati चंद्रप्रभा वटी
Candraprabhā Vaṭī
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:10 · from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49
Chandraprabha Vati (Candraprabhā Vaṭī) is a classical Ayurvedic tablet or pill (Vaṭī / Guṭikā) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (12:10), which takes it from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49. It is made from 37 ingredients, the largest amounts being Śilājatu, Guggulu and Sitā. The Formulary gives a dose of 250 to 500 mg, taken with water, milk, gungily powder. 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, 12:10, which takes the formula from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Vaṭī / Guṭikā — tablet or pill |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:10 (e-book p. 512) |
| Classical source | Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49 |
| Ingredients | 37 |
| Dose (AFI) | 250 to 500 mg |
| Anupāna | Water, milk, gungily powder |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Vaṭī / Guṭikā?
The ingredients are powdered, ground with a liquid (bhāvanā) such as a herbal juice or decoction, and rolled into pills or pressed into tablets.
Ingredients of Chandraprabha Vati
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:10. 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 | Candraprabhā (Karpūra) (Sub.Ext.) | 3 g |
| 2 | Vacā (Rz.) | 3 g |
| 3 | Mustā (Rz.) | 3 g |
| 4 | Bhūnimba (Kirātatikta) (Pl.) | 3 g |
| 5 | Amṛtā (Guḍūcī) (St.) | 3 g |
| 6 | Dāruka (Devadāru) (Ht.Wd.) | 3 g |
| 7 | Haridrā (Rz.) | 3 g |
| 8 | Ativiṣā (Rt.Tr.) | 3 g |
| 9 | Dārvī (Dāruharidrā) (St.) | 3 g |
| 10 | Pippalīmūla (Pippalī) (Rt.) | 3 g |
| 11 | Citraka (Rt.) | 3 g |
| 12 | Dhānyaka (Fr.) | 3 g |
| 13 | Harītakī (P.) | 3 g |
| 14 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 3 g |
| 15 | Āmalakī (P.) | 3 g |
| 16 | Cavya (St.) | 3 g |
| 17 | Viḍaṅga (Fr.) | 3 g |
| 18 | Gajapippalī (Fr.) | 3 g |
| 19 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 3 g |
| 20 | Marica (Fr.) | 3 g |
| 21 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 3 g |
| 22 | Mākṣika dhātu bhasma (Mākṣika) | 3 g |
| 23 | Yava kṣāra (Yava) (Pl.) | 3 g |
| 24 | Sarji Kṣāra (Svarjīkṣāra) | 3 g |
| 25 | Saindhava lavaṇa | 3 g |
| 26 | Sauvarcala lavaṇa | 3 g |
| 27 | Vida lavaṇa | 3 g |
| 28 | Trivṛt (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 29 | Dantī (Rt.) | 12 g |
| 30 | Patraka (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 12 g |
| 31 | Tvak (St.Bk.) | 12 g |
| 32 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 12 g |
| 33 | Vaṃśarocana (Vaṃśa) (S.C.) | 12 g |
| 34 | Hāṭa loha (Lauha) bhasma | 24 g |
| 35 | Sitā | 48 g |
| 36 | Śilājatu | 96 g |
| 37 | Guggulu (Exd.) | 96 g |
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 Chandraprabha Vati or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Vibandha — Constipation
- Ānāha — Distension of abdomen due to obstruction to passage of urine and stools
- Śūla — Colicky Pain
- Granthi — Cyst
- Pāṇḍu — Anaemia
- Kāmalā — Jaundice
- Mūtrakṛcchra — Dysuria
- Prameha — Urinary disorders
- Aśmarī — Calculus
- Arśa — Haemorrhoids
- Arbuda — Tumor
- Mūtrāghāta — Urinary obstruction
- Āntra Vṛddhi — Hernia
- Kaṭi Śūla — Lower backache
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Kaṇḍū — Itching
- Plīhodara — Disorder of Spleen, Ascites associated with spleenomegaly
- Bhagandara — Fistula-in-ano
- Dantaroga — Dental disease
- Netraroga — Eye disorder
- Aruci — Tastelessness
- Mandāgni — Impaired digestive fire
- Strīroga — Gynaecological disorders
- Ārtava Rujā — Dysmenorrhoea
- Śukra Doṣa — Vitiation of semen
- Daurbalya — Weakness
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 250 to 500 mg
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Water, milk, gungily powder
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- 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 Chandraprabha Vati
What is Chandraprabha Vati?
Chandraprabha Vati (Candraprabhā Vaṭī) is a classical Ayurvedic tablet or pill (Vaṭī / Guṭikā) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (12:10), which takes it from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49. It is made from 37 ingredients, the largest amounts being Śilājatu, Guggulu and Sitā. The Formulary gives a dose of 250 to 500 mg, taken with water, milk, gungily powder. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Chandraprabha Vati?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:10, Chandraprabha Vati contains 37 ingredients: Candraprabhā (Karpūra) 3 g, Vacā 3 g, Mustā 3 g, Bhūnimba (Kirātatikta) 3 g, Amṛtā (Guḍūcī) 3 g, Dāruka (Devadāru) 3 g, Haridrā 3 g, Ativiṣā 3 g, Dārvī (Dāruharidrā) 3 g, Pippalīmūla (Pippalī) 3 g, Citraka 3 g, Dhānyaka 3 g, Harītakī 3 g, Bibhītaka 3 g, Āmalakī 3 g, Cavya 3 g, Viḍaṅga 3 g, Gajapippalī 3 g, Śuṇṭhī 3 g, Marica 3 g, Pippalī 3 g, Mākṣika dhātu bhasma (Mākṣika) 3 g, Yava kṣāra 3 g, Sarji Kṣāra (Svarjīkṣāra) 3 g, Saindhava lavaṇa 3 g, Sauvarcala lavaṇa 3 g, Vida lavaṇa 3 g, Trivṛt 12 g, Dantī 12 g, Patraka (Tejapatra) 12 g, Tvak 12 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 12 g, Vaṃśarocana (Vaṃśa) 12 g, Hāṭa loha bhasma 24 g, Sitā 48 g, Śilājatu 96 g, Guggulu 96 g.
What is the dose of Chandraprabha Vati?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:10 gives a dose of 250 to 500 mg, taken with water, milk, gungily powder. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Chandraprabha Vati from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:10 takes the formula of Chandraprabha Vati from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49.
Is Chandraprabha Vati 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, 12:10. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Chandraprabha Vati?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Chandraprabha Vati. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 12:10, CANDRAPRABHā VAṭī, e-book p. 512. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 7: 40-49
