Chavikasavam Ingredients, Benefits, Uses & Dosage
Chavikasavam improves appetite and promotes alleviation and prevention of excessive intestinal gas. It promotes proper digestion of food. It removes stickiness of stool and promotes good bowel movement.
Chavikasavam is used for the treatment of abdominal distension, flatulence, urinary disorders, common cold, allergic rhinitis, phthisis, cough, gout or hyperuricemia, hernia, loss of appetite, poor digestion, heaviness after food, and other abdominal diseases.
Chavikasavam Ingredients (Composition)
| Ingredient | Quantity |
| Kwath Dravya (Herbs for Decoction) | : |
| Chavya (Java Long Pepper) – Piper Chaba | 200 Parts |
| Chitrakmool – Plumbago Zeylanica | 100 Parts |
| Dikamali – Gardenia Gummifera | 40 Parts |
| Pushkarmool (Elecampane) – Inula Racemosa | 40 Parts |
| Vacha (Sweet Flag) – Acorus Calamus | 40 Parts |
| Hauber (Common Juniper) – Juniperus Communis | 40 Parts |
| Kachur (Zedoary) – Curcuma Zedoaria | 40 Parts |
| Patolamoola (Pointed gourd) – Trichosanthes Dioica | 40 Parts |
| Haritaki or Harad (Chebulic Myrobalan) – Terminalia Chebula | 40 Parts |
| Bibhitaki (Bahera) – Terminalia Bellirica | 40 Parts |
| Amalaki (Amla or Indian Gooseberry) – Phyllanthus Emblica (Emblica Officinalis) | 40 Parts |
| Ajwain (Carom Seeds) – Trachyspermum Ammi | 40 Parts |
| Kurchi (Kutaj) – Holarrhena Antidysenterica (Pubescens) | 40 Parts |
| Indravaruni (Indrayana) – Citrullus Colocynthis Roots | 40 Parts |
| Dhania (Coriander) – Coriandrum Sativum | 40 Parts |
| Rasna – Pluchea Lanceolata | 40 Parts |
| Dantimool (Hastidanti) – Baliospermum Montanum | 40 Parts |
| Vaividang (False Black Pepper) – Embelia Ribes | 20 Parts |
| Nagarmotha or Mustak (Nut Grass) – Cyperus Rotundus | 20 Parts |
| Manjistha – Rubia Cordifolia | 20 Parts |
| Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar) – Cedrus Deodara | 20 Parts |
| Sonth (Ginger Rhizome) – Zingiber Officinale | 20 Parts |
| Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) – Piper Nigrum | 20 Parts |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum | 20 Parts |
| Water | 8192 Parts |
| Prepare a decoction from all above herbal ingredients and 8192 Parts water. Reduce it to 1024 Parts liquid content/decoction. Then leave it for cooling. Filter the decoction. When decoction is slightly warm, add the following ingredients. | |
| Gur – Jaggery | 1200 Parts |
| Dhataki Flower- Woodfordia Fruticosa | 80 Parts |
| Dalchini (Cinnamon) – Cinnamomum Zeylanicum | 8 Parts |
| Elachi (Green Cardamom) – Elettaria Cardamomum | 8 Parts |
| Tejpata (Indian Bay Leaf) – Cinnamomum Tamala | 8 Parts |
| Nagkesar – Mesua Ferrea | 8 Parts |
| Laung (Clove) – Syzygium Aromaticum | 4 Parts |
| Sonth (Ginger Rhizome) – Zingiber Officinale | 4 Parts |
| Kali Mirch (Black Pepper) – Piper Nigrum | 4 Parts |
| Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum | 4 Parts |
| Kankol (Sheetal Mirch) – Piper Cubeba | 4 Parts |
- After mixing these ingredients, seal the asava vessel with a clay-smeared cloth. Leave it for 30 days in Asava place.
- After 30 days, filter the liquid (Chavikasavam) and preserve it in food-grade bottles.
Pharmacological Actions
Chavikasavam has following medicinal properties:
- Antiflatulent
- Appetizer
- Aam Pachak (Detoxifier)
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Digestive
- Hepatoprotective
- Cholagogue (promotes the discharge of bile)
- Decongestant
Dosha Karma
Chavikasavam has hot potency. It mainly reduces Kapha Dosha and pacifies Vata Dosha. It can increase Pitta Dosha, so it should not be used in cases and symptoms of increased or aggravated Pitta.
Therapeutic Indications
Chavikasavam is helpful in following health conditions.
- Poor digestion
- Feeling heaviness in abdomen after food
- Flatulence or excessive intestinal gas
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal distension and bloating
- Sweet taste of the mouth
- Difficulty in bowel movement and incomplete evacuation
- Hernia
- Urinary disorders
- Common cold (used to stop watery discharge)
- Allergic rhinitis
- Persistent sneezing
- Cough with thin white mucus
- General body aches
- Gout or hyperuricemia
- Phthisis
Chavikasavam Dosage
| The general dosage of Chavikasavam is as follows. | |
| Children (above the age of 5 years) | 2.5 to 10 ml |
| Adults | 10 to 30 ml |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 60 ml Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: Twice a day with equal amount of water | |
| Best Time to Take: After Food | |
Safety Profile
Chavikasavam is considerably safe for most individuals when taken as per its indications in appropriate dosage under professional supervision.
Side Effects of Chavikasavam
Chavikasavam is most suitable for an individual with increased or aggravated Kapha Dosha and Vata Dosha. There are no side effects if it is used wisely as per Dosha analysis. Sometimes, or due to unwise use in people with Pitta Prakriti or increased Pitta Dosha, it can cause following symptoms:
- Heartburn
- Hyperacidity
- Gastritis
- Vertigo
- Burning sensation in the abdomen
If these symptoms appear, Chavikasavam should be immediately stopped and seek medical advice for an alternative remedy.
Contraindications
Chavikasavam should not be taken in following cases:
- Pregnancy
- Heartburn
- Gastritis
- Hyperacidity
- Vertigo
- Acid Reflux and GERD
- Inflammatory bowel diseases – ulcerative colitis
- Peptic ulcer
- Mouth ulcer
Pregnancy & Lactation
Chavikasavam contains Chitrak and Pushkarmool and similar herbs, which can increase uterine contractions and may promote uterine bleeding. Therefore, pregnant women should not take Chavikasava.
The safety profile of Chavikasavam is not well established for lactating mothers. Consult an ayurvedic physician before using Chavikasavam during lactation.
