Gandharvahasthadi Kashayam in a liquid formulation where 'Gandharvahastha' means 'castor'.
Indication:
In treating abdominal distention or bloating, anorexia.
low backache.
Effect on tridoshas: balances vata.
Dosage:
Preferably in small dosage or as suggested by the physician.
Contraindicated in diarrhea as it contains castor.
Gandharvahasthadi kashayam ingredients:
The kashayam is prepared by following herbs in equal parts.
Gandharvahasta – castor seed – Ricinus communis
Chirabilva – Holoptelea integrifolia
Hutasha – Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica
Vishwa – Ginger – Zingiber officinalis
Pathya – Terminalia chebula
Punarnava – Boerhaavia diffusa
Yavasa – Alhagi pseudalhagi
Bhumitaala – phyllanthus niruri.
Reference:Sahasra Yoga.
gandharvahasta cirabilva hutasavisva |
pathya punarnava yavasaka bhumitalai: ||
kvathassusaindhavagu?a: pavanasya santyai: |
vahnerbalayarucaye malasodhanaya ||