Chandanasav

Chandanasava is recorded in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali and is included in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India. It is built on Chandana (Santalum album, white sandalwood), one of Ayurveda's most cooling herbs. What it contains: sandalwood with Musta, lotus, Lodhra, Manjishtha, red sandalwood, Chirayata, Yashtimadhu, Rasna, Patola, Kachura, Padmaka and other herbs, with raisins, jaggery and sugar, fermented with Dhataki flowers. The table below lists all 27 ingredients. How Ayurveda understands it: burning urination, scanty, dark urine and body heat are described as aggravated Pitta in Mutravaha Srotas (the urinary channels). Chandana is Sheeta (cooling), Dahaprashamana (relieving burning) and Mutrala (supporting urine flow); lotus, Lodhra and Manjishtha cool and soothe the urinary tract. It is also traditionally used for Shukrameha and for the heat and dehydration of summer. How to take it: adults take 15–20 ml mixed with an equal amount of water, twice a day after meals, and drink plenty of water. Urinary symptoms need a diagnosis. Burning urination with fever, back or flank pain, blood in the urine, or in pregnancy needs a doctor, as it may be a urinary infection or stone needing treatment. Chandanasava is traditional supportive care and has not been tested in large trials. It contains alcohol and sugar.

Classical reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali (Mutrakrichra / Pittaja Chikitsa Prakarana).

Adults: 15–20 ml mixed with an equal amount of water, twice a day after meals, or as directed by a qualified Ayurvedic physician. Drink plenty of water.

Contains self-generated alcohol: not for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, alcohol dependence, liver disease, or with medicines that react with alcohol. Contains jaggery, sugar and raisins: people with diabetes should consult a doctor. Burning urination with fever, flank pain, blood in the urine, or in pregnancy needs a doctor (possible infection or stone). Keep out of reach of children.

What is Chandanasava used for?

Chandanasava is traditionally used in Ayurveda for Mutrakrichra (burning or painful urination), Daha (body heat and burning sensations), whitish urine and to support the urinary system. It is a fermented Asava built on sandalwood, one of the most cooling herbs in Ayurveda. It contains self-generated alcohol.

Is Chandanasava good for urinary infections?

Classical texts use it for burning urination, and practitioners use it for comfort during and after urinary complaints. A urinary infection, especially with fever, back pain or in pregnancy, needs a doctor and often antibiotics. Use Chandanasava alongside medical treatment, never instead of it, and drink plenty of water.

Does Chandanasava contain alcohol?

Yes. It is made by natural fermentation of herbs with raisins, jaggery and sugar with Dhataki flowers, which produces self-generated alcohol, typically around 5–10%. It is not suitable in pregnancy, for children, or for anyone who must avoid alcohol.

Can Chandanasava reduce body heat?

It is traditionally used for Daha, burning sensations and excess body heat, especially in summer, because sandalwood, lotus and the other herbs are strongly cooling. Fever, heat stroke or burning feet that persist need a doctor. Drink plenty of water and avoid spicy, fried food while taking it.

How do I take Chandanasava?

Adults usually take 15–20 ml mixed with an equal amount of water, twice a day after meals, as your physician directs. Shake the bottle and measure the dose. Drink at least 2–3 litres of water a day unless your doctor restricts fluids.

What are the side effects of Chandanasava?

Most people tolerate it well. It is cooling, so people with a cold, cough or weak digestion may notice heaviness. It contains alcohol and sugar. Stop and seek advice for stomach upset, or see a doctor if urinary symptoms worsen or come with fever.

Is Chandanasava a classical formulation?

Yes. Chandanasava is recorded in the Bhaishajya Ratnavali and is included in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India. The classical recipe ferments white sandalwood and about 25 cooling herbs with raisins, jaggery and sugar with Dhataki flowers. Prachyam's pack lists all 27 ingredients.