Kanakasava कनकासव (Kanakāsava)
Kanakāsava
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:9 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102
Kanakasava (Kanakāsava) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:9), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102. It is made from 14 ingredients, the largest amounts being Drākṣā, Dhātakī and Kanaka (Dhattūra). 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, 1:9, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102. 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, 1:9 (e-book p. 53) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102 |
| Ingredients | 14 |
| 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 Kanakasava
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:9. 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 | Kanaka (Dhattūra) (Pl.) | 192 g |
| 2 | Vṛṣamūla tvak (Vāsā) (Rt.) | 192 g |
| 3 | Madhuka (Yaṣṭī) (Rt.) | 96 g |
| 4 | Māgadhī (Pippalī) (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 5 | Vyāghrī (Kaṇṭakārī) (Pl.) | 96 g |
| 6 | Keśara (Nāgakeśara) (Stmn.) | 96 g |
| 7 | Viśvabheṣaja (Śuṇṭhī) (Rz.) | 96 g |
| 8 | Bhārṅgī (Rt.) | 96 g |
| 9 | Tālīśapatra (Tālīsa) (Lf.) | 96 g |
| 10 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 768 g |
| 11 | Drākṣā (Dr.Fr.) | 960 g |
| 12 | Water | 24.576l |
| 13 | Śarkarā | 4.800 kg |
| 14 | Kṣaudra (Madhu) | 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 Kanakasava or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Kāsa — Cough
- Śvāsa — Dyspnoea/Asthma
- Rājayakṣmā — Tuberculosis
- Kṣata Kṣīṇa — Debility due to chest injury
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 Kanakasava
What is Kanakasava?
Kanakasava (Kanakāsava) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:9), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102. It is made from 14 ingredients, the largest amounts being Drākṣā, Dhātakī and Kanaka (Dhattūra). 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 Kanakasava?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:9, Kanakasava contains 14 ingredients: Kanaka (Dhattūra) 192 g, Vṛṣamūla tvak (Vāsā) 192 g, Madhuka (Yaṣṭī) 96 g, Māgadhī (Pippalī) 96 g, Vyāghrī (Kaṇṭakārī) 96 g, Keśara (Nāgakeśara) 96 g, Viśvabheṣaja (Śuṇṭhī) 96 g, Bhārṅgī 96 g, Tālīśapatra (Tālīsa) 96 g, Dhātakī 768 g, Drākṣā 960 g, Water 24.576l, Śarkarā 4.800 kg, Kṣaudra 2.400 kg.
What is the dose of Kanakasava?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:9 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 Kanakasava from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:9 takes the formula of Kanakasava from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102.
Is Kanakasava 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, 1:9. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Kanakasava?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Kanakasava. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:9, KANAKāSAVA, e-book p. 53. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvalī, Hikkāśvāsdhikāra: 98-102
