Exploring
the benefits of Chandraprbha Vati a Herbmineral Formulation
Kanchan Swami, Reetesh Ramnani, Sakhitha K.S., Anupam
Srivastava
Department of Rasashastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana,
National Institute of Ayurveda,
Deemed to be University (Denovo), Jaipur, Rajasthan,
Pincode - 302002, India.
*Corresponding Author E-mail:
drkanchanswami@gmail, dr.sakhitha@gmail.com, ritesh.ramnani@gmail.com, dras2011@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
Chandraprabha Vati, a herb mineral formulation from ancient Ayurvedic
texts, exhibits broad-spectrum therapeutic activity. Described in various
classical texts, it contains 37 ingredients, predominantly Shilajatu and
Guggulu, alongside other key elements like Triphala and Guduchi.
Its diverse indications include diabetes, skin disorders, diarrhea, fever and
urinary issues. The formulation's mechanism includes rectifying poor digestive
fire, addressing lipid metabolism, reducing inflammation, and boosting immunity.
Research validates its efficacy in diabetes management and many studies explore
its hypoglycemic, hypotensive, and bacteriostatic properties. Chandraprabha
Vati holds immense potential in managing lifestyle disorders and urinary
ailments when used judiciously.
KEYWORDS: Chandraprabha Vati, Herbmineral, Kharaliya Rasayana,
Prameha.
INTRODUCTION:
The ancient Ayurvedic classics, such as Charaka
Samhita, Sushruta Samhita and Ashtanga Hridaya
etc. have preserved valuable knowledge about indigenous therapeutics of our
country. The relevant work done in the ancient period is majorly focused on
herb mineral and herbal formulations. Among the various available herb mineral
formulations, Chandraprabha Vati a unique formulation has broad
spectrum therapeutic activity. The Formulation has been described in various
texts such as Sharanagadhara Samhita, Bhaishajya Ratnavali,
Sidha Yoga Sangraha, Yoga Taringani, Yoga
Ratnakara, Rasendra Sara Sangraha, Rasendra Chintamani,
Vasavvaraziyam and Rasa Ratna Samucchya including Ayurvedic
Formulary of India in Prameha (Diabetes).
Indications of Chandraprabha Vati are
diverse. It is also recommended for Arsha (Piles) in Rasendra Sara
Sangrha, Rasa Kamdhenu, Rasa Chandanshu, Rasendra
Chintamani and Vaidya Chintamani, also in Kushtha
(Skin disorder) as per Rasa Kamdhenu and in Atisar
(Diarrhea) as described Rasa Manjari, Yoga Ratnakara,
Vrihat Rasa Raj Sundar and Bharat Bhaishajya
Ratnakara. Ayurvedic Formulary of India,1 the official
publication of Government of India recognizes the Chandraprabha Vati,
as described in Sharanagadhara Samhita.
Methodology:
Chandraprabha Vati, consists of 37 ingredients derived both
from plant and mineral sources, serves as a potent option in the treatment of Prameha
(Diabetes), Kushtha (Skin disorder), Atisar (Diarrhea), Jwara
(Fever), Udararoga (Abdominal disorder), Netraroga (Eye
disorder), Dantaroga (Dental disorder) and Gudagata Vyadhi
(Ano rectal disorder) etc. as it impacts on the Rasavaha, Raktavaha,
Mamsavaha, Medovaha, Shukravaha, Purishavaha, and Mutravaha
Srotas of the Human Body System.
Composition of Chandraprabha Vati:
Chandraprabha Vati is a potent herbal medicine with 37
ingredients, each contributing to its effectiveness. Shuddha Shilajatu
and Shuddha Guggulu dominate the mix with 32 parts each, followed
by Sharkara at 16 parts and Lauha Bhasma at 8 parts. Other
ingredients like Trivrita, Dantimoola, Tejpatra, Twak,
Ela and Vanshlochana are in quantity of 4 parts each, while the
remaining ingredients add up to 1 part each. At its heart lies Chandaprabha
(Karpoora), lending its name and essence to the medicine. This rich
composition makes Chandraprabha Vati a holistic solution for a
wide range of health issues, particularly effective in managing lifestyle
disorders. Being an herb mineral compound, its ingredients and properties
detailed below contribute to its broad-spectrum therapeutic activity. (Table 1).
Table No.1: Showing the Properties of the ingredients
of Chandraprabha Vati
|
Sr. No.
|
Drugs
|
Rasa
|
Guna
|
Veerya
|
Vipaka
|
|
1
|
Chandraprabha
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sati
(Hedychium spicatum)
|
Katu, Tikta, Kashaya
|
Laghu, Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
Karpura
(Cinnamomum camphora)
|
Tikta, Katu,
Madhur
|
Laghu, Teekshna
|
sheeta
|
Madhur
|
|
Shatavari
(Asparagous racemosus)
|
Madhur, Tikta
|
Guru, Snigdha
|
sheeta
|
Katu
|
|
2
|
Vacha (Acorus
calamus)
|
Katu, Tikta
|
Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
3
|
Musta (Cyperus
rotundus)
|
Tikta, Katu,
Kashaya
|
Laghu, Ruksha
|
Sheta
|
Katu
|
|
4
|
Bhunimba
(Swertia chiraita)
|
Tikta
|
Laghu, Ruksha
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
5
|
Guduchi
(Tinospora cardifolia)
|
Tikta, Kashaya
|
Guru, Snigdha
|
Ushna
|
Madhur
|
|
6
|
Devdaru
(Cedrus Deodara)
|
Laghu, Snigdha
|
Tikta
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
7
|
Haridra (Curcuma longa)
|
Tikta, Katu
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
8
|
Ativisa
(Aconitum heterophyllum)
|
Tikta, Katu
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
9
|
Daruharidra (Berberis aristata)
|
Tikta, Kashaya
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
10
|
Chitraka
(Plumbago zeylanica)
|
Katu
|
Ruksha, Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
11
|
Pippalimool
(Piper longum)
|
Katu
|
Laghu,
Snigdha, Teekshna
|
Unushna Sheeta
|
Madhur
|
|
12
|
Dhanyaka
(Coriandrum sativum)
|
Tikta, Kashaya
|
Snigdha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Madhur
|
|
13
|
Haritaki
(Terminalia chebula)
|
Pancharasa,
(Kasaya Pradhan)
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Madhur
|
|
14
|
Aamlaki (Emblica officinalis)
|
Pancharasa
(Amla Pradhan)
|
Ruksha, Sheeta
|
Sheeta
|
Madhur
|
|
15
|
Vibhitak
(Terminalia bellirica)
|
Kashaya
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Madhur
|
|
16
|
Chavya (Piper
chaba)
|
Katu
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
17
|
Vidanga
(Embelia ribes)
|
Katu, Kashaya
|
Ruksha, Laghu
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
18
|
Gajpippal
(Scindapsis officinalis)
|
Katu
|
Ruksha
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
19
|
Sunthi
(Zingiber officinalis)
|
Katu
|
Laghu, Snigdha
|
Ushna
|
Madhur
|
|
20
|
Marich (Piper
nigrum)
|
Katu
|
Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
21
|
Pippali (Piper longum)
|
Katu
|
Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Unushna,
Sheeta
|
Madhur
|
|
22
|
Trivrita
(Operculina turpentum)
|
Katu, Tikta
|
Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
23
|
Dantimoola
(Boliospermum montanum)
|
Katu
|
Guru, Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
24
|
Tejpatra
(Cinnamomum tamala)
|
Katu, Tikta,
Madhur
|
Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
25
|
Twak
(Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
|
Katu, Tikta,
Madhur
|
Laghu, Ruksha,
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
26
|
Ela (Elettaria
cardamomum)
|
Katu, Madhur
|
Laghu, Ruksha
|
Sheeta
|
Madhur
|
|
27
|
Vanshlochana
(Bambusa bambos)
|
Kasaya, Madhur
|
Laghu,
Teekshan
|
Sheeta
|
Madhur
|
|
28
|
Shuddha
Guggulu (Commiphora mukul)
|
Tikta, Katu
|
Ruksha, Laghu,
Teekshan (P.G.), Snigdha, pichila (N.G.)
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
29
|
Swarnamakshika (Iron Pyrite)
|
Tikta, Madhur
|
Laghu
|
Sheeta
|
Katu
|
|
30
|
Yavakshara (Potassium carbonate)
|
Lavan, Katu
|
Laghu,
Snigdha, Sukshma
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
31
|
Swarjikshara (Sodium carbonate)
|
Lavan, Katu
|
Laghu,
Teekshna, Ruksha
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
32
|
Saindhava (Sodium chloride)
|
Lavan, Madhur
|
Laghu, Snigdha
|
Sheeta
|
Katu
|
|
33
|
Souvarchal
|
Katu
|
Laghu, Sukshma
|
Ushna
|
Laghu
|
|
34
|
Vida lavan
|
Lavan
|
Laghu,
Teekshna
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
35
|
Lauha Bhasma
|
Tikta
|
Snigdha
|
Sheeta
|
Katu
|
|
36
|
Shuddha
Shilajatu (Asphaltum
punjabinum)
|
Katu, Tikta
|
Guru
|
Ushna
|
Katu
|
|
37
|
Sharkara (Sachrum officinerum)
|
Madhur
|
Guru, Snigdha
|
Sheeta
|
Madhur
|
Madhur-sweet, Amla-sour, Lavan-salt, Katu-pungent, Tikta-bitter,
Kasaya-astrigent, Ushna-hot, Sheeta-cool, Guru-heavy,
Laghu-light, Snigdha-soft, Ruksha-dry, Teekshna-sharp
DISCUSSION:
In the context of its therapeutic action, the presence
of Shilajatu as major ingredient of the formulation, helps to treat
dyslipidemia and prevent ischemia.2 The other second major
ingredient Guggulu showcases anti-inflammatory properties, making it
effective against inflammatory conditions in the genito-urinary tract.3
Chandraprabha Vati having alkaline substances like Yavakshara
and Svarjikakshara which reduces urine pH, alleviating burning
micturition.4 Ingredients such as Trikatu, Chavya, Musta,
Lavana, and Kshara work as to rectify Mandagni (poor
digestive fire), considered a fundamental factor in various disease conditions.
Furthermore, Chandraprabha Vati also have Triphala5
and Guduchi6, as antioxidants which boosts immunity and
serve as immune-modulatory agents in autoimmune and immune-deficient states.
Its prevailing actions involve Rakta Prasadana (Blood purifier), Shothahara
(Anti-inflammatory), Krimighna (Anti-Bacterial), Mutra virechaka
(Diuretics) and Rasayana indicating its efficacy in various conditions.7
Diseases related to Mutra (urine) such as Mutraghata, Mutrakrichhra,
and Ashmari find therapeutic application in Chandraprabha Vati.8
Notably, Prameha (Diabetes mellitus) has been substantiated by research
studies demonstrating the anti-diabetic activity of Chandraprabha Vati.9
CONCLUSION:
Chandraprabha Vati is a herb mineral formulation which have
broad spectrum activity. Considering the potential of the Formulation certain
researches had been carried out related to its hypoglycemic, hypotensive and
bacteriostatic activities and many Research activities are in pipeline. It
could be concluded that this unique formulation bears immense potential to
address and manage Prameha and related problems at greater extent, if
used judiciously.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
There are no conflicts of interest.
REFERENCES:
1. The Ayurvedic
Formulary of India, 2nd ed, Govt. of India, Part 1, 2003, Chapter
12, page no.512-515.
2. Gupta G. Bharata
Bhaishajya Ratnakara, Commentary. Reprint ed. New Delhi, B. Jain Publisher Pvt.
Ltd. 2005: 152-155, 210-211.
3. Kunte AM. Astanga
Hridaya, with Arunadatta, Sarvangasundara, Commentary. Reprint ed. Bombay:
Nirnaya Sagar Press. 1939. Page no. 236.
4. Bhuvad, Sushama.
Pharmaco-Therapeutic Profiles of Chandraprabhavati- An Ayurvedic Herbo-Mineral
Formulation. International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Archives.
2012: 1368-1375.
5. Singh R, Singh B,
Kumarb N. Antioxidant Activity of Triphala a Combination of Terminalia chebula,
Terminalia bellerica And Emblica officinalis. Journal of Food Biochemistry. 2010;
222-232.
6. Desai VR, Kamat JP,
Sainis KB. An immunomodulator from Tinospora cordifolia with antioxidant
activity in cell free systems. J Chem Sci. 2002; 713–719
7. Weerasekera KR,
Ratnasooriya WD, Ranasingha P, Dhammarathana I. Evaluation of Some Therapeutic
Effects of Ayurvedic Herbomineral Formulation: Chandraprabha Vati, Annual
Research Symposium. 2014; 307-312
8. Gune PG. Ayurvediya
Aushadhi Guna Dharma Shastra, Part 3, Delhi; Choukambha Sanskrit Sansthan. 2021:
13.
9. Bagul MS, Srinivasa
H, Kanaki NS, Rajani M. Antiinflammatory activity of two Ayurvedic formulations
containing guggul. Indian J Pharmacol. 2005; 399-400.
|
Available online on December 23, 2024
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research.
2024; 14(4):411-413.
|
|
This work is
licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
International License. Creative Commons License.
|
|