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Chandraprabha vati- Benefits, uses, side effects, dosage and ingredients

Chandraprabha Vati/Gutika is an important ayurvedic formulation used to treat a wide range of diseases.
It is most commonly used to treat urinary tract disorders such as Prameha (Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes insipidus), Mutrakruchara (Dysuria), Adhogata raktapitta (Haematuria), Mutraghata (Anuria), and others.
Chandraprabha is made up of two words: Chandra and Prabha.
Chandra represents the moon, and Prabha represents luster.

Chandraprabha Vati benefits

As per Ayurvedic contexts:

Prameha(Diabetes)
Mutravaha strotasa vyadhi(Urinary tract disorders)
Jwara(Fever)
Atisara(Diarrhea)
Gudaja vyadhi(Rectal diseases)
Pandu(Anaemia)
Kamala(Jaundice)
Gulma(Abdominal tumor)
Grahni(Irritable bowel syndrome & malabsorption syndrome)
Granthi(Tumor)
Arbuda(Cancer)
Shleepada(Elephantiasis)
Grudhrasi(Sciatica)
Shoola(Pricking pain)
Shwasa(Respiratory diseases)
Kasa(Cough)
Netraroga(Eye diseases)
Kushtha(Skin disorders)

References: Bhaishajya ratnawali, Ras Ratna samuchya, Rasendra chudamani.

Other uses(Prescribed by physicians)

Benign prostate hypertrophy
Urolithiasis
 hiccup, uremia
edema due to heart, liver, and kidney

Chandraprabha Vati ingredients (Tablet composition)

Three drugs are considered in the name of chandprabha:
1. Karpoora(Commonly used)-Cinnamomum camphora-Camphora (Gudardha Deepika commentary on Sharangdhara Samhita by kashiram)
2. Bakuchi - Psoralea corylifolia - Purple fleabane (According to Vaidyaka Shabda Sindhu)
3. Kapoor kachur - Hedychium spicatum - Shati (According to Rasendra Sara Sangraha, by Kirhna Gopala Bhatta)

  • Vacha - Acorus calamus - Sweet flag - Rhizome - 1 part
  • Musta - Cyprus rotundus - Nut grass - Root - 1 part
  • Bhunimba - Andrographis paniculata - The creat - Whole plant - 1 part
  • Guduchi - Tinospora cordifolia - Indian tinospora -Stem - 1 part
  •  Devadaru - Cedrus deodara - Himalyan cedar - bark - 1 part
  •  Haridra - Curcuma longa - Turmeric - Rhizome - 1 part
  •  Ativisha - Aconitum hetrophyllum - Atees - Root -1 part
  •  Daarvi - Berberis aristata - Tree turmeric - stem - 1 part
  •  Pippalimoola - Piper longum - Long Pepper - Root -1 part
  •  Chitraka - Plumbago zeylanica - Lead wort - Root - 1 part
  •  Dhanyaka - Coriander sativum - Coriander - Whole plant - 1 part
  •  Haritaki - Terminalia chebula - Chebulic myrobalan - Fruit - 1 part
  •  Vibhitaki - Terminalia bellirica - Belliric myrobalan - Fruit - 1 part
  •  Amalaki - Emblica officinalis - Indian gooseberry - Fruit - 1 part
  •  Chavya - Piper chaba - Java long pepper - Root - 1 part
  •  Vidanga - Embelia ribes - False black pepper - Root - 1 part
  •  Gajapippali - Piper chaba - Java long pepper - Root - 1 part
  •  Shunthi - Zingiber officinale - Ginger - Rhizome - 1 part
  •  Maricha - Piper nigrum - Black pepper - Fruit - 1 part
  •  Pippali - Pipper logum - Long pepper - Fruit - 1 part
  • Makshika dhatu - Purified Copper iron sulphate - Bhasma - 1 part
  • Yava kshara - Hordeum vulgare - Kshara of barley - 1 part
  • Swarjika kshara - 1 part
  •  Saindhava lavana - Rock salt - 1 part
  •  Sauvarchala lavana - Sochal salt - 1 part
  •  Vida lavana - Vida salt - 1 part
  •  Trivruta - Operculina turpethum - turpeth - Root bark - 4 part
  • Danti - Baliospermum montanum - Red physic nut - Root - 4 part
  •  Twak - Cinnamomum zeylanicum - Cinnamon - 4 part
  •  Ela - Elettaria cardamomum - Cardamon - Fruit - 4 part
  •  Vamshalochana - Bambusa bambos - Bamboo - 4 part
  •  Loha bhasma - Iron ash - 12 part
  •  Sita - sugar - 16 part
  •  Shilajatu - Asphaltum - 32 part
  •  Guggulu - Commiphora mukul - Indian bedellium - 32 part

How to Use, dose

Chandraprabha tablet dosage - 250, 500 mg

Two tablets should be taken twice a day, in the morning and evening, with a glass of water or milk. In the event of weakness, etc., it should be taken with milk or consumed as directed by a physician.

Effect on tridosha

Tridoshahar- Balances Vata, pitta and kapha.

Reference

Sharangdhar Samhita, Madhyama khanda (7:40-49)

चन्द्रप्रभां वचां मुस्तं भूनिम्बामृतदारुकम्‌
हरिद्राउतिविषा दार्वी पिप्पलीमूलचित्रकौ ४०

घान्यकं त्रिफला चव्यं विडड्जें गजपिप्पली
व्योष॑ माक्षिकधातुश्च द्रौ क्षारो लवणत्रयम्‌ ४१

एतानि शाणमात्राणि प्रत्येक कारयेद्‌ बुधः
त्रिवृदन्ती पत्रक॑ च त्वगेला वंशरोचना ४२

प्रत्येक॑ कर्षमात्राणि कुयदितानि बुद्धिमान्‌
द्विकर्ष हतलोहं स्याञझ्वतुष्कर्षा सिताभवेत्‌ ४३

शिलाजत्वष्टकर्ष स्यादष्टो कर्षाश्च गुग्गुलोः
एभिरेकत्रसंक्षुण॒णैः कर्त्तत्या गुटिका शुभा ४४

चन्द्रप्रभति विरूयाता सर्वरोगप्रणाशिनी
प्रमेहान्विंशतिं कृच्छुं मूत्राघातं तथाइश्मरीम्‌ ४५

विबन्धानाहशूलानि मेहनं ग्रन्थिमर्बुदम्‌
अरडवृद्धिं तथा पारड कामलां च हलीमकम्‌ ४६

अन्त्रवृद्धिं कटीशूलं श्वासं कासं विचर्चिकाम्‌
कुष्ठान्यर्शांसि कराड़ूं च प्लीहोदरभगन्दरं ४७

दन्तरोगं नेत्ररोगं स्त्रीणामात्तवजां रुजम्‌
पुंसां शुक्रगतान्दोषान्मन्दाम्रिमरुचिं तथा ४८

वायुं पित्त कफं हन्याद्‌ बल्या वृष्या रसायनी
चन्द्रप्रभायां कर्षस्तु चतुःशाणो विधीयते ४९

Side effects

No side effects of Chandraprabha Vati have been reported. However, it should only be used in the dose prescribed by medical professionals.

Chandraprabha Vati for diabetes

According to some recent research, regular use of Chandraprabha Vati is highly beneficial for diabetic patients. It aids in the control of blood sugar levels and prevents diabetes complications such as diabetic nephropathy, neuralgia, recurrent infections, and cataract.
It also aids in the relief of diabetes symptoms such as increased appetite, abnormal thirst, and increased urination.

FAQs about Chandraprabha Vati.

Is Chandraprabha Vati good for UTI?

Yes, Chandraprabha Vati is a potent ayurvedic formulation for Urinary tract diseases. It helps in relieving symptoms like burning micturition by balancing pitta dosha.
It acts as a blood purifier by its diuretic properties, eliminating the microorganisms that cause Urinary tract infection more effectively.

What are the side effects of Chandraprabha Vati?

There have been no side effects reported until now. However, you should only use it after the doctor's prescription.

What is Chandraprabha Vati used for?

It is used to treat a variety of diseases, most commonly Urinary tract disorders such as UTI, burning sensation, diabetes.
It is also helpful in treating kidney stones, prostate, PCOS, etc.

What is the rate of Chandraprabha Vati?

Different brands have different prices.
Some of the well-known brands, tablet count and price, are listed below.

  1. Patanjali's Divya Chandraprabha Vati(120 tabs, 60 g) - ₹ 91
  2. Baidyanath's Chandraprabha Vati(100 Tabs) - ₹ 194
  3. Sri Sri Tattva Chandraprabha Vati, 300 mg(60 tabs)- ₹ 125
  4. Dabur's Chandraprabha Vati, 80 Tabs(Pack of 2)- ₹ 156

Is Chandraprabha Vati a diuretic?

Yes, The herbs present in it have potent diuretic properties.

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