Rasnapanchakam Kashayam / Rasnapanchakam Kwatham
रास्नां गुडूचीमेरण्डं देवदारुं महौषधम्।
पिबेत् सर्वाङ्गगे वाते सामे सन्ध्यस्थिमज्जगे॥ {च.द.आमवात}
Reference: Chakradatta
Ingredients: Equal parts of-
- Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
- Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
- Erandamoola – Roots of Ricinus communis (castor plant)
- Devadaru – Cedrus deodara
- Shunti – Zingiber officinalis
Rasnapanchakam Kashayam / Rasnapanchakam Kwatham is a simple yet effective formulation used in combating Amavata vis-à-vis Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is known to eradicate the disease pathology apart from giving good relief from pain, swelling and associated conditions.
As the name indicates Rasnapanchakam (panchakam=five ingredients) comprises of 5 drugs including Rasna.
Form: The medicine should be used in the form of decoction
Method of Preparation:
The above said herbs are taken in their dry form in equal proportions. The drugs are measured after pounding them into coarse powder and not in the raw and available form. Each drug is individually measured.
16 parts of water is added (Combination of drugs 1 part : Water 16 parts) to the ingredients and the contents are boiled on moderate flame until ¼ of it remains. Filter and separate the hard part. The liquid filtrate is called Kashaya or Kwatha. It is preferable to use it hot and fresh.
Note: The quantity of ingredients and water will be changed depending on the nature & strength of the disease, dosha’s and the diseased
Indications:
- Amavata – Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Sandhigata Vata – Osteoarthritis
- Sarvanga Vata – Generalized body pains, Myalgia, Musculo-skeletal pain
- Asthigata Vata – Bony pains, Osteoporosis
Dose:
- 40-50ml twice to thrice daily, preferably before food
Disclaimer:
- These blogs are written for informative purpose and not for self prescription
- Intake of any medicine without prescription of a qualified Ayurveda doctor is dangerous
- A thorough examination of the disease and the diseased by a qualified Ayurvedadoctor followed by diagnosis and prescription is mandatory
- Dietetic & Lifestyle advices, co-prescriptions, treatments etc may be essential and may prescribed by your doctor
- Ayurveda medicines are time tested and are not universal (all medicines do not suit everyone)
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http://www.med-health.net/Joint-Pain-Relief.html
Dr Raghuram Y.S.
MD(Ay), Ayurvedic Rheumatology
Consultant Ayurvedic Physician
Speciality: Joint and Spine care
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Ph: +91-9480071422
Email: drraghuramys@gmail.com
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