Chandanasavam is a useful herbal formulation used in combating Urinary disorders and Dysuria – difficulty in urination (Mutrakrichra). Chandana (Santalum album) is the main ingredient of the formulation and is highly effective in bringing down excess temperature and heat of the body. Thus, it is prescribed during the recovery process of fevers. Chandanasavam is a natural coolant and comes handy in hot seasons / summer
Chandanasavam
Ref: Bhaishajyaratnavali
Ingredients:
- Sharkara – Saccharum officinarum
- Guda – Saccharum officinarum
- Chandana – Santalum album
- Valaka / Hrivera – Plectranthus vettiveroides
- Musta – Cyperus rotundus
- Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
- Neelam utpalam – Monochoria vaginalis
- Priyangu – Callicarpa macrophylla
- Padmaka – Prunus serasoides
- Lodhra – Symplocus cochinchinesis
- Manjishta – Rubia cordifolia
- Raktachandana – Pterocarpus santalinus
- Patha – Cyclea peltata
- Kiratatikta – Swertia chirayita
- Nyagrodha – Ficus bengalhensis
- Pippala / Ashwattha – Ficus religiosa
- Sati – Hedychium spicatum
- Parpata – Hedyotis corymbosa
- Madhuka – Glycyrrhiza glabra
- Rasna – Alpinia galangal
- Patola – Trichosanthes lobata
- Kanchanara – Bauhinia variegate
- Amratwak – Mangifera indica
- Mocharasa – Bombax ceiba
- Dhataki – Woodfordia fruticosa
- Draksha – Vitis vinifera
Available form:
- Asavam – Fermented herbal preparation
Dose:
- 15-25 ml with warm water or as directed by a qualified Ayurvedic physician, It can be taken either before or after food, depending on the condition of the disease and diseased.
Indications and Benefits:
- Mutrakrichra – Dysuria
- Mutradaha – Burning urination
- Puyameha – Gonorrhoea (Veneral disease in which discharges are seen through urethra or vagina)
- Shuklameha – Gleet (Watery discharge from urinary passage due to Gonorrhoeal infection)
- Prameha / Madhumeha – Diabetes Mellitus, Urinary Disorders
- Daha – Burning sensation, Excessive body heat
- Daurbalya – Fatigue, Weakness
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.memrise.com/mem/1358746/dysuria/
http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-dysuria-definition-causes-symptoms-treatment.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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