Aragvadhadi Kwath
Aragvadhadi Kwath is a classical Ayurvedic kashaya, a water decoction. Anthraquinone glycosides from Aragvadha are hydrolyzed in the gut to active aglycones. Curcumin absorption is limited without lipid co-administration. The Ayurvedic Formulary of India (Part I, entry 4:4) lists 20 ingredients, beginning with Aragvadha, Indrayava, Patali and Kakatikta.
| Also known as | Aragvadhadi Kwath, AragvadhadiKwath |
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Composition
As given in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, entry 4:4 (ARAGVADHADI KVATHA CURNA), which cites Astangahrdaya, Sutrasthana Adhayaya 15517.. Names, parts and quantities are transcribed as printed and checked row by row against the book. Manufacturers' versions of a classical formulation can differ from the formulary.
| # | Ingredient | Part | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aragvadha | 1 part | |
| 2 | Indrayava (kutaja) | seed | 1 part |
| 3 | Patali (patala) | 1 part | |
| 4 | Kakatikta | root | 1 part |
| 5 | Nimba | stem bark | 1 part |
| 6 | Amrta (gudiict) | stem | 1 part |
| 7 | Madhurasa (mirva) | root | 1 part |
| 8 | Sruvavrksa | stem bark | 1 part |
| 9 | Patha | root | 1 part |
| 10 | Bhunimba (kiratatikta) | 1 part | |
| 11 | Sairyaka (sahacara) | 1 part | |
| 12 | Patola | 1 part | |
| 13 | Karanja | root | 1 part |
| 14 | Cimbilva | leaf | 1 part |
| 15 | Saptacchada (saptaparna) | Sk Bk. | 1 part |
| 16 | Agni (citraka) | leaf | 1 part |
| 17 | Susavi (upakuncika) | fruit | 1 part |
| 18 | Phala (madana) | fruit | 1 part |
| 19 | Bana (sahacara bheda) | 1 part | |
| 20 | Ghonta | seed | 1 part |
Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Aragvadhadi Kwath |
Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)
| Property | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta | Primary taste |
| Guna (Quality) | Laghu | Physical quality |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
No published research is cited on this page. Classical formulations are researched largely in journals that PubMed does not index, so an absence here reflects the reach of the index rather than the state of the evidence.
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Kwath/Kashayam (decoction), Kashayam tablet (modern), Concentrated liquid (modern)
Standard Dosage: 40-80 mL twice daily.
Optimal Timing: On empty stomach, morning and evening, 30 minutes before meals
Storage: Fresh kwath: prepare and consume same day. Concentrates: store in amber glass at 2-8°C or at room temperature with approved preservatives. Tablets: airtight containers at room temperature.
Marker Compounds: Rhein, Fistulic acid, Berberine (from Daruharidra), Curcumin (from Haridra), Gallic acid
Vehicle (Anupana): Taken as is (warm), or with honey for skin conditions
Synergistic Combinations
- Mahamanjisthadi Kwath
- Kaishore Guggulu
- Gandhaka Rasayana
- Arogyavardhini Vati
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