Vridhiwadhika Bati: Benefits, Ingredients, Dose, Side effects

Vridhiwadhika Bati is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, useful in the treatment of inguinal hernia, intestinal hernia, hydrocele etc. It is also called as Vriddhivadhika Vati.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Vridhiwadhika Bati:
Kajjali – Purified Sulfur and Mercury are triturated to form Kajjali (black mixture, devoid of shining).
Trikatu –
Long pepper – Pippali – Piper longum – It balances Kapha and Vata Dosha.
Black pepper – Maricha – Piper nigrum – Because of its Chedana (cutting) and (Shoshana) drying effects, it balances Kapha and Vata Dosha.
Ginger – Shunti – Zingiber officinale – It has analgesic and anti inflammatory properties.
Triphala
Gooseberry – Amla – Emblica officinalis
Chebulic myrobalan – Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Belleric myrobalan – Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellerica – It possess anti oxidant, anti microbial and anti cancer activities.
Panchlavan
Vidanga – Embelia ribes – Because of its hot potency, it balances Kapha and Vata Doshas.
Kachur – Curcuma zedoaria – It has analgesic, anti inflammatory and anti cancer properties.
Iron calx – Lauh Bhasma – It has scraping quality.
Copper calx – Tamra Bhasma – It is used in the treatment of Pitta and Kapha predominance diseases, skin diseases, helminthiasis, obesity etc.
Kansya Bhasma – Bell Metal
Conch shell calx – Shankha Bhasma – It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of gastritis, abdominal pain, malabsorption syndrome etc.
Kapardak Bhasma – prepared from Cowries – It balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Indications

Indications of Vridhiwadhika Bati:
All types of hernia – Inguinal hernia, intestinal hernia etc.
Any types of cellular growth in the body
Filaria
Testicular and Scrotal swelling
Tumor
Hydrocele

Dose

Dosage of Vriddhivadhika Vati:
1 to 2 tablets with fresh water or decoction of Haritaki twice a day.
Or as directed by the physician.

How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice. 

Side effects

Side effects of Vriddhivadhika Vati:
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.

Manufacturers, shelf life and package

Manufacturers:
Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd.
Patanjali Ayurved Limited.

Shelf life:
3 years from the date of manufacturing date.

Package:
20 tablets, 80 tablets.

With Homeopathy and western medicine


Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?

Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.

Can this medicine be continued while taking 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.

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 take the Ayurvedic medicine.

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

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