Chandraprabha Vati

Reference – Ayurveda Sara Sangraha, 17th edition, page on.- 421 – 423.

Introduction

Chandraprabha Vati is an ayurvedic formulation which is prepared from mixture of various herbs. This formulation helps to treat the problems related to urinary tracts and some other. This name of the formulation is due to its effective and calming properties.

Ingredients

  1. Kapur kachri – Hedychium spicatum
  2. Vacha – Acorus calamus
  3. Musta – Cyperus rotundus
  4. Chirata – Swertia chirayita
  5. Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia
  6. Daruka – Cedrus deodara
  7. Haridra – Curcuma longa
  8. Atees – Aconitum heterophyllum
  9. Daru-haldi – Berberis aristata
  10. Chitrakmool bark – Plumbago zeylanica
  11. Dhanyaka – Coriandrum sativum
  12. Big haritaki – Terminalia chebula (big)
  13. Bahera – Terminalia bellirica
  14. Amla – Phyllanthus emblica
  15. Chavya – Piper chaba
  16. Vidanga – Embelia ribes
  17. Gajapippali – Scindapsus officinalis
  18. Chotti pippali – Piper longum (small)
  19. Sonth – Zingiber officinale
  20. Maricha – Piper nigrum
  21. Swarna makshik bhasma
  22. Sajji-khar – Salsola stocksii
  23. Yava kshara – Hordeum vulgare
  24. Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt
  25. Sauvarchala Lavana – Sochal salt
  26. Sambhar lavana
  27. Chotti elaichi – Elettaria cardamomum (small)
  28. Kabab chini – Piper cubeba
  29. Gokhru – Tribulus terrestris
  30. Swet chandhan – Santalum album
  31. Nishoth – Operculina turpethum
  32. Danti mool – Baliospermum montanum
  33. Tej patta – Cinnamomum tamala
  34. Dalchini – Cinnamomum verum
  35. Badi elaichi – Amomum subulatum
  36. Bamboo – Bambusa arundinacea
  37. Loha bhasma
  38. Mishri
  39. Purified shilajit – Asphaltum
  40. Guggulu – Commiphora mukul

Method of Preparation

  • Took nishoth, danti mool, tej patta, dal chini, badi elaichi and bamboo up to 12 grams, loha bhasma up to 24 grams, mishri up to 48 grams, shilajit and guggulu up to 96 grams and other remaining herbs up to 36 grams.
  • First of all clean the guggulu and mix it with loha bhasma. Now crushit properly.
  • Then add the shilajit and other ingredients in it.
  • Now leave this mixture in giloy’s juice for three days.
  • Now take175 grams of this mixture and make its pills.

Dose

One to three pills, two times a day with milk, guduchi, kwath or honey.

Indications

  • Cold and cough
  • Eczema
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Urinary calculi
  • Bronchitis
  • Piles
  • Teeth problems
  • Indigestion
  • Aphrodisiac
  • Anti-aging

Contraindications

  • Use under medical prescription especially in case of high B.P.
  • Overdose can cause burning sensation in the stomach.