Kankabindvarishta (Kanakabinadavarisata)
Medically Reviewed by Ayuveda Clinical Team (Lead Medical Reviewer: Dr. Nitin Mohite, BAMS, MBA • Medical Logic Developer, UK • Clinical Profile • LinkedIn).
Kankabindvarishta is an Ayurvedic formulation used for digestive and liver support, weakness, loss of appetite, digestive disorders and general debility. It acts as a tonic and helps in balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Modern description
A classical Arishta formulation traditionally used for digestive and liver support.
Purpose
To improve digestion, increase strength and immunity, and balance the doshas.
Indications
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Digestive disorders
- General debility
- Tonic
Classical indications
- Agni Mandya (Digestive Impairment)
- Aruchi (Loss of appetite)
- Bala Kshaya (Weakness)
Karma
- Vatahara
- Pittahara
- Kaphahara
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Balya
Key ingredients
- Kankabindu
- Draksha
- Water
- Dhataki
- Madhu
- Sharkara
Adult dose
15-30 ml
Pediatric dose
5-10 ml twice daily, adjusted for age
Preparation steps
- Collection of raw materials and authentication.
- Preparation of Kashaya (decoction) with specified herbs.
- Addition of jaggery or sugar.
- Addition of fermenting agent (Dhataki flowers).
- Addition of spices (Prakshepa Dravyas).
- Fermentation in a closed vessel for a specified period (15-45 days).
- Filtration and storage in bottles.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Severe Gastritis
- Known allergy to any of the ingredients
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Charaka Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
Published by formulations.directory