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.