Garbharaksha Kashayam is an Ayurvedic medicine for pregnancy care. It is herbal decoction. It is most commonly used in South Indian Ayurveda Practice. Since it is used in pregnancy, it should be used only under strict medical supervision.
Uses and Adjuvant
Garbharaksha kashayam benefits:
- It is used in pregnancy care of the mother.
- It helps to relieve respiratory problems, gastritis and constipation problem of the expectant mother.
- This product is also known as Bhadradi Kashayam.
Adjuvant-
usually, this product is administered along with Dhanwantaram gulika.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Pitta and Vata
Side Effects
There are no known side effects of this medicine.
People with diabetes should take this medicine under medical supervision.
Dose
Bhadradi kashayam dosage:
5 – 10 ml, before food, or on empty stomach, once or twice a day or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
If the kashayam is concentrated, then it needs to be mixed with equal quantity of water and should be taken.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Contents
Garbharaksha kashayam ingredients:
Herbal decoction is prepared from 10 grams of each of
Bala – Sida cordifolia
Punarnava – Boerhaavia diffusa
Draksha – Dry grapes – Vitis vinifera
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
Yavani – Trachyspermum ammi
Bhadra – Aerva lanata
Manufacturer and Shelf life
Kottakkal – Arya Vaidya Sala
Shelf life:3 years from the date of manufacture.
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. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
4 thoughts on “Garbharaksha Kashayam – Bhadradi kashayam Benefits, Ingredients”
I am 6 months pregnant. From how many weeks should I start taking this?
Hello Madam, Since it is used in pregnancy, it should be used only under strict medical supervision. Do consult your doctor before taking any medication.
hi good morning,
i just married 4months, Can i drink Garbharaksha kashayam ? i trying for baby.
please advise me.
Taking this helps to get pregnant?