College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

 

AYURVEDIC HERB SUPPLEMENTS

Chandraprabha Vati Herbal Tablets

Pungent, bitter and, aromatic formula whose name means 'moon light.' Ideal genito-urinary cleanser with shilajit and guduchi. Aids bones, and thyroid. Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic.

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Pungent, bitter and, aromatic laxative whose name means 'moon light.' Ideal genito-urinary cleanser for diabetes, urinary disorders. Aids bones, and thyroid. Anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic.

Ingredients



  • Pungents & Aromatics (87 parts total)

    • Guggulu 32 parts
    • Shilajit 32 parts
    • Cardamom (Ela) 4 parts, Bay Leaf (Cinnamomum tamala / Tejpatta) 4 parts, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanica / Dalchini), Camphor (Cinnamomum camphor / Karpoor), Ativisha, Vacha, Mustak, Devadaru, Chitraka, Pippali root, Gaja pippali, Coriander (Coriandrum sativum / Dania)
    • Trikatu (3 parts), Chavya (Piper chaba)

  • Raw sugar (Sharkara) 16 parts
  • Chemicals (14 parts total)

    • Loha Bhashma - Ferric ash - Don't use heavy metal in your practice. Some versions don't include it. 8 parts
    • Kshaar - Refers to alkaline substances used in herb formulas. They typically have digestive, diuretic, and antacid properties. They mayeb caustic. Some commonly used Kshaaras include Yavkshaar (Potassium carbonate) and Sarjikshaar (Sodium carbonate).

      • Sodium carbonate (Sarjikshaar), an alkaline substance used as an antacid and digestive aid.
      • Potassium carbonate (Yavkshaar = Kshaar of Barley), an alkaline substance used for digestive issues and kidney stones.

    • Himalayan pink salt (Saindhav Lavan), a mineral-rich salt with various therapeutic uses.
    • Sodium chloride and magnesium sulfate (Suvarchal Lavan) - a salt used for digestive and respiratory issues.
    • Black salt (Kala namak / Vida Lavan) - used for digestive issues and as a flavor enhancer.
    • Swarnamakshika bhashma - Calcined form of iron pyrite, used for anemia, liver disorders, and skin diseases.

  • Laxatives (11 parts total)

    • Trivrit (Operculina turpethum) - Pitta pacifying, cooling purgative used in Avipattikar churna 4 parts
    • Danti root (Baliospermum montanum), Hot, pungent bitter purgative 4 parts
    • Triphala 3 parts

  • Bitters (4 parts total) - Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata / Bhunimba), Daruharidra (Berberis aristata / Darvi), Turmeric (Curcuma longa / Haridra)
  • Bamboo sap (Vamsalochana) - Cooling, expectorant, and anti-inflammatory. 4 parts
  • Vidanga - Antimicrobial, blood purifier.

Metabolic Nature of Chandraprabha Vati

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes and is laxative, and drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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SWEET

ABOUT SWEET BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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Other

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Reproductive

REPRODUCTIVE

Reproductive tissue (Shukra/Artava Dhatu) includes male and female reproductive organs.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Chandraprabha Vati
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Antacid

ANTACID

Herbs that neutralize acidity in the gastrointestinal tract, the stomach in particular.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Antipruritic

ANTIPRURITIC

Antipruritics are herbs that inhibit itching, often associated with skin conditions such as sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites, or contact dermatitis (as in poison ivy rashes).

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Anti Inflammatory

STRONG ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local area.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Urinary Tonic

URINARY-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.

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Lowers Blood Sugar

LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR

An herb that lowers blood sugar.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Antiarthritic

ANTIARTHRITIC

Herbs that ease arthritic pain and promote joint health.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Chandraprabha Vati

  • Celery Seed

    Celery Seed has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Nervine, Antiarthritic

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  • Nigella (black cumin)

    Nigella (black cumin) has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Aphrodisiac, Internal-detoxicant, Digestive, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Nervine

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  • Allspice

    Allspice has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Vasodilator, Antiarthritic, Lowers-blood-sugar

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  • Turmeric

    Turmeric has these Actions in Common

    Antiarthritic, Internal-detoxicant, Antipruritic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Vasodilator

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  • Dandelion Leaves

    Dandelion Leaves has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, General-laxative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Digestive, Nervine

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Internal-detoxicant, Antiarthritic, Nervine, Digestive, Vasodilator

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  • Turmeric Root (Fresh)

    Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Antipruritic, Lowers-blood-sugar, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Antiarthritic

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Vasodilator, Antiarthritic, Diuretic, Antipruritic, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Vasodilator, Antiarthritic, Diuretic, Antipruritic, Internal-detoxicant

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Chandraprabha Vati

  • Saw Palmetto

    Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Nervine, Promotes-fertility, Urinary-tonic

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  • Gokshura

    Gokshura has these Actions in Common

    Antipruritic, Aphrodisiac, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Promotes-fertility, Urinary-tonic

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Urinary-tonic, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Aphrodisiac, Digestive, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antacid, Anti-inflammatory

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  • Triphala Guggulu

    Triphala Guggulu has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antiarthritic, Digestive, Diuretic, General-laxative

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  • Kava Kava

    Kava Kava has these Actions in Common

    Urinary-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Vasodilator, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Digestive, Diuretic

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Promotes-fertility

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  • Neem Leaf

    Neem Leaf has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Lowers-blood-sugar, Antacid, Anti-inflammatory, Antipruritic

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory, Digestive

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Joyful Belly is a recognized college of biocharacteristics medicine.

TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Chandraprabha Vati may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any herb supplement for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Chandraprabha Vati may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this herb supplement to treat a medical condition.

Herb Drug Interaction Risk

Here are some potential herb drug interactions with Chandraprabha Vati. Please see your health care provider for more information.

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