Mahamanjishthadi Kwath
Bṛhanmañjiṣṭhādi Kvātha Cūrṇa
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:24 · from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2
Mahamanjishthadi Kwath (Bṛhanmañjiṣṭhādi Kvātha Cūrṇa) is a classical Ayurvedic coarse powder for a decoction (Kvātha Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (4:24), which takes it from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2. It is made from 45 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 48 g. 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, 4:24, which takes the formula from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Kvātha Cūrṇa — coarse powder for a decoction |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:24 (e-book p. 189) |
| Classical source | Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2 |
| Ingredients | 45 |
| Dose (AFI) | 48 g |
| Supervision | On a physician's advice |
What is a Kvātha Cūrṇa?
A coarse powder that is boiled in water and reduced to make a decoction (kvātha), which is then strained and taken.
Ingredients of Mahamanjishthadi Kwath
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:24. 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 | Mañjiṣṭhā (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 2 | Musta (Mustā) (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 3 | Kuṭaja (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 4 | Guḍūcī (St.) | 1 Part |
| 5 | kuṣṭha (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 6 | Nāgara (śuṇthī) (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 7 | Bhārṅgī (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 8 | Kṣudrā (Kaṇṭakārī) (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 9 | Vacā (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 10 | Nimba (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 11 | Haridrā (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 12 | Dāruharidrā (St.) | 1 Part |
| 13 | Harītakī (P.) | 1 Part |
| 14 | Bibhītaka (P.) | 1 Part |
| 15 | Āmalakī (P.) | 1 Part |
| 16 | Paṭola (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 17 | Kaṭukā (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 18 | mūrvā (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 19 | Vidaṅga (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 20 | Asana (Ht. Wd.) | 1 Part |
| 21 | Citraka (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 22 | Śatāvarī (Rt. Tr.) | 1 Part |
| 23 | Trāyamāṇa (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 24 | Kṛṣnā (Pippalī) (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 25 | IndraYava (Kuṭaja) (Sd.) | 1 Part |
| 26 | Vāsaka (Vāsā) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 27 | Bhṛṅgarāja (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 28 | Mahādāru (Devadāru) (Ht. Wd.) | 1 Part |
| 29 | Pāṭhā (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 30 | Khadira (Ht. Wd.) | 1 Part |
| 31 | Candana (Śveta candana) (Ht. Wd.) | 1 Part |
| 32 | Trivṛt (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 33 | Varuṇa (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 34 | Kairāta (Kirātatikta) (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 35 | Bākucī (Sd.) | 1 Part |
| 36 | Kṛtamālaka (Āragvadha) (Fr.P.) | 1 Part |
| 37 | Śākhoṭaka (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 38 | Mahā Nimba (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 39 | Karañja (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 40 | Ativiṣā (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 41 | Jala (Hrīvera) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 42 | Indravāruṇikā (Indravāruṇī) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 43 | Anantā (Śvetasārivā) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 44 | Sāriva (Kṛṣṇa Sārivā) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 45 | Parpaṭa (Pl.) | 1 Part |
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 Mahamanjishthadi Kwath or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Vātarakta — Gout
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Upadaṃśa — Syphilis/Soft chancre
- Śl īpada — Filariasis
- Ardita — Facial palsy
- Pakṣāghāta — Paralysis/Hemiplegia
- Medodoṣa — Disorder of adipose tissue
- Netraroga — Eye disorder
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 48 g
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 Mahamanjishthadi Kwath
What is Mahamanjishthadi Kwath?
Mahamanjishthadi Kwath (Bṛhanmañjiṣṭhādi Kvātha Cūrṇa) is a classical Ayurvedic coarse powder for a decoction (Kvātha Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (4:24), which takes it from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2. It is made from 45 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 48 g. It should be taken only on the advice of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Mahamanjishthadi Kwath?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:24, Mahamanjishthadi Kwath contains 45 ingredients: Mañjiṣṭhā 1 Part, Musta (Mustā) 1 Part, Kuṭaja 1 Part, Guḍūcī 1 Part, kuṣṭha 1 Part, Nāgara (śuṇthī) 1 Part, Bhārṅgī 1 Part, Kṣudrā (Kaṇṭakārī) 1 Part, Vacā 1 Part, Nimba 1 Part, Haridrā 1 Part, Dāruharidrā 1 Part, Harītakī 1 Part, Bibhītaka 1 Part, Āmalakī 1 Part, Paṭola 1 Part, Kaṭukā 1 Part, mūrvā 1 Part, Vidaṅga 1 Part, Asana 1 Part, Citraka 1 Part, Śatāvarī 1 Part, Trāyamāṇa 1 Part, Kṛṣnā (Pippalī) 1 Part, IndraYava (Kuṭaja) 1 Part, Vāsaka (Vāsā) 1 Part, Bhṛṅgarāja 1 Part, Mahādāru (Devadāru) 1 Part, Pāṭhā 1 Part, Khadira 1 Part, Candana (Śveta candana) 1 Part, Trivṛt 1 Part, Varuṇa 1 Part, Kairāta (Kirātatikta) 1 Part, Bākucī 1 Part, Kṛtamālaka (Āragvadha) 1 Part, Śākhoṭaka 1 Part, Mahā Nimba 1 Part, Karañja 1 Part, Ativiṣā 1 Part, Jala (Hrīvera) 1 Part, Indravāruṇikā (Indravāruṇī) 1 Part, Anantā (Śvetasārivā) 1 Part, Sāriva (Kṛṣṇa Sārivā) 1 Part, Parpaṭa 1 Part.
What is the dose of Mahamanjishthadi Kwath?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:24 gives a dose of 48 g. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Mahamanjishthadi Kwath from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:24 takes the formula of Mahamanjishthadi Kwath from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2.
Is Mahamanjishthadi Kwath 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, 4:24. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Mahamanjishthadi Kwath?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Maha Manjisthadi Kwath. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 4:24, BṛHANMAñJIṣṭHāDI KVāTHA CūRṇA, e-book p. 189. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā; Madhyamakhaṇḍa: Adhyāya 2: 137-142 1/2
