Kottakkal Gandharvahastadi Kashayam (200ml) | Ayurvedic Bowel Regularity & Vata Support
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| SKU | Health Concern | Pack Size | Main Ingredient | Specialty | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20480 | Bowel Regularity Support | 200ml | Eranda | Traditional Ayurvedic Formula | Arya Vaidya Sala Kottakkal |
Kottakkal Gandharvahastadi Kashayam is an eight-herb classical decoction led by Gandharvahasta, the castor plant (Ricinus communis), known more commonly as Eranda. The Sanskrit name is descriptive: Gandharvahasta means the hand of the Gandharva, a celestial musician, because the broad palmate leaf opens like a spread hand. Chitraka, Shunthi, Haritaki and Punarnava complete the group. It is a long-standing choice for comfortable regularity, settled Vata and easy digestion.
Ayurvedic Significance
Eranda is the classical Vatahara drug par excellence, singled out in the texts for Anulomana, the restoring of Vata's natural downward course. When Apana Vata moves against its grain, heaviness, dryness and slow transit follow. This Kwatha pairs that Anulomana action with the Deepana and Pachana warmth of Shunthi and Chitraka, so Ama is digested rather than merely pushed along. Haritaki, itself a Tridoshahara Rasayana, keeps the Purishavaha Srotas clear, while Punarnava supports healthy fluid movement. The result is a formula that works through the Kostha without depleting Agni.
Key Benefits
- Comfortable regularity – Eranda and Haritaki together support smooth, unhurried and predictable daily elimination.
- Vata balance – the classical Anulomana action helps guide Apana Vata back to its natural downward flow.
- Easy digestion – Shunthi and Chitraka kindle Agni and support Deepana and Pachana, easing heaviness and fullness after eating.
- Relief from abdominal heaviness – traditionally taken where bloating and a bogged-down feeling in the belly linger.
- Clearing of Ama – the warming herbs support the body's own breakdown and removal of undigested residue from the channels.
Ingredients
| Herb Name (Sanskrit) | Botanical Name | Plant Part Used | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandharvahasta (Eranda) | Ricinus communis | Root | 2.315 g |
| Chiruvilva | Holoptelea integrifolia | Stem bark | 2.315 g |
| Hutasa (Chitraka) | Plumbago zeylanica | Root | 2.315 g |
| Visva (Shunthi) | Zingiber officinale | Rhizome | 2.315 g |
| Pathya (Haritaki) | Terminalia chebula | Fruit rind | 2.315 g |
| Punarnava | Boerhavia diffusa | Whole plant | 2.315 g |
| Yavashaka (Vrischikali) | Tragia involucrata | Whole plant | 2.315 g |
| Bhumitala (Talamuli) | Curculigo orchioides | Rhizome | 2.315 g |
Suggested Use
Adults are traditionally given 10 to 15 ml twice daily. Dilute the measured dose in an equal quantity of warm water and take it before food, the customary Anupana for a Kashayam. A pinch of Saindhava salt is a traditional companion where Vata runs high. For dosage and duration suited to your constitution (Prakriti), consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner.
Safety & Certifications
- GMP-certified manufacture by Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal.
- Prepared by the classical Kashaya method set down in the Ayurvedic texts.
- All eight herbs drawn from authentic, traceable growing regions.
- Operations follow strict AYUSH guidelines for hygiene, machinery and batch tracking.
- Every raw material is tested for purity and botanical identity before it is accepted into production.
- Women who are pregnant or nursing are best guided by a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before starting.
- Those managing blood sugar or following a restricted diet may wish to seek guidance before adding it to a routine.
- The formula is warming and downward-moving, so it suits Vata and Kapha well; strongly Pitta-natured users may prefer a smaller serving with plenty of water.
- Storage: keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Shake well before pouring.
Additional Information
You may find this formulation listed under several spellings. Kashayam, Kashaya, Kwatha, Kwatham and Kadha all name the same class of water decoction, and the product name itself appears as Gandharvahastadi, Gandharva Hastadi, Gandharvahasthadi, Gandarvahastadi or Gandharvahastaadi. These are simply different transliterations of the same Sanskrit words into English.
