Sanshamani Vati (Guduchi Ghana Vati)
Sanshamani Vati (also called guduchi ghana vati) is an ayurvedic herbal formulation used for all types of fevers with different etiology. It has mild antipyretic and anti-inflammatory actions. It is also AMA PACHAK, which means it digests and removes the disease causing toxins and prevents for formation of AMA. According to ayurveda, AMA is toxins and undigested food particles, which cause diseases. AMA is also a main responsible factor of fever in addition to external factors, as per ayurvedic principles. Sanshamani Vati works on AMA, removes it from the body by digesting or eliminating and prevents further formation AMA.
In addition to fever, Sanshamani Vati is beneficial in gout, burning sensation, headache, body pains, loss of appetite, indigestion etc.
Ingredients (Composition)
In the market, two types of formulations of Sanshmani Vati are available:
Formulation in Vaidhak Chikitsa Saar
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Giloy Ghan – Tinospora Cordifolia Extract | 120 grams |
| Loha Bhasma | 12 grams |
| Abhrak Bhasma | 12 grams |
| Swarna Makshik Bhasma | 6 grams |
| Reference: Vaidhak Chikitsa Saar | |
| Dosage: 500 to 1000 mg Twice Daily | |
| Available Brand: Krishna Gopal Ayurved Bhawan, Kalera | |
Formulation in Siddha Yoga Sangraha
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Giloy Ghan – Tinospora Cordifolia Extract | 4 Parts (240 mg) |
| Ativisha – Aconitum Heterophyllum | 1 Parts (60 mg) |
| Reference: Siddha Yoga Sangraha, Jwara | |
| Dosage: 600 mg (2 tablets) four times a day | |
| Available Brand: Baidyanath (also called Guduchi Ghan Bati) | |
Medicinal Properties
Sanshamani Vati has following healing properties.
- Antipyretic
- Antacid
- Anti-arthritic
- Antibacterial
- Anti-gout
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antioxidant
- Digestive Stimulant
- Hypo-glycemic
Therapeutic Indications
Sanshamani Vati is helpful in following health conditions.
- Chronic Fevers
- Acute fever or infections (as a supportive therapy)
- Loss of appetite – generally linked with fever or long standing chronic disease
- Burning and heat sensation associated with high grade fevers
Dosage & Administration
The therapeutic dosage of Sanshamani Vati is according to the formulations.
Formulation in Vaidhak Chikitsa Saar
| The general dosage of Sanshamani Vati (Vaidhak Chikitsa Saar) is as follows. | |
| Children | 250 mg to 500 mg |
| Adults | 500 mg to 1000 mg |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 3 grams Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: 2 to 3 Doses per day | |
| Best Time to Take: After Meal | |
| Adjuvant: Lukewarm milk | |
Formulation in Siddha Yoga Sangraha
| The general dosage of Sanshamani Vati (Siddha Yoga Sangraha) is as follows. | |
| Children | 300 mg |
| Adults | 600 mg |
| Maximum Possible Dosage | 2.4 grams Per Day (in divided doses) |
| Doses: 3 to 4 Doses per day | |
| Best Time to Take: After Meal | |
| Adjuvant: Lukewarm water | |
Safety Profile
Sanshamani Vati is LIKELY SAFE & WELL TOLERABLE in most people within the therapeutic dosage of Sanshamani Vati described above.
