Health Benefits Of Chavikasavam

Chavikasavam

Chavikasavam is an Ayurvedic medicine used to treat indigestion, urinary disorders, flatulence, gout, anorexia, allergies, cough, cold, and hernia. Chavikasavam helps to enhance the digestive fire. It helps in the proper digestion of food. Chavikasavam stimulated metabolism, digestion, and assimilation. The hot potency of Chavikasavam reduces Kapha dosha and pacifies Vata dosha.

The herbal ingredients of Chavikasavam are rich in a variety of medicinal properties like an appetizer, detoxifier, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antiflatulent, etc.

Medicinal Properties Of Chavikasavam

The herbal components of Chavikasavam are rich in medicinal properties like:

• Digestive stimulant.
• Cholagogue.
• Appetizer.
• Antiflatulent.
• Decongestant.
• Detoxifier.
• Antihyperlipidemic.
• Hepatoprotective.
• Anti-inflammatory.

Chavikasavam is rich in digestive, cholagogue, anti-inflammatory, appetizer, antiflatulent, decongestant, detoxifier, antihyperlipidemic, and hepatoprotective properties.

Ingredients Of Chavikasavam

Chavikasavam is rich in a variety of herbs with lots of medicinal properties.

Kashaya Dravya (materials for preparing decoction)

• Chavya (Piper retrofractum) – 2.4 kg.
• Vashpika (Nigella sativa) – 480 gms.
• Shadgrantha/Vacha (Acorus calamus) – 480 gms.
• Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica) – 1.2 kg.
• Shati (Hedychium spicatum) – 480 gms.
• Pushkaramoola (Inula racemosa) – 480 gms.
• Hapusha (Juniperus communis) – 480 gms.
• Triphala – (Hareetaki (Terminalia chebula), Vibhitaki (Terminalia belerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) - 480gms.
• Patolamoola (root of Trichosanthes dioica) – 480 gms.
• Yavani (Trachyspermum ammi) – 480 gms.
• Kutajatvak (bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica) – 480 gms.
• Vishala (Citrullus colocynthis) – 480 gms.
• Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum) – 480 gms.
• Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) – 480 gms.
• Danti (Baliospermum montanum) – 480 gms.
• Krumighna/Vidanga (Embelia ribes) – 240 grams.
• Musta (Cyperus rotundus)- 240 grams.
• Manjishta (Rubia cordifolia)- 240 grams.
• Devadaru (Cedrus deodara)- 240 grams.
• Trikatu – (Shunti (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum)- 240gms.
• Jala(Water) – 98.304 liters (8 drona).

Madhura Dravya (sweetening substance)

• Guda/Jaggery – 14.4 kg (300 pala).

Prakshepa Dravya (powders to be added)

• Dhataki (woodfordia fruticosa) – 960 grams (20 pala). .
• Chaturjataka (384 grams) -Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Ela (Elettaria cardamomum), Patra (Cinnamomum tamala),Nagakeshara (Mesua ferrea).
• Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) – 48 grams each.
• Trikatu – 48 grams each- Shunti (Zingiber officinale), Maricha (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum).
• Kankola (Piper cubeba) – 48 grams.

The ingredients of Chavikasavam can be classified into three like Kashaya Dravya, Madhura Dravya, and Prakshepa Dravya.

Therapeutic Indications

Chavikasavam is very effective in the treatment of the following conditions:

• Indigestion

  The digestive stimulant properties in Chavikasavam induce proper secretion of digestive juices, so it alleviates taste and helps in indigestion.

• Hernia

  The anti-inflammatory properties present in Chavikasavam helps to get rid of pain and inflammation associated with hernia.

• Urinary diseases

  Chavikasavam can effectively treat urinary tract infections because the herbal ingredients in Chavikasava are high in Vitamin C, which helps to increase the acidity of the urine. As a result, bacteria that cause infections get naturally killed. .

• Common Cold and cough

  Chavikasava is very effective in managing cold and cough. The properties in Chavikasava helps to release the mucus and clear air passages. Hence, gets relief from cough and cols. The Rasayana property of Chavikasava rejuvenates the lungs also. .

• Flatulence

  An imbalance of Pitta and Vata doshas causes low digestive fire and weak digestion and results in flatulence and stomach pain. Chavikasavam's anuushna (mild hot potency) aids in the correction of the digestive fire and can alleviate flatulence symptoms.

• Abdominal distension

  Chavya is the primary ingredient of Chavikasavam that helps to promote digestion, alleviates constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and distension.

• Gout

  The anti-inflammatory properties contained in Chavikasava helps to get rid of pain and inflammations associated with Gout. .

• Allergic rhinitis

  Accumulation of ama ( toxins) in the body can cause various diseases. The build-up of toxins aggravates Kapha (water) in the body and ultimately results in allergies. Chavikasavam helps to pacify Kapha dosha and prevents allergic symptoms. .

• Liver diseases

  Chavikasavam is rich in hepatoprotective properties that help to prevent liver damage and improve liver function naturally. .

• Treats anorexia

  The appetizer property of Chavikasavam helps to improve digestion and appetite naturally. .

Chavikasavam is very effective in the treatment of indigestion, hernia, urinary diseases, common cold, flatulence, abdominal distension, gout, cough, allergic rhinitis, and sinusitis.

Dosage Of Chavikasavam

General recommended dosage of Chavikasavam is:

• Adults can take 10-30ml of Chavikasavam along with water twice a day after food.
• Children above 5-years can take 5-10ml of Chavikasavam along with water twice a day after food. .

Side Effects Of Chavikasavam

No serious health issues were reported with the consumption of Chavikasavam so far. However, overdosages may cause stomach upset, heartburn, hyperacidity, and burning sensation in the abdomen.

Precautions

Chavikasavam is not recommended during pregnancy and lactating periods.

Conclusion

The information mentioned above regarding the health benefits of Chavikasavam was collected from various Ayurvedic resources. Always seek the advice of your Ayurvedic practitioner before starting self-medication.

References

• Yogaratnakara Ajeerna Rogadhikara. .