Maharasnadi Kashayam
Ayurveda is an alternate medicinal system that originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda aims to treat diseases through herbal medicines, oil massages, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, yoga, and meditations. It helps to bring a balance between mind, body, and soul. Ayurvedic medicines are made from powerful herbs and spices with many medicinal properties.
Maharasnadi Kashayam or Rasnadwigunabhagam Kashayam is a classic Ayurvedic formula in the form of liquid. The significance of Maharasnadi kashayam has been mentioned in ancient scriptures. The kashayam is rich in anti-inflammatory properties and can be widely used to treat joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
Ingredients Of Maharasnadi Kashayam
- Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata .
- Bala – Sida Cordifolia .
- Dhamasa – Fagonia Arabica .
- Shati (Kapoor Kachri or Spiked Ginger Lily) rhizome – Hedychium Spicatum .
- Eranda (Castor Plant) – Ricinus Communis .
- Devdaru – Cedrus Deodara .
- Sonth (Dried Ginger) – Zingiber Officinale .
- Mustak (nutgrass) – Cyperus Rotundus .
- Vasaka (Adulsa) – Malabar Nut – Adhatoda Vasica .
- Guduchi (Giloy) – Tinospora cordifolia .
- Haritaki – Terminalia Chebula .
- Chavya – Piper Chaba .
- Vacha (Sweet Flag) – Acorus Calamus .
- Punarnava – Boerhavia Diffusa .
- Gokshura – Tribulus Terrestris .
- Amaltas – Cassia Fistula .
- Saunf (Fennel seeds) – Foeniculum Vulgare .
- Vidhara – Argyreia nervosa .
- Ashwagandha (Indian Ginseng) – Withania Somnifera .
- Ativisha – Aconitum Heterophyllum .
- Sahachara – Strobilanthes Ciliatus .
- Shatavari – Asparagus Racemosus .
- Dhania (Coriander) – Coriandrum Sativum .
- Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum .
- Brihati (Indian Nightshade) – Solanum Indicum .
- Kantakari – Solanum Xanthocarpum .
Maharasnadi kashayam is rich in potent herbs, and they are Kantakari, Brihati, Pippali, Dhania, Shatavari, Sahachara, Ativisha, Ashwagandha, Vidhara, Saunf, Amaltas, Gokshura, Vacha, Punarnava, Chavya, Haritaki, Vasaka, Guduchi, Mustak, Rasna, Sonth, Devdaru, Eranda, Spicatum, Shati, Dhamasa, and Bala.
Medicinal Properties Of Maharasnadi Kashayam
- Anti-arthritic.
- Anti-paralytic.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Antispasmodic.
- Antioxidant.
- Neuroprotective.
- Analgesic.
- Carminative.
Maharasnadi kashayam is rich in medicinal properties like anti-arthritic, anti-paralytic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, antioxidant, neuroprotective, analgesic, and carminative properties.
Indications
- Paralysis.
- Facial paralysis.
- Muscle spasm.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Fibromyalgia.
- Frozen shoulders.
- Gout.
- Abdominal distention.
- Hemiplegia.
- Sciatica.
- Bloating.
- Low backache.
Health Benefits Of Maharasnadi Kashayam
- Treat joint pain and inflammation
The rich anti-inflammatory properties of Maharasnadi kashayam helps to get rid of joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
- Treat paralytic disorders
The anti-paralytic properties of Maharasnadi kashayam prevent paralytic disorders.
- Treat neurological disorders
The neuroprotective properties of Maharasnadi kashayam help reduce inflammation and irritation of nerves and remove toxins from the body.
- Treat arthritis
The anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory properties of Maharasnadi kashayam prevents arthritis symptoms.
- Detoxifier
The detoxifier properties of Maharasnadi kashayam helps to expel body toxins naturally. .
- Cure muscle spasms
The antispasmodic effect of Maharasnadi kashayam prevents or lowers the incidence of muscle spasms, especially those of smooth muscle such as in the bowel wall.
- Treat flatulence
The carminative properties of Maharasnadi kashayam help get rid of flatulence and abdominal distension.
Various health conditions that can be effectively treated with Maharasnadi kashayam are arthritis, paralytic disorders, back pain, muscle spasms, joint pain, inflammation, flatulence, abdominal distension, and protect the nervous system as well.
Dosage Of Maharasnadi Kashayam
- Adults can take 5-15ml of Maharasnadi kashayam twice a day with 4- times boiled and cooled water.
- Children can take 2.5 to 10ml of Maharasnadi kashayam twice a day with 4-times boiled and cooled water.
Side Effects Of Maharasnadi Kashayam
- No serious health issues were reported with the consumption of Maharasnadi Kashayam.
Precautions
- Maharasnadi Kashayam is safe to use for lactating mothers.
- The consumption of Maharasnadi kashayam during pregnancy is not well established.
Conclusion
Reference
- Sharangdhara Samhita, Madhyamakandha- 2/89-95, Sahasrayogam.
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