चन्दनं बालकं मुस्तं गम्भारीं नीलमुत्पलम् ।
प्रियङ्गु पद्मकं लोधं मंजिष्ठां रक्तचन्दनम् ।।
पाठां किराततिक्तं च न्यग्रोधं पिप्पलीं शठीम् ।
पर्पटं मधुकं रास्नां पटोलं कांचनारकम् ।।
आम्रत्वचं मोचरसं प्रत्येकं पलमात्रकम् ।
धातकीं षोडशपलां द्राक्षायाः पलविंशतिम् ।।
जलद्रोणद्वये क्षिप्त्वा शर्करायास्तुलां तथा।
गुडस्यार्धतुलां चापि मासं भाण्डे निधापयेत् ।।
चन्दनासव इत्येष शुक्रमेहविनाशनः ।
बलपुष्टिकरो हृद्योः बन्हिसंदीपनः परः ।।
(Bhaishajya Ratnavali/Shukramehadhikara/Shalok 35-39)
This classical formulation is helpful in conditions such as
- Shukrameha (spermatorrhea, nightfall, semen leakage)
- Prameha (various urinary disorders, including diabetes)
- Mutrakrichra (painful urination)
- Mutraghata (urinary obstruction)
- Hridya (Strengthens the heart)
- Acts as a rejuvenator and aphrodisiac
- Improves digestion and appetite
- Useful in Pitta imbalance
- Cools the body
Chandanasav is a herbal formulation in liquid form. In this formulation, Chandan is the main ingredient that has cold potency and is useful in pitta-related problems as it relieves excess body heat. This formulation contains 5-10% of self-generated alcohol. It can improve strength and digestive power. This Asava preparation combats several infection-causing pathogens and microbes due to its antibacterial, antilithiatic, diuretic, antioxidant, antiulcerogenic properties. It pacifies Pitta dosha.
Contraindications
- It should be consumed under the medical supervision
- Overdose will lead to stomach irritation
- Use under medical advice during pregnancy