# Asanadi Kwath

> Asanadi Kwath is a classical Ayurvedic kashaya, a water decoction. Hot administration enhances gastric absorption. Pterostilbene has moderate oral bioavailability (~50-80% in aqueous medium). Optimal Timing: On empty stomach, morning and evening, especially for Prameha (metabolic conditions) Shelf Life: Same day (fresh kwath), 6 months (preserved liquid), 3 years (tablet form) Storage: Fresh: prepare and use same day.

## Names and identification

| Language | Name |
|----------|------|
| English | [Asanadi Kwath](/formulation/asanadi-kwath/) |

## Ayurvedic pharmacology (Dravyaguna)

| Property | Value | Description |
|----------|-------|-------------|
| **Rasa** (Taste) | Kashaya, Tikta | Primary taste |
| **Guna** (Quality) | Laghu, Ruksha | Physical quality |
| **Virya** (Potency) | Sheeta | Heating/Cooling effect |
| **Vipaka** (Post-digestive) | Katu | Post-digestive effect |

## What is it made of?

### Mineral/Elemental Profile

- **Primary component:** Mineral-derived preparation
- **Note:** Composition varies by specific preparation method

**Analytical Methods:** XRD, ICP-OES, SEM-EDS

## Dosage forms and preparation

**Dosage Forms:** Kwath/Kashayam (decoction), Kashayam tablet (modern), Concentrated liquid (modern)

**Standard Dosage:** 40-80 mL twice daily before meals, as per AFI

**Bioavailability:** Aqueous decoction provides rapid absorption of water-soluble [pterostilbene](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#pterostilbene) [glycosides](/glossary/compounds-g-l/#glycosides). Hot administration enhances gastric absorption. [Pterostilbene](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#pterostilbene) has moderate oral bioavailability (~50-80% in aqueous medium).

**Optimal Timing:** On empty stomach, morning and evening, especially for Prameha (metabolic conditions)

**Shelf Life:** Same day (fresh kwath), 6 months (preserved liquid), 3 years (tablet form)

**Storage:** Fresh: prepare and use same day. Concentrates: amber glass bottles at room temperature with approved preservatives. Tablets: airtight containers at room temperature.

**Marker Compounds:** Pterostilbene, [Marsupsin](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#marsupsin), [Pterosupin](/glossary/compounds-o-q/#pterosupin), [Epicatechin](/glossary/compounds-d-g/#epicatechin), [Liquiritigenin](/glossary/compounds-l-o/#liquiritigenin)

**Quality Parameters:** pH, specific gravity, total solids, extractive values, pterostilbene content by HPLC, total phenolics, total [flavonoids](/reference/flavonoids/), microbial limits, heavy metals

**Vehicle (Anupana):** Warm water or honey

### Synergistic Combinations

- [Chandraprabha](/herb/chandraprabha/) Vati
- Shilajatu
- [Nyagrodha](/herb/nyagrodha/)-[Udumbara](/herb/udumbara/) Kwath
- [Triphala](/herb/triphala/) Churna

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## Sources

- Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database (700+ herbs, CC-BY-4.0)
- Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

Published by Age Ayurveda in the Nighantu. Educational reference only, not medical advice.
Incorporates material from the Amidha Ayurveda Herb Database under CC BY 4.0.