Chandanadi Arq (Ark or Distillate)
Chandanadi Arq (or Ark) is an ayurvedic medicine prepared using distillation technique. It is used in diseases of the kidney, urinary bladder, and urinary tract. It has bactericidal and bacteriostatic actions. So, it helps to inhibit the growth of bacteria and kill microbes affecting urinary system. It reduces burning sensation occurring during urination. It also reduces inflammation of the urinary bladder. It has hemostatic action, so it checks hematuria especially occurring due injury resulting from the stone. It also detoxifies the blood and urinary system and reduces toxins. Therefore, it is also recommended in cases of uremia. It increases elimination of toxins through the kidneys.
Ingredients (Composition)
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Safed Chandan (White Sandalwood) – Santalum Album | 120 grams |
| Lal Chandan (Red Sandalwood) – Pterocarpus Santalinus | 24 grams |
| Netrabala (Sugandha Bala) – Pavonia Odorata | 24 grams |
| Ushira (Vetiver) – Vetiveria Zizanioides | 24 grams |
| Kamal (Lotus) flowers – Nelumbo Nucifera | 24 grams |
| Nagarmotha or Mustak (nut grass) – Cyperus Rotundus | 24 grams |
| Giloy – Guduchi – Tinospora Cordifolia | 24 grams |
| Neem – Azadirachta Indica inner bark | 24 grams |
| Dhania (Coriander) – Coriandrum Sativum | 24 grams |
| Saunf (Fennel Seeds) – Foeniculum Vulgare | 24 grams |
| Elaichi (Green Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum | 24 grams |
| Sheetal Mirch | 24 grams |
| Pitpapra (Shahtra) – Fumaria Indica | 24 grams |
| Kankol (Sheetal Mirch) – Piper Cubeba | 24 grams |
| Daruhaldi (Daruharidra) – Berberis Aristata | 24 grams |
| Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara | 24 grams |
| Dhamasa (Duralabha) – Fagonia Cretica | 24 grams |
| Roots of Sugarcane Plant | 24 grams |
| Roots of Darbh Plant | 24 grams |
| Roots of Kush Plant | 24 grams |
| Gokshura – Tribulus Terrestris | 24 grams |
| Sahadevi – Vernonia Cinerea | 24 grams |
| Brahmi | 24 grams |
| Shankhpushpi – Convolvulus Pluricaulis | 24 grams |
| Jatamansi (Spikenard) – Nardostachys Jatamansi | 24 grams |
| Gorakhmundi – Sphaeranthus Indicus | 24 grams |
| Gavjva | 24 grams |
| Banafsha | 24 grams |
| Haritaki | 24 grams |
| Bibhitaki | 24 grams |
| Amalaki | 24 grams |
| Poshtdode | 24 grams |
| Shatavari – Asparagus Racemosus | 24 grams |
| Kaunch Beej | 24 grams |
| Talmakhana | 24 grams |
| Kesar (Saffron) | 6 grams |
| Desi Kapoor | 12 grams |
| Water | 8 liters |
Read Preparation Method: How to Make Herbal Distillate
Pharmacological Actions
Chandanadi Arq has following medicinal properties:
- Bactericidal
- Bacteriostatic
- Blood Purifier
- Antioxidant
- Diuretic
- Febrifuge
- Detoxifying for urinary system
Therapeutic Indications
- Urinary tract infections
- Nephritis
- Uremia
- Pyospermia or leukocytospermia
- Chronic fever
- Burning sensation during urination
- Fever accompanying with urinary tract infections
- Dysuria
Chandanadi Arq Dosage
| The general dosage of Chandanadi Arq is as follows. | |
| Children | 10 to 30 ml |
| Adults | 20 to 60 ml |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 180 ml Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: Twice or Thrice a day | |
| Best Time to Take: 30 minutes before food or on empty stomach | |
Safety Profile
Chandanadi Arq is possibly safe for most individuals when taken as per its indications in appropriate dosage under professional supervision.
Side Effects
There are no side effects reported with Chandanadi Arq.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Chandanadi Arq contains Kapoor (Camphor). It can have some adverse effects if used by pregnant women and lactating mothers. Consult an ayurvedic physician before its use.
