Stanyajanana Kashaya is an Ayurvedic medicine in water decoction form. It is used induce breast milk production in mother. It is formulated based on Stanyajanana gana explained by Master Charaka. 

Stanyajanana Kashaya uses:

It stimulates mammary glands to produce good amount of breast milk in lactating mothers.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Stanyajanan Kashay Dosage:
10 – 20 ml, once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

How long to take?
This medicine can be safely taken for a period of upto 2-4 months.

Stanyajanan Kashay Side Effects:
Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
Diabetic, hypertensive patients, Pregnant ladies, lactating mothers should take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
Over-dosage may cause burning sensation and gastritis.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.

Stanyajanan Kwath ingredients and how to make?
10 g coarse powder of each of
Veerana – Khus Khus – Vetiveria zizanioides
Shati – Curcuma zeodaria / Hedychium spicatum
Shashtika – Rice grown in 60 days – Oryza sativa
Ikshuvalika – Hygrophila (root) – Asteracantha longifolia
Darbha – Desmostachya bipinnata
Kusha – Saccharum spontaneum
Kasha – Saccharum spontaneum
Gundra – Cyperus rotundus
Itkata – Sesbania bispinosa
Katruna
All the ingredients are added to 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to 1/4th part, filtered and used.

Reference: Charakasamhita Sutrasthana 4:17

Shelf Life: 3 years from the date of manufacture, when preservatives are added. if you have opened the seal of the bottle, better to use it before 3 years.

Stanya Shodhana Kashaya is an Ayurvedic medicine in water decoction form. It is used to cleanse and detox breast milk in mother. It is formulated based on Stanyashodhana gana explained by Master Charaka. 

Stanyashodhana Kashaya uses:
It helps to cleanse and detox breast milk production in mother. It is especially helpful when the infant is sick and mother’s milk needs to be detoxified.

It cleanses and detoxifies breast milk. It is given to the mother, when baby starts getting frequent cold, cough, skin eruptions etc. It is also useful when the milk thickens causing plugging of milk ducts. Usually it is administered for a maximum period of 4 – 6 weeks.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Stanyashodna Kashay Dosage:
10 – 20 ml, once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

How long to take?
This medicine can be safely taken for a period of upto 2-4 months.

Stanyashodhan Kashay Side Effects:
Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
Diabetic, hypertensive patients, Pregnant ladies, lactating mothers should take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
Over-dosage may cause burning sensation and gastritis.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.

Stanyashodhan Kwath ingredients and how to make?
10 g coarse powder of each of
Patha – Cyclea peltata
Mahaushadha – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
Suradaru – Himalayan cedar (bark) – Cedrus deodara
Musta – Nut grass (root) – Cyperus rotundus
Murva – Marsdenia tenacissima
Guduchi – Indian Tinospora (stem) – Tinospora cordifolia
Vatsaka – Connessi Fruit – Holarrhena antidysenterica
Kiratatikta – Swertia chirata
Katuki – Picrorhiza kurroa
Sariva – Indian Sarsaparila – Hemidesmus indicus
All the ingredients are added to 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to 1/4th part, filtered and used.

Reference: Charakasamhita Sutrasthana 4:18

Shelf Life: 3 years from the date of manufacture, when preservatives are added. if you have opened the seal of the bottle, better to use it before 3 years.

Jambunishadi Kwath is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Mukthi Pharma, Trivendrum. It is used in the treatment of diabetes.

Jambunishadi Kwath uses: As per the claims of manufacturer, it is indicated in Ayurvedic treatment of non Insulin dependant diabetes mellitus.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta and Kapha.

Jambunishadi Kwath Dose: Two capsules two times a day or as directed by physician.

How long to take? It can be taken for upto 4 – 6 months, based on doctor’s advice.

Presentation : 200 ml

Jambunishadi Kwath Ingredients:
Each 5 ml is prepared from 5 g each of
Syzigium cumini
Haridra – Turmeric rhizome – Curcuma longa
Kataka – Clearing nut – Strychnos potatorum
Amalaki – Indian gooseberry fruit – Emblica officinalis Gaertn.
Glycosmis pentaphylla
Pashanabheda – Aerva lanata
Salachia prinoides
Usheera – Khus Khus – Vetiveria zizanioides
Bridelia Montana
Ixora coccinea

Side effects and precautions: 
Children, pregnant ladies and lactating mothers should take this medicine only under medical supervision. over-dosage may cause lowering of blood sugar levels. In such a condition, eat some sugar and consult your physician immediately.
Store in a cool dry place.
Use this medicine only till the prescribed time, in the prescribed dose only.

Expiry date: 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Contact manufacturer: 
Mukthi Pharma, Chambakada Junction, Near Passport Office, Kaithamukku, Trivandrum, Kerala, 695 024, India
Telephone: +91 471 3210027, 471 2573166

Gopanganadi Kashayam is a liquid medicine, an  Ayurvedic water decoction, used in the treatment of Pitta type of fever. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurvedic practice. Gopanganadi kashayam uses:
It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of Pitta type of fever, associated with burning sensation and excessive thirst.

Dose: 15 – 30 ml, once or twice a day, before food, or on empty stomach, as advised by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually administered along with sugar or honey.

Pharmaceutical importance: Usually all the Kashayam are administered while it is hot. But this Kahsayam is allowed to cool down and then only it is administered. This is because, the medicine is used in treating Pitta condition.

Note that the market available product of Kashayam will be having preservatives. So, question of heating or cooling does not arise. It should be taken as it is.

This Kashaya is also known as Pitta Jwarahara Kashaya.

Ingredients:
Gopanga – Anantamoola – Hemidesmus indicus
Kamala – Lotus – Nelumbo nucifera
Chandana – Red Sandalwood – Pterocarpus marsupium
Sevya – Usheera – Vetiveria zizanioides
Vishwa – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
Yashti – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Jala – Sugandhabala – Pavonia odorata
Utpala – Nymphaea stellata
Madhuka – Madhuca longifolia
Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus

Reference: Sahasrayoga Kashayayoga Prakarana 3. (Pitta Jwarahara Kashayam)

Side Effects:
In diabetic patients, this medicine should not be given along with honey or sugar.
If the fever is associated with cold, then it may worsen the cold symptoms, because most of the ingredients are coolant in nature.
Children, pregnant and lactating mothers should only take this medicine under strict medical supervision.

Manufacturer: Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala.

Bala Punarnavadi kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is an herbal water decoction, usedin treating anorexia. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurvedic principles. 

Bala Punarnavadi kashayam uses: It is used to treat anorexia. It improves digestion and relieves bloating.

Dosage: 15 – 30 ml, once or twice a day, before food or on empty stomach, or as directed by physician. It is usually given along with goat milk.
If goat milk is not available, it can be taken along with luke warm water.

Bala Punarnavadi Kashayam Content: 
Bala – Sida cordifolia / Sida retusa
Punarnava – Boerhaavia diffusa
Eranda – Castor root – Ricinus communis
Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris

Equal quantity of the herbs, added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to a quarter part, filtered, and used when warm.
If you have purchased this from store in liquid form, it should not be re-heated, since it contains preservatives.

This Kashaya is categorized under Bhakta Dweshahara Kashaya in Sahasrayoga.

Bala Punarnavadi kashayam side effects:
Over-dosage may cause slight burning sensation in stomach.
Children, pregnant and lactating mothers should only take this product under strict medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place.
Keep out of reach and sight of Children.

Reference: Sahasrayoga Kashayayoga Prakarana

Manufacturers: Arya Vaidya Sala (Kottakkal)

Dasamulapanchakoladi kahsayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is a herbal water decoction. It is mainly used in the treatment of ascites. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles. 

Dasamoola Panchakoladi kashayam Benefits: It is used in the treatment of ascites. It is also used to bring about purgation.

Dosage: 10 – 20 ml, before food or on empty stomach, once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic physician.

Ingredients:
Dashamoola – group of ten roots –
Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
Brihati – Solanum indicum
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
Prishnaparni – Uraria picta

Panchakola – group of five spices –
Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum
Pippalimoola – Long pepper root
Chavya – Piper chaba
Chitraka – leadwort – Plumbago zeylanica
Nagara – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis

Triphala –
Amla – Emblica officinalis
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica

Danti – Baliospermum montanum
Trivrit – Operculina turpethum

Dashamoolapanchakoladi Kahayam side effects:
In some, it may cause diarrhoea or gastritis.
This medicine is not suitable for children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Store in a dry cool place.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Reference: Sahasrayoga, kashayayoga Prakarana – Mahodara hara kashaya – 2.

Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

Jivantyadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is a herbal water decoction. It is mainly used in the treatment of  fever with eruptions. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles. 

Jivantyadi Kashayam Benefits: It is used in the treatment of fever with eruptions. It is also used in treating Chickenpox. It is used both for preventive and curative purposes.

Dosage: 10 – 20 ml, before food or on empty stomach, once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic physician.
It is usually administered along with honey and jaggery.

Ingredients:
Jivanti – Leptadenia reticulata
Hrivera – Pavonia odorata

Triphala –
Amla – Emblica officinalis
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica

Vasa – Adhatoda vasica
Amruta – Tinospora cordifolia
Sariva – Hemidesmus indicus
Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
Yashti – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
Payoda – Cyperus rotundus
Chandana – Pterocarpus santalinus
Patola –  Trichosanthes lobata / Luffa acutangula
Ushira – Vetiveria zizanioides
Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica

Jeevantyadi Kashayam side effects:
Special care should be taken while prescribing this medicine to diabetic patients. It may lower blood glucose level.
Children, pregnant and lactating mothers should only take this medicine under strict medical supervision.
Store in a dry cool place.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Reference: Sahasrayoga, kashayayoga Prakarana – Masurikahara Kashaya 1.

Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

Patoladi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is a herbal water decoction. It is mainly used for the treatment of skin diseases. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurveda principles. 

Patoladi Kashayam Benefits: It is used in the treatment of skin diseases.

Dosage: 10 – 20 ml, before food or on empty stomach, once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic physician.

Ingredients:
Patola – Trichosanthes dioica
Triphala –
Amla – Emblica officinalis
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica

Arishta – Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica
Guduchi – Tinospora cordifolia
Dhavani – Solanum indicum
Vrisha – Vasa – Adhatoda vasica
Karanja – Pongamia pinnata

Patoladi Kashayam side effects:
Special care should be taken while prescribing this medicine to diabetic patients. It may lower blood glucose level.
Children, pregnant and lactating mothers should only take this medicine under strict medical supervision.
Store in a dry cool place.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Reference: Sahasrayoga, kashayayoga Prakarana – Kushtahara Kashayam 2.

Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, AVN

Brahmi Drakshadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in herbal decoction form. It is mainly used in the treatment of Vata imbalance disorders. This product is formulated based on Kerala Ayurvedic principles.

Brahmi Drakshadi Kashayam uses:
It is used in all types of Vata disorders such as paralysis, myalgia, neuralgia etc.
It is also used to relieve burning sensation.

Brahmi Drakshadi kashayam dose:
5 – 10 ml, once or twice a day, before food or as directed by doctor.
If the Kashayam is concentrated, then it should be mixed with equal quantities of water.

Brahmi Drakshadi kashayam ingredients:

brahmi drakshadi kashaya

Brahmi – Thyme leaved gratiola (whole plant) – Bacopa monnieri
Draksha – Raisin – Vitis vinifera
Jaladhara – Musta – Nut grass (root) – Cyperus rotundus
Vacha – Acorus calamus
Abhiru – Asparagus racemosus
Shamyaka – Aragwadha – Pudding Pipe tree – Cassia fistula
Tikta – Katuki – Picrorhiza kurroa
Pathya – Chebulic Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia chebula
Dhatri – Indian gooseberry fruit – Emblica officinalis Gaertn.
Kalitaru – Vibhitaki – Belliric Myrobalan fruit rind – Terminalia bellirica
Bala – Country mallow (root) – Sida cordifolia
Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica
Koshataki – Luffa echinata
Bhunimba – The Creat (whole plant) – Andrographis paniculata
Vyosha – Trikatu – pepper, long pepper and ginger
Vahni – Lead Wort (root) – Plumbago zeylanica
Surataru – Devadaru – Himalayan cedar (bark) – Cedrus deodara
Dashamoola – group of ten roots.

The above herb powders in equal quantity is used to prepare Kashayam (water decoction)

Side effects:
There are no known side effects with this product.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.

Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya sala – Kottakkal.

Chandanadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine in herbal decoction form. It is used in the treatment of fever, cough, thirst etc. This product is formulated based on Kerala Ayurvedic principles.

Chandanadi Kashayam uses:
It is used mainly used in Pitta imbalance disorders like
Trushna – excessive thirst
Kasa – cold, cough
Jvara – fever
Rakta – bleeding disorders

Chandanadi kashayam dose:
5 – 10 ml, once or twice a day, before food, along with honey, or as directed by doctor.
If the Kashayam is concentrated, then it should be mixed with equal quantities of water.

Chandanadi kashayam ingredients:

chandanadi kashayam

Chandana – Sandalwood – Santalum album
Indrayava – Connessi seed – Holarrhena antidysenterica
Patha – Cyclea peltata
Katuki – Picrorrhiza kurroa
Duralabha – Alhagi camelorum
Guduchi – Indian Tinospora (stem) – Tinospora cordifolia
Balaka – Pavonia odorata
Lodhra – Lodh tree (bark) – Symplocos racemosa
Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum
The above herb powders in equal quantity is used to prepare Kashayam (water decoction)

Side effects:
There are no known side effects with this product.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.

Manufacturer:
SNA Oushadhasala Pvt. Ltd.,

Rasnasaptak kashaya is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine for back pain associated with injury, lumbar spondylosis, etc. It is an Ayurvedic herbal decoction. It is also available in Kashayam tablet and Kadha form. 

Rasna Saptak Kwath Ingredients:
Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata / Vanda roxburghi
Amruta – Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia
Devadaru – Deodar – Cedrus deodara
Aragwadha – Cassia fistula
Trikantaka – Tribulus terrestris
Eranda – Castor root
Punarnava (Spreading Hogweed – Boerhavia diffusa)

Method of manufacturing:
The coarse powder of equal parts of above herbs is added with 8 or 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to a quarter, filtered.

Rasnasaptak Kwatha Uses
It is traditionally indicated in – 
Janghashoola – hip pain
Urushoola – thigh pain
Prushtashoola – backpan
Trikashoola – Lower back pain
Parshwashoola – pain on the sides of abdomen – flanks

It is used in rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, muscle twitch, pain due to lumbar spondylosis, thigh cramps, muscle stiffness, sciatica, abdominal colic pain etc.

Reference: Chakradatta, Amavata Adhikara.
Original verse:

Manufacturers:
Kottakkal Rasnasaptakam Kashayam
Dose – 12 – 24 ml, mixed with equal quantities of water, once or twice a day, preferably before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic physician.
Anupana – it is traditionally administered along with a pinch or two of ginger powder.

Rasnasaptakam Kashayam tablet
AVN Ayurveda manufactures same product in tablet form. – Packaging – 10 tablets in a strip, Pack of 100 tablets in a box.
Dose – 1-2 tablets once or twice a day, before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Sandu Rasnasaptak Kadha
Sandu Manufactures fermented version (Arishta) of the same product in the name – Kadha.
Packaging: 450 ml in a bottle.
Dose – 15 – 30 ml, mixed with equal quantities of water, once or twice a day, preferably before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic physician.

How long to use: It is usually administered for 2 – 6 weeks of time.

Veerya – Hot potency
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha Dosha.
Taste – Bitter, pungent

Side effects and precautions:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.
It can be used during lactation and in children.

Shelf life: 
Kadha – 5 – 10 years
Kashayam tablet – 2 – 3 years
Kashaya – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Diet and disease related advice:
Read more – Low back pain – Ayurvedic treatment, tips and remedies
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Nimbamritadi Panchatiktam Kashayam is a liquid Ayurvedic medicine for abscess, fever, boils, arthritis, pustules etc. It is an Ayurvedic herbal decoction. It is also available in Kwatham tablet form as well. 

Nimbamritadi Panchatiktam Kashayam ingredients:
Nimba – Neem
Amruta – Giloy – Tinospora cordifolia
Vrisha – Vasa – Adhatoda vasica
Patola – Pointed Gourd – Trichosanthes dioica
Kantakari – Yellow berried nightshade (whole plant) – Solanum xanthcarpum

Method of manufacturing:
The coarse powder of equal parts of above herbs is added with 8 or 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to a quarter, filtered.

Reference:
Ashtanga Hrudayam – Panchatikta – group of 5 bitter herbs – is mentioned in the context of Vatavyadi Chikitsa, Guggulu Tiktaka Ghrita. This is taken out and made into a different formula.

Dose – 12 – 24 ml, mixed with equal quantities of water, once or twice a day, preferably before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic physician.
Manufacturer: Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala

Presentation:
Kashayam – 200 ml in a bottle
Kwatham tablet – 100 tablets.

Nimbamritadi Panchatiktam Kwatham Tablet –
Is the same formula in tablet form, manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala.
Dose – 1-2 tablets once or twice a day, before food, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Uses:
Boils, fever, as a preventive remedy during spread of infectious diseases such as Dengue, Malaria,
Pustules, Carbuncles, abscess, sinus etc.

How long to use: It is usually administered for 2 – 6 weeks of time.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta and Kaph Dosha.
Taste – Bitter

Side effects and precautions:
This may reduce blood sugar levels. People with diabetes should use this only under medical supervision.
Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.
It can be used during lactation and in children in smaller doses for shorter period of time.
Stored in airtight container in dry place.

Shelf life: 
Kwatham tablet – 2 – 3 years
Kashaya – 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Nagaradi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic herbal decoction, used in the treatment of fever. It is also called Amrutottharam Kashayam. It is also called as Nagaradi Kwatham. 

Nagaradi kashayam benefits:
It is used in all types of fevers. It contains Indian tinospora, ginger and Harad. All the three herbs possess potent antipyretic activity.

Nagaradi Kashayam Ingredients: 
Nagara – Ginger – Narahasta bhaga -2 parts
Amruta = Giloya = Tinospora cordifolia  – Triphani Sarpa Nayana Bhaga –  6 parts
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – Hasti Anghri Bhaga (hands and legs) – 4 parts
It is added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to quarter part.

Method of manufacturing:
All the ingredients in coarse powder form is added with 8 or 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to 1/4 or 1/8th part, filtered and preserved.

Amrutottaram Kashayam dose: 
The dose is 12 – 24 ml, before food, at about 6 am and 6pm or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually advised to add equal amount of water to the kashayam.
It is usually administered along with a small spoon of sugar.

Anupana – Sharkara
Dose for children – 3 – 5 ml, mixed with equal or double quantities of water, once or twice a day, 15 minutes before food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Packaging: –200 ml, concentrated Kashayam.
Appearance: dark brown to black
Taste – pungent, hot to bitter, astringent

Common preservative used: Sodium benzoate

Effect on Tridosha: Balances all the three Doshas.
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

Nagaradi kashayam Side Effects: 
There are no known side effects of this medicine.
A very high dose may cause mild stomach irritation and diarrhoea.
It is best to avoid it during pregnancy. It can be administered during lactation period and in children.

Nagaradi Kashayam reference: 
Sahasra Yoga Kashaya prakarana 30

Manufacturer:
While the same product is manufactured in the name of Amrutottharam Kashayam by many companies such as AVS, AVN, AVP etc.
It is manufactured in the name of Nagaradi Kashayam by Vasudeva Vilasam and Malabar Ayurveda Ashram.

How long can it be used?
Based on symptoms, it is usually prescribed for a period of 2 – 6 weeks.

Chandanosiradi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic liquid medicine in herbal decoction form, used for Pitta balance. Chandana refers to sandalwood, Usira (Usheera) is Khas Khas grass. These two are the main ingredients in this medicine. 

Chandanosiradi Kashayam ingredients:
Chandana – Santalum album / Pterocarpus santalinus Usheera – Khas Khas  – Vetiveria zizanioides
Jalada – Musta – Nut grass (root) – Cyperus rotundus
Laja – Parched rice
Mudga – green gram – Vigna radiate
Kana – Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum
Yava – Barley

Method of manufacturing:
All the ingredients in coarse powder form is added with 8 or 16 parts of water, boiled and reduced to 1/4 or 1/8th part, filtered and preserved.

Chandanosiradi kashayam uses:
It is traditionally indicated in
Raktapitta  – bleeding disorders like nasal bleeding, Ulcerative colitis and menorrhagia  

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta Dosha.

How it acts?
All the ingredients – Chandana, Usheera etc balances Pitta and are coolant in nature. Raktapitta or bleeding disorders have high Pitta (excess hotness). The coolant property of the herbs pacify Pitta.
Read more about bleeding disorders – Raktapitta, as explained in Ayurveda

Original verse:

Dosage:
The dose is 12 – 24 ml, before food, at about 6 am and 6 pm or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually advised to add equal amount of water to the kashayam.
This Kashayam is traditionally advised along with Balamoola Kashaya.

Anupana – Sharkara
Dose for children – 3 – 5 ml, mixed with equal or double quantities of water, once or twice a day, 15 minutes before food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Packaging: –200 ml, concentrated Kashayam.
Appearance: dark brown to black
Taste – Astringent to bitter
Common preservative used: Sodium benzoate

Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacturing.

Chandanosiradi kashayam side effects:
There are no known side effects of this medicine.
Seek medical advice for its use during pregnancy.
It can be administered during lactation period and in children.

Reference: 
Sahasra Yoga Kashaya prakarana 30
Ashtangahrudayam Raktapitta Chikitsa

Manufacturer:
Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala

How long can it be used?
Based on symptoms, it is usually prescribed for a period of 2 – 6 weeks.

Bhadradarvadi Kashayam is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, used in the treatment of asthma, cough, rheumatoid arthritis etc. It ismanufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal. It is a concentrated decoction prepared out of herbal ingredients which consists of water soluble active principles. Good in vata ailments. 

Uses/indication of Bhadradarvadi Kashayam:
Rheumatoid arthritis, osteo arthritis
General body ache
Asthma, Cough, hiccups
Useful in joint pains, muscle wasting and inflammatory conditions.

Ingredients of Bhadradarvadi Kashayam:
Devedaru (Cedrus deodara)
Tagara (Valeriana wallichi)
Kusta (Saussurea lappa)
Bala (Sida rhombifolia)
Athibala (Abutilon indicum)
Dashamula – group of 10 herbs –
Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
Brihati – Solanum indicum
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
Prishnaparni – Uraria picta

Dose of Bhadradarvadi Kashayam:
5-15 ml diluted with 15-45 ml of water twice daily before food or as directed by the physician.

Side effects of Bhadradarvadi Kashayam:
There are no known side effects.
Over-dosage may induce gastric irritation.
It is to be used under medical supervision only.

Reference of Bhadradarvadi Kashayam: Astangahridayam.

Shelf life of Bhadradarvadi Kashayam: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once after opening the bottle, it is best to empty the bottle within 2 months time.
Presentation: Bottle of 200 ml.

Manufacturers: Ashoka pharmaceuticals, Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, SNA Oushadhasala, Sitaram Ayurveda Pharmacy, Nagarjuna Ayurvedic Group.

Dusparsakadi Kashayam is an Ayurvedic herbal decoction, used for the treatment for  hemorrhoids and fistula. It is manufactured by Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala. It is also available in tablet form. 

Uses of Dusparsakadi Kashayam, Kwatham (tablet)
Excellent in pain and other symptoms related with piles and fistula.
It improves digestion strength and eases bowel movements.

Ingredients of Dusparsakadi Kashayam:

• Dusparsha (Mucuna pruriens)
• Bilva (Aegle marmelos)
• Yavani (Carum copticum)
• Nagara (Zingiber officinale)
• Patha (Cyclea peltata)

Dosage of Dusparsakadi Kashayam:
5-15 ml mixed with 4 times of boiled and cooled water, or as directed by the physician.

Dose of Dusparsakadi Kwatham (tabet) –
1 – 2 tablets, once or twice a day, 30 minutes before food with a cup of water, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Adjuvants- Honey or Changeryadi gulika.
Reference: Astangahridayam.
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacture. Once after opening the bottle, it is best to empty the bottle within 2 months of time.

Manufacturer: Arya Vadiya Sala, Kottakkal
Presentation: Bottle of 200 ml.

Side effects:
There are no known side effects with this product.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Store in a cool dry place.
Close the bottle tightly after usage.

Read related: Haemorrhoids: Ayurvedic Treatment, Medicines, Remedies

Manufacturers:
Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal
Vaidyaratnam
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Kalasakadi kashayam is a herbal decoction, used in the treatment of constipation, fever and low digestion. Kalasaka means Curry leaves. It is the main ingredient of this medicine. 

Uses of Kalasakadi Kashayam:
Excellent in indigestion combined with constipation.
Good in fever and promotes appetite.
Alleviates even cholera if used in the early stages.
It is also good in distaste, piles, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and flatulence.

Roga karma- grahani, visuchika, udara roga, shulahara and krimihara.
Dosha karma-
Kapha Vatahara – Balances Kapha and Vata Dosha and
vatanulomaka – eases normal movement of Vata DOsha.

Agni karma-
Deepana – improves digestion strength
Pachana – carminative

Ingredients of Kalasakadi Kashayam:
Kalasaka (Murraya koenigii (Linn))- 1 part.
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)- 1 part.
Shunti (Zingiber officinale)- 1 part.

Dosage of Kalasakadi kashayam:
5-15 ml diluted with 15-45 ml of water twice daily, before food. Or as directed by the physician.
For children below 5 years dose is 3-5 ml, once or twice a day, mixed with 10-15 ml of water, once or twice a day, before food or as directed by doctor.
For children between 5 – 12 years of age, dose is 5 – 10 ml, mixed with 15 – 20 ml of water, once or twice a day, before food or as directed by doctor.

Adjuvant- rock salt.

Side effects-
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
Over dosage may cause loose stools or diarrhea.

Reference: Chikitsamanjari.
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacture.

Manufacturer: It is manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.
Presentation: Bottle of 200 ml.

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Vizhalveradi kashayam is used for the treatment of obesity and gulma. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.
Vizhalveradi kashayam is a herbal decoction formulation.

Uses of Vizhalveradi Kashayam:
It is extensively used in the treatment of obesity.
Excellent in the treatment of gulma

Ingredients of Vizhalveradi Kashayam:
Triphala (Embelica officinale, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica)
Chitraka (Plumbago zeylanica)
Lohapatra (iron)
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
Water

Dosage of Vizhalveradi Kashayam:
5 ml of Kashaya is to be mixed with 5 ml of lukewarm water and mixed well and taken in empty stomach two times a day.

Adjuvants-
Honey,
Rock salt,
Fried and powdered Asafoetida.

Reference:
Sahasra Yogam.

Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacture.

Manufacturer:
Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.

Presentation:
Bottle of 200 ml.

Mehanthak Kashayam is used in the treatment of Diabetes and all related complaints like Cardio-vascular disorder, Renal failure, Weakness, Excessive thirst, Constipation etc. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Everest Ayurveda pharma, Thrissur, Kerala.
Indication of Mehanthak kashayam:
Diabetes and all related complaints like Cardio-vascular disorder, Renal failure, Weakness, Excessive thirst, Constipation etc.

Ingredients of Mehanthak Kashayam:
Each 10 ml is prepared out of-
Jambu (Syzygium cumini)- 6 g
Aragwadha (Cassia fistula)- 1.2 g
Pathya (Terminalia chebula)- 1.2 g
Nyagrodha (Ficus racemosa)- 1.2 g
Bala (Sida cordifolia)- 1.2 g
Khadira (Acacia catechu)- 1.2 g
Dhatri (Embelica officinale)- 1.2 g
Yashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra)- 1.2 g
Darvi (Berberis aristata)- 1.2 g
Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)- 1.2 g
Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum)- 1.2 g
Rajani (Curcuma longa)- 1.2 g
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia)- 1.2 g
Musta (Cyperus rotendus)- 1.2 g
Usira (Vetiveria zizanioides)- 1.2 g
Aksha (Terminalia bellerica)- 1.2 g

Dosage of Mehanthak Kashayam:
10-25 ml with equal quantity of boiled and cooled water twice or thrice daily in empty stomach. Or as directed by the physician

Side effects of Mehanthak Kashayam:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
Over dosage may cause severe gastritis
Should be taken under medical supervision

Presentation:
Bottle of 200 ml & 450 ml.

Prasoothika Kashayam is an ideal tonic for postpartum period to restore strength. It is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine in decoction form manufactured by Everest Ayurveda pharma, Thrissur, Kerala.
Indication of Prasoothika Kashayam:
It is an ideal tonic after delivery for restoring health.
Galactogogue and treats various gynaecological disorders.
Better for rheumatic diseases and nervous debility

Ingredients of Prasoothika Kashayam:
Each 10 ml is prepared of-
Bala (Sida cordifolia)- 2.17 g
Yava (Hordeum vulgare)- 0.362 g
Kulattha (Dolichos biflorus)- 0.362 g
Kola (Aerva lanata)- 0.362 g
Prishniparni (Uraria picta)- 0.362 g
Salaparni (Desmodium gangeticum)- 0.362 g
Brihathi (Solanum indicum)- 0.362 g
Vrinthaka (Solanum melongena)- 0.362 g
Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris)- 0.362 g
Bilva (Aegle marmelos)- 0.362 g
Kashmarya (Gmelina arborea)- 0.362 g
Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens)- 0.362 g
Dunduka (Oroxylum indicum)- 0.362 g
Tharkari (Premna mucronata)- 0.362 g
Vari (Asperagus racemosus)- 0.362 g
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)- 0.362 g
Daru (Cedrus deodara)- 0.362 g
Manjista (Rubia cordifolia)- 0.362 g
Meda (Polygonatum verticilatum)- 0.362 g
Mahameda (Polygonatum verticilatum[Sp])- 0.362 g
Thagara (Valeriana wallichi)- 0.362 g
Kusta (Sausurrea lappa)- 0.362 g
Chandana (Santalum album)- 0.362 g
Kakoli (Rosea procera)- 0.362 g
Ksheerakakoli (Rosea procera[white])- 0.362 g
Varshaboo (Boerhaavia diffusa)- 0.362 g
Sariva (Hemidesmus indicus)- 0.362 g
Yashti (Glycyrrhiza glabra)- 0.362 g
Jeevaka (Microstylis wallichi)- 0.362 g
Edavakam (Microstylis musifera)- 0.362 g
Krishna agaru (Aquilaria agallocha)- 0.362 g
Kalanusari (Trigonella foenum)- 0.362 g
Pathya (Terminalia chebula)- 0.362 g
Dhatri (Embelica officinale)- 0.362 g
Aksha (Terminalia bellerica)- 0.362 g
Saindhavam (Rock salt)- 0.362 g
Aranya masha (Vigna vexillata)- 0.362 g
Aranya mudga (Vigna trilobata)- 0.362 g
Vacha (Acorus calamus)- 0.362 g
Twak (Cinnamomum zeylanica)- 0.362 g
Patra (Cinnamomum tamala)- 0.362 g
Vidari (Ipomea digitata)- 0.362 g
Shatahva (Foenicalum vulgare)- 0.362 g
Rasa (Blasmodendron myrrha)- 0.362 g
Dhanyaka (Coriandrum sativum)- 0.362 g
Vidanga (Embelia ribes)- 0.362 g
Indrayava (Holarrhena antidysentrica)- 0.362 g
Jyotishmathi (Celestrus paniculatus)- 0.362 g
Avalguja beeja (Psoralia corylifolia)- 0.362 g
Ela (Elatteria cardamomum)- 0.362 g
Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum)- 0.362 g
Krishna jeeraka (Nigella sativa)- 0.362 g
Vana jeeraka (Centratherum anthelminticum)- 0.362 g
Ajaji (Cuminum cyminum)- 0.362 g

Dosage of Prasoothika Kashayam:
10-15 ml with thrice quantity of boiled and cooled water, twice daily in empty stomach. Or as directed by the physician.

Side effects of Prasoothika Kashayam:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
Should be taken under medical supervision
Over dosage may cause severe gastritis.
Keep out of reach of children.

Presentation:
Bottle of 200 ml