Rasnadi Kashayam (Kwath) – Benefits, Usage, Indications and Dosage

Reference: Sahasrayogam, Kshaya Prakarna

Introduction

Rasnadi Kashayam (Kwath) helps in curing rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis as it has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Rasnadi Kashayam (Kwath) is a liquid formulation.

Ingredients

  • Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata)
  • Stone breaker (Phyllanthus niruri)
  • Malabar nut (Adhatoda vasica)
  • Agaru/Eaglewood (Aquilaria agallocha)
  • Shati/Ginger lily (Hedychium spicatum)
  • Wild leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica)
  • Purple nut (Cyperus rotundus)
  • Chavya (Piper cubeba)
  • Mountain knot grass (Aerva lanata)
  • Indian Barberry (Berberis aristata)
  • Bag flower (Clerodendron serratum)
  • Pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica)
  • Pushkarmool (Inula racemosa)
  • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
  • Porcupine flower (Barleria Prionitis)
  • Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)
  • Leadwort (Plumbago zeylanica)
  • Wood apple (Aegle marmelos)
  • Indian trumpet flower (Oroxylum indicum)
  • English beechwood (Gmelina arborea)
  • Rose flower fragrant (Stereospermum suaveolens)
  • Indian headache tree (Premna mucronata)
  • Sal leaved desmodium (Desmodium gangeticum)
  • Prishnaparni (Uraria picta)
  • Brihati (Solanum indicum)
  • Kantakari (Solanum xanthocarpum)
  • Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)
  • Daru (Cedrus deodara)

Method of Preparation

Add 8 parts of water to these herbs and boil them till the amount is reduced to 1/4th part. Filter the mixture and store the filtrate in a clean container.

Dosage

12 to 24 ml of this formulation can be mixed with equal amounts of water and consumed before meals.

Indications

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis

Contraindications

  • There are no reported side effects of this formulation.
  • It should be taken under strict medical supervision.
  • Self-medication should be shunned.