Chandraprabha Tablet / Vati 

Chandraprabha Vati is a premium herbo-mineral formulation primarily used as a Sarvaroga-Prashamani (healer of all diseases) with a special affinity for the Mutravaha Srotas (urinary tract) and Prameha (metabolic syndromes). It acts as a Rasayana (rejuvenative) and Balya (strength provider), effectively balancing all three Doshas. It is uniquely capable of clearing Kleda (excessive moisture/toxic wastes) from the body while simultaneously nourishing the Dhatus.

Common Name

Chandraprabha Bati, Chandraprabha Gulika, The "Moon-Glow" Tablet.

Reference

शार्ङ्गधरसंहिता मध्यमखण्डे सप्तमोड़ध्यायः ४१-५०    

चन्द्रप्रभा वचा मुस्तं भूनिम्बामृतदारुकम्।
हरिद्रातिविषा दर्वी पिप्पलीमूलचित्रकौ ॥४१॥

धान्यकं त्रिफलं चव्यं विडङ्गं  गजपिप्पली।
व्योषं  माक्षिकधातुश्व द्वैा क्षारो लवणत्रयम्॥४२॥

एतानि शाशाभागानि प्रत्येकं कायदेव युधः।
त्रिवृतं चर्वं च स्वस्तिकं चंद्ररोचना॥४३॥

कृष्णे चर्मणि च स्वस्तिकं चंद्ररोचना।
किंशुकपुष्पलैः स्वाभ्यक्तं तिलम भवेत॥४४॥

शिलाजतुं च स्वाभ्यक्तं स्वर्णं मृगनाभिकं।
शिलाजतुं च स्वाभ्यक्तं स्वर्णं मृगनाभिकं॥४५॥

कर्पूरं चन्दनं चन्दनं चन्दनं चन्दनं।
कर्पूरं चन्दनं चन्दनं चन्दनं चन्दनं॥४६॥

शिलाजतुं च स्वाभ्यक्तं स्वर्णं मृगनाभिकं।
शिलाजतुं च स्वाभ्यक्तं स्वर्णं मृगनाभिकं॥४७॥

विविधान्नमधुलाजीनं मेहस्रावमुपद्रवम्।
अन्नपानं च पाण्डु कामलां च इन्द्रियाणि॥४८॥

कुष्ठान्यपि च सर्वाणि च प्लोहोऽसृग्दरं।
कुष्ठान्यपि च सर्वाणि च प्लोहोऽसृग्दरं॥४९॥
श्वित्रं च पाण्डुरोगं च कामलां च इन्द्रियाणि।
श्वित्रं च पाण्डुरोगं च कामलां च इन्द्रियाणि॥५०॥

"अन्नपानं च कृमिः सुखमायुः विवर्धते॥५१॥"

Key Ingredients

Dravya Guna Analysis (Pharmacological Profile)

• Rasa: Tikta (Bitter), Katu (Pungent), Kashaya (Astringent).
• Guna: Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Sookshma (Penetrating).
• Virya: Sheeta (Cooling) - though it contains hot herbs like Chitraka, the overall effect is balanced.
• Vipaka: Katu (Pungent).
• Karma: Lekhana (Scraping), Mutrala (Diuretic), Vrishya (Aphrodisiac), Rasayana (Rejuvenative), Kledahara (Removes moisture).
• Dosha Effect: Tridoshashamaka (Balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha).
• Srotasa: Mutravaha, Shukravaha, Artavaha, Annavaha.

Samprapti Vighatana (Pathogenesis Breakage)

Chandraprabha Vati works by targeting Abhishyanda (obstruction due to excessive sliminess):

How Chandraprabha Breaks the Cycle

• Kleda Shoshana: Shilajatu and Guggulu act as systemic sponges, absorbing excess Kleda (morbid secretions) that accumulate in the urinary and reproductive tracts.
• Srotoshodhana: The combination of Ksharas (alkalis) and Tikshna herbs (like Chitraka) breaks down stagnated Kapha and Meda (fat) clogging the channels.
• Vatanulomana: It corrects the movement of Apana Vayu, which is essential for the healthy excretion of urine, semen, and menstrual blood.
• Dhatu Balya: Unlike simple diuretics, it provides strength to the kidneys and bladder (Vrikka-Bala-Vardhaka).

Indication-wise Mechanism of Action (MOA)

Mutrakrichra & Prameha (UTI, Dysuria, Diabetes)

Pathology: Inflammation and obstruction in the urinary tract or excessive excretion of nutrients in urine.

MOA: Shilajatu acts as a Basti-shodhaka (bladder cleanser). It reduces inflammation while the Lekhana property prevents the formation of stones or crystalline sediment.

Stri-Roga (Asrigdara/Menstrual Disorders)

Pathology: Vitiated Pitta and Rakta leading to heavy bleeding or Vata causing painful periods.

MOA: It regulates the Artavaha Srotas. Its cooling mineral components stabilize Rakta, while Guggulu treats localized pelvic congestion and inflammatory growths like cysts or fibroids.

Pandu & Kamala (Anemia & Jaundice)

Pathology: Weakness of Agni and Rakta vitiation.

MOA: Swarna Makshika Bhasma is a natural iron source that is easily assimilated due to the Deepana herbs (Trikatu, Chitraka) in the formula.

Pharmacodynamic Synergy

• The Guggulu-Shilajatu Base: These are the "carriers" that reach the deepest tissues (Dhatugata). Shilajatu focuses on the urinary system, while Guggulu focuses on fat metabolism and inflammation.
• Triphala + Trikatu: Ensures that the medicine is digested properly and doesn't create Ama, making it a "self-digesting" formulation.
• Lavan & Kshara: These act as "penetration enhancers," ensuring the herbal alkaloids reach the intracellular level.

Clinical Utility for Doctors

• Ideal Patient: Anyone with metabolic sluggishness, chronic fatigue, or urogenital complaints.
• Ama vs Nirama: Can be used in both. The Katu-Tikta herbs handle Ama, while the Bhasmas and Shilajatu nourish Nirama tissues.

Anupana: *

•  Milk: For strength and Vrishya effect.
• Lukewarm Water: For fat loss and urinary clearing.
• Ginger Water: For digestive issues.
• Dosage: 1–2 tablets (250mg–500mg) twice daily.

Safety & Rational Prescribing

• Precautions: Because it contains Shilajatu, patients should avoid heavy meals, Kultha (horse gram), and excessive sun exposure during high-dose therapy.
• Pregnancy: Generally avoided in the first trimester due to the presence of Lekhana herbs like Danti and Trivrit.
• Pitta Aggravation: Usually well-tolerated, but in cases of extreme Amla-pitta, monitor for any increased heat.

Product Description Parameters

Category: Sarvaroga-hara Rasayana.

Dosha Action: Tridoshashamaka.

Srotasa Targeting: Mutravaha, Shukravaha.

Key Karmas: 

• Kledahara
• Lekhana
• Mutrala
• Vayasthapana.

Clinical Positioning: The primary metabolic regulator and urogenital rejuvenative.

Disclaimer: Classical references may vary according to different Samhita or Nighantu traditions. Clinical application should always be based on Yukti, Rogi-Bala, Roga-Bala, and classical textual validation.