Gandharvahastadi kashayam/kwatham/kvath is poly-herbal Ayurvedic medicine. The principle ingredient of this decoction is castor. This medicine is useful in treatment of diseases due to derangement of vata dosha in body.
Ingredients of Gandharvahastadi kashayam
Gandharvahasta Ricinus communis, Chirabilwa Holoptelea Integrifolia(Roxb), Hutasa Plumbago Zeylanica(Linn), Pathya Terminalia Chebula(Linn), Vishva Zingiber Officianale(Linn), Punarnava Boerhavia Diffusa(Linn), Yavashaka Fagonia Arabica(Linn), Bhoomitala Asparagus Adscendens(Roxb)
Prakshepaka dravya: Saindava lavana Rock Salt, Guda Jaggery
Uses of Gandharvahastadi Kashayam
- High Blood Pressure
- Abdominal Gas, Pain
- Constipation
- Anorexia
- Low back pain, Sciatica, Amavata and such other Vata roga
Dosage of Gandharvahastadi kashayam
15 ml kashayam with 45 ml lukewarm water twice a day or as directed by physician.