Kankayan Vati
Kāṅkāyana Guṭikā
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:5 · from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62
Kankayan Vati (Kāṅkāyana Guṭikā) is a classical Ayurvedic tablet or pill (Vaṭī / Guṭikā) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (12:5), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62. It is made from 18 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 2 g, taken with ghee, milk, water, madya, cow's urine, triphalā kāṣāya. 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, 12:5, which takes the formula from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62. 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, 12:5 (e-book p. 503) |
| Classical source | Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62 |
| Ingredients | 18 |
| Dose (AFI) | 2 g |
| Anupāna | Ghee, milk, water, madya, cow's urine, Triphalā Kāṣāya |
| 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 Kankayan Vati
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:5. 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 | Śaṭī (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 2 | Puṣkaramūla (Puṣkara) (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 3 | Dantī (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 4 | Citraka (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 5 | Āḍhakī (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 6 | Śṛṅgavera (Ārdraka) (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 7 | Vacā (Rz.) | 48 g |
| 8 | Trivṛtā (Trivṛt) (Rt.) | 48 g |
| 9 | Hiṅgu (Exd.) | 144 g |
| 10 | Yava kṣāra (Yava) (Pl.) | 96 g |
| 11 | Amlavetasa (Fr.) | 96 g |
| 12 | Yamānī (Yavānī) (Fr.) | 12 g |
| 13 | Ajājī (Śveta jīraka) (Fr.) | 12 g |
| 14 | Marica (Fr.) | 12 g |
| 15 | Dhānyaka (Fr.) | 12 g |
| 16 | Upakuñcī (Upakuñcikā) (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 17 | Ajamodā (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 18 | Mātuluṅga rasa (Mātuluṅga) (Fr.) | Q.S. for mardana |
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 Kankayan Vati or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Kṛmi — Helminthiasis/Worm infestation
- Arśa — Haemorrhoids
- Raktapitta — Bleeding disorder
- Hṛdroga — Heart disease
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 2 g
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Ghee, milk, water, madya, cow's urine, Triphalā Kāṣāya
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 Kankayan Vati
What is Kankayan Vati?
Kankayan Vati (Kāṅkāyana Guṭikā) is a classical Ayurvedic tablet or pill (Vaṭī / Guṭikā) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (12:5), which takes it from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62. It is made from 18 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 2 g, taken with ghee, milk, water, madya, cow's urine, triphalā kāṣāya. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Kankayan Vati?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:5, Kankayan Vati contains 18 ingredients: Śaṭī 48 g, Puṣkaramūla (Puṣkara) 48 g, Dantī 48 g, Citraka 48 g, Āḍhakī 48 g, Śṛṅgavera (Ārdraka) 48 g, Vacā 48 g, Trivṛtā (Trivṛt) 48 g, Hiṅgu 144 g, Yava kṣāra 96 g, Amlavetasa 96 g, Yamānī (Yavānī) 12 g, Ajājī (Śveta jīraka) 12 g, Marica 12 g, Dhānyaka 12 g, Upakuñcī (Upakuñcikā) 24 g, Ajamodā 24 g, Mātuluṅga rasa (Mātuluṅga).
What is the dose of Kankayan Vati?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:5 gives a dose of 2 g, taken with ghee, milk, water, madya, cow's urine, triphalā kāṣāya. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Kankayan Vati from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 12:5 takes the formula of Kankayan Vati from Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62.
Is Kankayan 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, 12:5. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Kankayan Vati?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Kankayan Vati (Gulm). Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 12:5, KāṅKāYANA GUṭIKā, e-book p. 503. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaiṣajyaratnāvali, Gulmādhikāra: 56-62
