Rasnadi Kashayam is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is also known as Rasnadi Kwath kashaya, kwatha etc. This medicine is formulated based on Kerala Ayurvedic practice.
Uses
Rasnadi Kashayam benefits:
It is widely in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and osteo arthritis.
It has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Post viral fever, when the patient complains of body, muscle and joint pains
Bursitis,
Bursitis trochanterica,
Shoulder dislocation pain
Dosage
Rasnadi Kashayam dose:
The dose is 12 – 24 ml, before food, at about 6 – 7am and 6 – 7 pm or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually advised to add equal amount of water to the kashayam.
While administering, Saindhava Lavana (Rock salt), Long pepper or sugar is usually added to the kashayam in a quantity of 1 – 3 grams per dose.
Pathya
Light food is to be taken. No body movement is allowed. Bathe every 3rd or 4th day in water boiled with Kokilaksha and rub Rasnadi churnam over the crown immediately.Use Balaguluchyadi for the head and Pinda tailam for body.
Adjuvants
Ksheerabala or Dhanwantaram tailas [avratti] or ghee.
Side Effects
There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
Contents
Rasnadi Kashayam Ingredients:
Rasna – Pluchea lanceolata
Tamalaki – Phyllanthus niruri
Vrisha – Adhatoda vasica
Agaru – Aquilaria agallocha
Shati – Hedychium spicatum
Chitra – Plumbago zeylanica
Abda – Cyperus rotundus
Chavya – Piper cubeba
Ashmabhit – Aerva lanata
Darvi – Berberis aristata
Bharngi – Clerodendron serratum
Patola – Trichosanthes dioica
Pushkara – Inula racemosa
Nisha – Turmeric
Saireya – Barleria Prionitis Linn.
Vishwa – Ginger
Agni – Plumbago zeylanoca
Bilwa – Aegle marmelos
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
Prishnaparni – Uraria picta
Brihati – Solanum indicum
Kantakari – Solanum xanthocarpum
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
Daru – Cedrus deodara
It is added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to quarter part, filtered.
Reference
Sahasrayoga, Kashaya prakarana 396
Rasnadi Kashayam tablet is the same medicine in tablet form. Its dose is 2 tablets 2 times a day after food.
Rasnadi Kwatha churna is the herbal coarse powder of the above herbs.
Note: Rasnadi kashayam is different from Maharasnadi kashayam
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
29 thoughts on “Rasnadi Kashayam – Benefits, Dose, Side Effects, Ingredients And Reference”
How about its role in treating ivdp and sciatica Doctor…..and how careful it should be administered for those who have got Piles also apart from said above…
It is very dangerous to take rasnadi kashyam and I am facing serious episode in my life after taking rasanadi kashayam, my acidity levels increased like any thing and now doctor himself finding difficult how to cure. Please be very very careful before taking this rasanadi kashayam.
it is not like that. every drugs have their own property and suit to a particular kind of person. may be you are not the one made for rasnadi kashayam. and ofcourse, kashayam are to be taken by diluting equal or if necessary double the amount of water.
Hello Sir, Do ask your Physician before you continue the medication because it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
Thanks for your concern and advice.
I am in touch with a very experienced KAS doctor Ravindran
Good to know that Madam.
hello,
i am using rasnad kwath twice a day, as there is pain in my knee. i am feeling better, but how much time i have to use is, pls guide me.
There is difference in ingredients. Both are useful in lower back pain.
Hello, Dr can we give this medicine 2 tablets two times, no problem will be occur?
I am started to use Rasnadi Ghritam for my Anklyosing spondylitis as directed by Ayurveda doctor.. but its vry horrible to take.. is there any tablet kind of form for this medicine. Is this safe for my problem?
Hi, 🙂
It is the problem with many of AYurvedic medicines.
Freeze the Rasnadi Ghrita in refrigerator. Cut it into a tablet size. Swallow it with hot water. Hope it helps. 🙂
HELLO SIR MY NAME IS MANOHARN FROM MALAYSIA DUE TO NECK AND SHOULDER PROBLEM CURRENTLY I TAKE TWO TYPE KASHAYAM THAT IS INDUKANTHAM AMD RASNAYOGARAJAGULGULU. MAY I ADD THIS RASNADI TOGETHER
Hi, you can take Rasnadi kashayam – 5 ml, mixed with 10 ml water, 2 times a day after food.
Please read as there says there is no 100% cure for this disease in Allopathy
Hi, the suggested medicines are good. Please go ahead.
IF precsribed by your doctor, then you can take this along with the first ones.
I have pain in knee doctor told me Fulid finished ..so with rasnadi kasayam will come Fulid..in knee?? Doctor gave me Ostikot and Rasnai randadi kwatham…nucart- oa my friend told to take..plz let me know knee fluid will come back
Nucart Oa, ostikot and rasna irandai kwatham can be taken
Hello doctor i had consulted ayurvedic doctor and he gave me valiya Rasnadi kashayam and lumbaton and rhukot but after taking this I am experiencing frequent urination, thirst and muscle stiffness and muscle pain please tell me what could be reason and what should I do.
Please stop rasnadi and continue only the other two. If still the symptom persists, consult a doctor directly.
Hello doctor i had consulted ayurvedic doctor and he gave me Rasnadi kashayam for my back pain now i’m taking twice a day 12 days over but till i’m facing the back pain how long it will take to cure could you please share your feedback
Dr..
I am using cheriya rasnadi tablet more than six months. I am s ankilosing spondilitis patient.. Now feeling better but some days morning feeling more stiffness in chest and back area.. if you have a other choice pls tell me dr
Please consult any of our specialists here
https://www.easyayurveda.com/consult/
I need guidance of appropriate time to consume rasnadi Kashayam, it should be before food or after food? With empty stomach?
It is usually advised 30 minutes before food.
Can I take July 2021 expired Rasnadi kashayam big bottles .. I have many which I missed to take.. I have severe hip pain and can’t walk after sitting for an hour.. taking 3 to5 mts to be stable holding something else falling down..
No. Discard it.
Can I take Apr 2018 expired Sahacharanadi Thailand big bottles .. I have many which I missed to take.. I have severe hip pain and can’t walk after sitting for an hour.. taking 3 to5 mts to be stable holding something else falling down..
No. Please discard it.