Kumaryasava
Kumāryāsava (A)
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:12 · from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2
Kumaryasava (Kumāryāsava (A)) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:12), which takes it from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2. It is made from 46 ingredients, the largest amounts being Dhātakī, Pakva Loha-bhasma and Śuṇṭhī. 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, 1:12, which takes the formula from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2. AFI Part I also carries Kumāryāsava (B), 1:13, from Yogaratnākara, Gulmacikitsā, with a different formula. 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, 1:12 (e-book p. 56) |
| Classical source | Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2 |
| Ingredients | 46 |
| 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 Kumaryasava
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:12. 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 | Kumārī rasa (Kumārī) (Lf.) | 12.288l |
| 2 | Guḍa | 4.800 kg |
| 3 | Mākṣika (Madhu) | 2.400 kg |
| 4 | Pakva Loha (Lauha)-bhasma | 24 g |
| 5 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 24 g |
| 6 | Marica (Fr .) | 24 g |
| 7 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 8 | Lavaṅga (Fl. Bd.) | 24 g |
| 9 | Tvak (St. Bk.) | 24 g |
| 10 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 24 g |
| 11 | Patra (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 24 g |
| 12 | Nāgakeśara (Stmn.) | 24 g |
| 13 | Citraka (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 14 | Pippalīmūla (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 15 | Viḍaṅga (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 16 | Gajapippalī (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 17 | Cavikā (Cavya) (St.) | 24 g |
| 18 | Hapuṣā (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 19 | Dhānya (Dhānyaka) (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 20 | Kramuka (Pūga) (Sd.) | 24 g |
| 21 | Kaṭurohiṇī (Kaṭukā) (Rz.) | 24 g |
| 22 | Mustā (Rz.) | 24 g |
| 23 | Harītakī (P.) | 24 g |
| 24 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 24 g |
| 25 | Āmalakī (P.) | 24 g |
| 26 | Rāsnā (Rt./ Lf,) | 24 g |
| 27 | Devadāru (Ht. Wd.) | 24 g |
| 28 | Haridrā (Rz.) | 24 g |
| 29 | Dāruharidrā (St.) | 24 g |
| 30 | Mūrvā (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 31 | Madhursā (Yaṣṭī) (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 32 | Dantī (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 33 | Puṣkaramūla (Puṣkara) (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 34 | Balā (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 35 | Atibalā (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 36 | Kapikacchū (Ātmaguptā) (Sd.) | 24 g |
| 37 | Trikaṇṭaka (Gokṣura) (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 38 | Śatapuṣpā (Śatāhvā) (Fr.) | 24 g |
| 39 | Hiṅgupatrī (Lf.) | 24 g |
| 40 | Ākallaka (Ākarakarabha) (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 41 | Uṭiṅgaṇa (Sd.) | 24 g |
| 42 | Śveta Punarnvā (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 43 | Rakta Punarnavā (Rt.) | 24 g |
| 44 | Lodhra (St.Bk.) | 24 g |
| 45 | Dhātumākṣika (Mākṣika) bhasma | 24 g |
| 46 | Dhātakī (Fl.) | 384 g |
Preparation notes
Kumāri is cut into bits and the skin is removed. The pulp is put into a vessel and some quantity of Triphalā powder is added to liquify the pulp quickly. Then the fluid is strained. To this fluid, the rest of the drugs are added. The loha bhasma is adde
From the Formulary. Classical medicines must be made by a licensed manufacturer; this is not a home recipe.
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 Kumaryasava or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Paktiśūla — Duodenal ulcer
- Pariṇāma Śūla — Duodenal ulcer
- Udāvarta — Condition in which threre is upward movement of vayu
- M ūtrakṛcchra — Dysuria
- Prameha — Urinary disorders
- Aśmarī — Calculus
- Raktapitta — Bleeding disorder
- Apasmāra — Epilepsy
- Śukra Doṣa — Vitiation of semen
- Kṛmi — Helminthiasis/Worm infestation
- Smṛti Kṣaya — Loss of memory
- Daurbalya — Weakness
- Udara — Diseases of abdomen / enlargement of abdomen
- Kārśya — Emaciation
- Kṣaya — Pthisis
- Aruci — Tastelessness
- Vaivarṇya — Discolouration
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 Kumaryasava
What is Kumaryasava?
Kumaryasava (Kumāryāsava (A)) is a classical Ayurvedic fermented liquid medicine (Āsava / Ariṣṭa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (1:12), which takes it from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2. It is made from 46 ingredients, the largest amounts being Dhātakī, Pakva Loha-bhasma and Śuṇṭhī. 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 Kumaryasava?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:12, Kumaryasava contains 46 ingredients: Kumārī rasa (Kumārī) 12.288l, Guḍa 4.800 kg, Mākṣika 2.400 kg, Pakva Loha-bhasma 24 g, Śuṇṭhī 24 g, Marica (Fr .) 24 g, Pippalī 24 g, Lavaṅga 24 g, Tvak 24 g, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 24 g, Patra (Tejapatra) 24 g, Nāgakeśara 24 g, Citraka 24 g, Pippalīmūla 24 g, Viḍaṅga 24 g, Gajapippalī 24 g, Cavikā 24 g, Hapuṣā 24 g, Dhānya (Dhānyaka) 24 g, Kramuka (Pūga) 24 g, Kaṭurohiṇī (Kaṭukā) 24 g, Mustā 24 g, Harītakī 24 g, Bibhītaka 24 g, Āmalakī 24 g, Rāsnā (Rt./ Lf,) 24 g, Devadāru 24 g, Haridrā 24 g, Dāruharidrā 24 g, Mūrvā 24 g, Madhursā (Yaṣṭī) 24 g, Dantī 24 g, Puṣkaramūla (Puṣkara) 24 g, Balā 24 g, Atibalā 24 g, Kapikacchū (Ātmaguptā) 24 g, Trikaṇṭaka (Gokṣura) 24 g, Śatapuṣpā (Śatāhvā) 24 g, Hiṅgupatrī 24 g, Ākallaka (Ākarakarabha) 24 g, Uṭiṅgaṇa 24 g, Śveta Punarnvā 24 g, Rakta Punarnavā 24 g, Lodhra 24 g, Dhātumākṣika (Mākṣika) bhasma 24 g, Dhātakī 384 g.
What is the dose of Kumaryasava?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:12 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 Kumaryasava from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 1:12 takes the formula of Kumaryasava from Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2.
Is Kumaryasava 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, 1:12. AFI Part I also carries Kumāryāsava (B), 1:13, from Yogaratnākara, Gulmacikitsā, with a different formula. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Kumaryasava?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Kumariasava. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 1:12, KUMāRYāSAVA (A), e-book p. 56. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Śarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhyamakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya : 10; 18-27 1/2
