Maharasnadi Kwath
Rāsnādi Kvātha Cūrṇa (mahā)
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:28 · from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95
Maharasnadi Kwath (Rāsnādi Kvātha Cūrṇa (mahā)) is a classical Ayurvedic coarse powder for a decoction (Kvātha Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (4:28), which takes it from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95. It is made from 26 ingredients, the largest amounts being Rāsnā (Rt./Lf.), Dhanvayāsa and Balā. 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, 4:28, which takes the formula from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95. 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, 4:28 (e-book p. 195) |
| Classical source | Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95 |
| Ingredients | 26 |
| 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 Maharasnadi Kwath
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:28. 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 | Rāsnā (Rt./Lf.) | 50 Parts |
| 2 | Dhanvayāsa (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 3 | Balā (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 4 | Eraṇḍa-mūla (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 5 | Devadāru (Ht. Wd.) | 1 Part |
| 6 | Śaṭhī (Śaṭī) (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 7 | Vacā (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 8 | Vāsaka (Vāsā) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 9 | Nāgara (uṇthī) (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 10 | Pathyā (Harītakī) (P.) | 1 Part |
| 11 | Cavya (St.) | 1 Part |
| 12 | Mustā (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 13 | Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnavā) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 14 | Guḍūcī (St.) | 1 Part |
| 15 | Vṛddhadāru (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 16 | Śatapuṣpā (Śatāhvā) (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 17 | Gokṣura (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 18 | Aśvagandhā (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 19 | Prativiṣā (Ativiṣā) (Rt.) | 1 Part |
| 20 | Kṛtamāla (Āragvadha) (Fr.P.) | 1 Part |
| 21 | Śatāvari (Rt.Tr.) | 1 Part |
| 22 | Kṛṣṇā (Pippalī) (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 23 | Sahacara (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 24 | Dhānyaka (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 25 | Kaṇṭakārī (Pl.) | 1 Part |
| 26 | Bṛhatī (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 Maharasnadi Kwath or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Sarvāṅga Kampa — Generalized tremors
- Kubja Vāta — Kyphosis
- Pakṣāghāta — Paralysis/Hemiplegia
- Gṛdhrasī — Sciatica
- Āmavāta — Rheumatism
- Ślīpada — Filariasis
- Avabāhuka — Brachialgia
- Apatānaka — Tetanic convulsions
- Āntra Vṛddhi — Hernia
- Ādhmāna — Flatulance with gurgling sound
- Jaṅghā Jānugata Vāta — Pain in calf and knee
- Ardita — Facial palsy
- Śukraroga — Diseases of semen
- Meḍhraroga — Penile diseases
- Vandhyatva — Infertility
- Yoniroga — Disease of female genital tract
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 Maharasnadi Kwath
What is Maharasnadi Kwath?
Maharasnadi Kwath (Rāsnādi Kvātha Cūrṇa (mahā)) is a classical Ayurvedic coarse powder for a decoction (Kvātha Cūrṇa) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (4:28), which takes it from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95. It is made from 26 ingredients, the largest amounts being Rāsnā (Rt./Lf.), Dhanvayāsa and Balā. 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 Maharasnadi Kwath?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:28, Maharasnadi Kwath contains 26 ingredients: Rāsnā (Rt./Lf.) 50 Parts, Dhanvayāsa 1 Part, Balā 1 Part, Eraṇḍa-mūla 1 Part, Devadāru 1 Part, Śaṭhī (Śaṭī) 1 Part, Vacā 1 Part, Vāsaka (Vāsā) 1 Part, Nāgara (uṇthī) 1 Part, Pathyā (Harītakī) 1 Part, Cavya 1 Part, Mustā 1 Part, Punarnavā (Rakta Punarnavā) 1 Part, Guḍūcī 1 Part, Vṛddhadāru 1 Part, Śatapuṣpā (Śatāhvā) 1 Part, Gokṣura 1 Part, Aśvagandhā 1 Part, Prativiṣā (Ativiṣā) 1 Part, Kṛtamāla (Āragvadha) 1 Part, Śatāvari 1 Part, Kṛṣṇā (Pippalī) 1 Part, Sahacara 1 Part, Dhānyaka 1 Part, Kaṇṭakārī 1 Part, Bṛhatī 1 Part.
What is the dose of Maharasnadi Kwath?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:28 gives a dose of 48 g. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Maharasnadi Kwath from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 4:28 takes the formula of Maharasnadi Kwath from Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95.
Is Maharasnadi 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, 4:28. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Maharasnadi Kwath?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Maha Rasnadi Kwath. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 4:28, RāSNāDI KVāTHA CūRṇA (MAHā), e-book p. 195. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Sarṅgadharasaṃhitā, Madhymakhaṇḍa, Adhyāya 2: 89-95
