Clinical Significance of Chandraprabha Vati in Dyspnoea and Cough

Abstract

Dyspnoea is a term for difficulty in breathing. It affects the activity and quality of life and mortality in many conditions. It can be mild to severe. Dyspnoea can be a symptom of various diseases like vascular, metabolic, heart, neuromuscular etc. It can be very difficult to find out the exact cause of dyspnoea. Cough is the way our body responds when anything irritates our airways and causes itching in the throat and difficulty in intake of food. Today we will read about the clinical significance of chandraprabha vati in dyspnoea and cough.

Introduction

Meaning of chandraprabha is :- chandra=moon and prabha=glow. It acts as a tonic, aphrodisiac and rejuvenator. By the regular use of chandraprabha vati enhances the face glow and maintains the overall health system. Like the moon it will bring calmness and remove all the darkness on your face. It maintains the kapha dosha along with vata dosha. There are various illnesses in which chandraprabha vati is widely used. It is useful for both male and females. It is a classical ayurvedic tablet which is firstly discussed in the ancient ayurvedic textbook of Sarngadhara samhita madhyama khanda 7/40-49.

Ingredients

3 gm fine power of each

1. Karpura – Cinnamomum camphora
2. Vacha – Acorus calamus
3. Musta – Cyperus rotundus
4. Bhunimba – Andrographis paniculata
5. Amruta – Tinospora cordifolia
6. Daruka – Cedrus deodara
7. Haridra – Curcuma longa
8. Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum
9. Darvi – Berberis aristata
10. Pippali Mool – Piper longum
11. Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica
12. Dhanyaka – Coriandrum sativum
13. Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
14. Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica
15. Amalaki – Emblica officinalis
16. Chavya – Piper chaba
17. Vidanga – Embelia ribes
18. Gajapippali – Piper chaba
19. Shunthi – Zingiber officinalis
20. Maricha – Piper nigrum
21. Pippali – Piper longum
22. Makshika dhatu bhasma – Purified copper iron sulfate
23. Yava kshara – Hordeum vulgare
24. Swarjika kshara – Sodium bicarbonate
25. Saindhava lavana – Rock salt
26. Sauvarchala lavana – Sochal salt
27. Vida lavana – Vida salt

12gm fine powder of each

28. Trivrit – Operculina turpethum
29. Danti – Baliospermum montanum
30. Patra – Cinnamomum tamala
31. Twak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
32. Ela – Elettaria cardamomum
33. Vamshalochana – Bambusa bambos
34. Loha bhasma – Iron bhasma – 24 gm

48gm finepowder of each

35. Sita – Sugar
36. Shilajatu – Asphaltum – 96 gm
37. Guggulu – Commiphora mukul – 96 gm

Therapeutic uses of the ingredients

• Karpura – Cinnamomum camphora:- It is an antioxidant which decreases swelling, pain and alleviates cough and cold features. It is also very useful for skin health.
• Vacha – Acorus calamus:- It is a most renowned herb used for mental disorders and diseases of the nervous system. It is also known to possess carminative, digestive, diuretic and mildly sedative properties. It is also used in cough, sinus and cold features.
• Musta – Cyperus rotundus:- It contains anti- microbial properties used for managing many fungal and bacterial infections. It helps in digestion and lowers blood sugar.
• Bhunimba – Andrographis paniculata:- It purifies the blood and hence treats various skin diseases. It is very useful in jaundice, malaria and liver diseases.
• Amruta – Tinospora cordifolia:- It is a widely used herb. It has been described as antipyretic and anti-arthritic. It is very useful in fever, rheumatism, gout, dyspepsia and urinary diseases. It is also an immuno-modulator, an antioxidant, a rejuvenator and a restorative tonic.
• Daruka – Cedrus deodara:- It is very useful in asthma, skin disease, pruritus, arthritis and constipation.
• Haridra – Curcuma longa:- Turmeric has an anti-inflammatory property which reduces the inflammation in the body. It has also been described as varnya (good for skin). Turmeric alleviates kapha and vata.
• Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum:- It is used in conditions like fever, diarrhea, bronchitis, malaria, asthma etc.
• Darvi – Berberis aristata:- It is best in treating hemorrhoids, ulcer, menorrhagia, syphilis, diabetes, dysentery etc.
• Pippali Mool – Piper longum:- It expels out the excess kapha from the body. It is useful in sinusitis, asthma and thick sputum.
• Chitraka – Plumbago zeylanica:- It is very effective in boosting metabolism. It helps in digestion, weight loss and relieves joint pain.
• Dhanyaka – Coriandrum sativum:- It promotes digestion, heart functions, regulates blood cholesterol level etc.
• Haritaki – Terminalia chebula:- It is a very useful herb specially in weight loss, detoxification, constipation, acidity, immunity booster etc.
• Bibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica:- It has anti- inflammatory and anti- microbial properties which helps in treating dandruff, redness and itching. It provides useful nutrients to the follicle of the hairs. It improves flow of blood.
• Amalaki – Emblica officinalis:- It is the richest source of vitamin C which eliminates diseases like indigestion, acidity, fever, epistaxis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, hair and eye problems, jaundice etc.
• Chavya – Piper chaba:- It is a very useful digestive herb which promotes digestion. It is very useful in abdominal pain, constipation and distension.
• Vidanga – Embelia ribes:- It is a krimi nashak dravya (kill worms). It is used against worm infestation.
• Gajapippali – Piper chaba:-It is a potent herb for treating respiratory diseases,    indigestion, fever, joint pain and is very useful in lactating mothers.
• Shunthi – Zingiber officinalis:- It is a very powerful herb which is carminative, digestive, sialagogue, blood purifier and anti-colic.
• Maricha – Piper nigrum:- It is an antioxidant which lowers the blood cholesterol level, enhances digestion, relieves pain and swelling.
• Pippali – Piper longum:- It is widely used in indigestion, diarrhea, asthma, heartburn etc.
• Makshika dhatu bhasma – Purified copper iron sulfate:- It is a herbal ash made from copper and iron which is useful in jaundice, insomnia, nausea, anemia, bleeding piles, vomiting etc.
• Yava kshara – Hordeum vulgare:- It is additive to buffer the formulation.
• Swarjika kshara – Sodium bicarbonate:- It acts as an antacid and solves the abdominal problems, heartburn and indigestion.
• Saindhava lavana – Rock salt:- It balances the electrolyte and prevents muscle cramp.
• Sauvarchala lavana – Sochal salt:- It maintains the overall body health and keeps the body hydrated. It clears out the channels of the body and is useful in abdominal colic and constipation.
• Vida lavana – Vida salt:- It improves the digestion power and is useful in abdominal colic. It improves taste.
• Trivrit – Operculina turpethum:- It is purgative in nature so it is used to manage constipation, hemorrhoids, indigestion, bloating etc.
• Danti – Baliospermum montanum:- It helps in purification of blood and is used in oedema, asthma, hemorrhoids, jaundice, bronchitis, splenomegaly etc.
• Patra – Cinnamomum tamala:- It is mainly in gingivitis, bad odor and dental caries. It is also useful in cough, joint pain, fungal infection, dandruff and asthma.
• Twak – Cinnamomum zeylanicum:- It is very useful in sore throat, common cold, headache, diabetes, skin infection and influenza.
• Ela – Elettaria cardamomum:- It helps in indigestion, vomiting, stomach pain, flatulence, nausea, congestion of lungs and pulmonary diseases.
• Vamshalochana – Bambusa bambos:- It is widely used in bone, teeth, hair problem, skin problem and oral care.
• Loha bhasma – Iron bhasma :- It is widely used for anaemia, weakness, insomnia, bleeding piles etc.
• Sita – Sugar:- It maintains the blood sugar level in hypoglycemia, fainting, dehydration and is useful in vomiting, fever, hiccups, ulcer and skin disorder.
• Shilajatu – Asphaltum:- It is very thick and sticky in nature obtained from the rocks layer. It contains excess minerals and is useful in kidney stones, dysuria, anaemia etc.
• Guggulu – Commiphora mukul:- It is the extract of bark from mukul tree  which is effective in hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular problems etc.

Indication of chandraprabha vati

According to sarngadhara samhita madhyama khanda 7/45-49 shloka:-

• Diabetes (20 kinds of prameha)
• Dysuria
• Retention of urine
• Renal calculus
• Constipation
• Enlargement of abdomen
• Colic
• Tumours and cancers of penis
• Hernia
• Pain in the waist
• Dyspnoea and cough
• Psoriasis
• Scrotal enlargement
• Anaemia
• Jaundice
• Chlorosis (halimaka)
• Kustha
• Piles
• Itching
• Splenomegaly
• Fistula in ano
• Disease of teeth
• Disease of eye
• Menstrual pain
• Disorders of semen
• Dyspepsia
• Anorexia
• Other diseases of vata, pitta and kapha

Dose:

The dosage of chandraprabha vati is 1-2 tablets (500mg) twice a day with milk or water.

Anupana

Chandraprabha vati can be consumed along with water, honey, milk and herbal decoction and guduchi.

Clinical significance of chandraprabha vati in dyspnoea and cough

Chandraprabha vati is  indicated in cough and dyspnoea also. It is a potent antioxidant, it decreases swelling and pain and also pacifies cough, cold and sinus features from the body.  It is a pure, natural and effective detoxifier. It clears out or dilates the airways in dyspnea. In both diseases there is raised kapha dosha and continued imbalance of kapha dosha leads to the cause of these diseases. Chandraprabha vati maintains the kapha dosha therefore it is very useful in these diseases. In chandraprabha vati the herbs which are present acts as tonic, helps in digestion process and cleans the channels of the body so that they are very useful in dyspnoea and cough. It is more effective in old age people, adult age people and weak people. It treats other diseases of vata, pitta and kapha. It is a natural health supplement which relieves weakness, improves strength and reduces stress. It boosts our memory function and immunity. It helps in purifying the blood and improves oxygen supply to the blood. It is analgesic and anti-inflammatory in effect. It also decreases the urine frequency in diabetic patients. It removes excess toxins from the body.

Conclusion

Chandraprabha vati is a classical formulation which is discussed in the sarngadhara samhita. It is made from various herbs which are very effective in different kinds of diseases like gout, dyspnea, cough, joint pain, urinary infection, diabetes etc. It pacifies all the three doshas (vata, pitta and kapha). It is a natural supplement containing iron, calcium, magnesium etc. It improves debility, prevents all types of weakness and increases stamina and strength. It is an excellent herbal remedy in case of general weakness, stress, anxiety, fatigue, etc. It promotes glowing and healthy skin. It removes all the toxic substances from the body and clears out the urine texture.