Punarnavadi Kashayam (Kwatham)

April 7, 2016Last Updated: March 28, 2019

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Punarnavadi Kashayam (Kwatham or Kwath) is a classical ayurvedic medicine prepared by decoction method. In the market, it is available in the form of PRAVAHI Kwath, which is concentrated decoction and in the form of tablets, which is dried water extract of herbs used in the Punarnavadi Kashaya.

Punarnavadi Kashayam is beneficial in liver disorders and hepatitis. It has potent anti-inflammatory characteristics, which appear in hepatitis, joint inflammation due to gout, and bronchitis. It is also useful in cases of edema due to liver disorders or heart diseases, fever, cough, and asthma.

Ingredients (Composition)

Punarnavadi Kashayam is also called PANDUHAR KASHAYAM. It contains herbal ingredients as follows:

Boerhavia Diffusa – Punarnava
Azadirachta Indica – Neem
Trichosanthes Dioica – PATOLA
Zingiber Officinale – SONTH (dried ginger)
Andrographis Paniculata – Kalmegh (Nilavembu)
Tinospora Cordifolia – Giloy (Guduchi)
Cedrus Deodara – Devdaru (Deodar Cedar or Himalayan Cedar)
Curcuma Longa – Haldi (Turmeric)
Terminalia Chebula – Haritaki (Chebulic Myrobalan)

It is also called Punarnavashtaka kwath and Punarnavashtak kashaya.

Medicinal Properties

Punarnavadi Kashayam has following healing properties.

Anti-inflammatory
Hepatoprotective
Analgesic
Anti-allergic
Anti-arthritic
Anti-gout
Antihyperlipidemic
Cardioprotective
Antitussive
Digestive Stimulant
Diuretic
Febrifuge
Haematinic (increases hemoglobin levels)
Hematogenic (helps in formation of red blood cells)
Immunomodulatory

Punarnavadi Kashayam mainly has anti-edema and anti-inflammatory properties. It reduces swelling and water retention, which helps to treat edema due to liver disorders and heart diseases. Its main action appears on the liver. It improves the liver functions and reduces elevated liver enzymes. It acts as a hepatoprotective agent and improves the health of the liver parenchyma.

Ayurvedic Properties

According to the ingredients in Punarnavadi Kashayam, it mainly pacifies and reduces Kapha Dosha, increases appetite and balances Vata Dosha. However, its main action appears on the liver, so it can also be used in liver disorders regardless the humor, but considering other medicines as well according to the dominance of a specific Dosha in the body.

Therapeutic Indications

Punarnavadi Kashayam is helpful in following health conditions.

Hepatitis, Jaundice & Liver disorders
Fatty Liver Disease (Hepatic Steatosis)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Liver cirrhosis
Polycystic liver disease
Anemia
Uremia
Appetite loss
Ascites
Edema
Cough & Bronchitis
Breathing troubles
Gouty Arthritis or elevated uric acid levels

Dosage & Administration

The general dosage of Punarnavadi Kashayam is as follows:

Punarnavadi Kashayam Liquid (PARVAHI) Dosage

Infants (Age: Up To 12 Months)	1 to 2.5 ml *
Children	2.5 to 10 ml *
Adults	10 to 20 ml *
Geriatric (above 60 yrs)	10 to 20 ml *
Maximum Possible Dosage	60 ml Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day with equal amount of water
Best Time to Take: Before Food or on empty stomach

Punarnavadi Kashayam Tablet Dosage

Adults	2 tablets *
Geriatric (above 60 yrs)	2 tablets *
Maximum Possible Dosage	6 tablets Per Day (in divided doses)
* Twice a day with warm water
When to Take: Before Food

Safety Profile

Punarnavadi Kashayam is considerably safe for most individuals in recommended dosage when taken under professional supervision.

Punarnavadi Kashayam Side Effects

There are no side effects observed with Punarnavadi Kashayam liquid as well as its tablets.

However, it has a diuretic action, which tends to increase your urinary frequency.