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.
Uses
Indication of Mehanthak kashayam:
Diabetes and all related complaints like Cardio-vascular disorder, Renal failure, Weakness, Excessive thirst, Constipation etc.
Ingredients
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
Dose
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
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.
Side effects, package
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.
Read more on Diabetes Treatment as per Ayurveda:
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
