Overview
Dashmool Kwath Pravahi for Vata & Pain Disorders
Dashmool is one of Ayurveda’s most respected formulations, traditionally used to balance Vata dosha, support musculoskeletal health, and promote natural inflammatory balance.
Dashmool consists of ten roots—five Brihat Panchamoola and five Laghu Panchamoola; however, composition may vary slightly across manufacturers depending on the classical reference.
Dashmool Kwath Pravahi is prepared by coarsely powdering herbal roots, ideal for decoction (Kwath) preparation, delivering deeper tissue penetration and faster relief.
Reference
Ayurvedic Formulary of India 4:10; भैषज्यरत्नावली, कासरोगचिकित्सा - १३.
पार्श्वशूले ज्वरे श्वासे कासे श्लेष्मसमुद्भवे ।
पिप्पलीचूर्णसंयुक्तं दशमूलीजलं पिबेत् ॥ - भैषज्यरत्नावली, कासरोगचिकित्सा; १३.
Key Benefits
- Supports Vata balancing and reduces stiffness
- Helps relieve joint pain, back pain, muscular spasms, and neuralgic discomfort
- Promotes healthy respiratory function
- Supports post-delivery recovery in women (on physician guidance)
- Enhances microcirculation in dhatus and supports detoxification
- Useful in arthritis, frozen shoulder, sciatica, cervical pain & chronic fatigue
- Helps regulate Apana Vata, improving lower-body strength
- Traditionally used for post-illness recovery and chronic Vata aggravation
Key Ingredients
Shalparni, Prishnaparni, Brihati, Kantkari, Gokshur, Bilwa, Agnimanth, Shyonaka, Gambhari, Patala (Ingredients may vary slightly as per classical reference or manufacturer).
| Reference | Ingredients | Anupana |
| Ayurvedic Formulary of India 4:10; भैषज्यरत्नावली, कासरोगचिकित्सा - १३. | Shalparni, Prishnaparni, Brihati, Kantkari, Gokshur, Bilwa, Agnimanth, Shyonaka, Gambhari, Patala | Parsva sula, Jvara, Svasa, Kaphaj kasa |
How to Use
Once or twice daily or as advised by a physician. Anupana: Warm water for Vata, Honey for Kapha or Ghee for Pitta
Safety & Precautions
- Consult a practitioner during pregnancy or lactation
- Avoid in acute diarrhea, dehydration, or severe acidity
- Patients with chronic kidney disorders should use with care
- Monitor if using alongside strong diuretics or anti-hypertensive drugs
- Stop during fever with dehydration unless advised by physician
- Keep away from moisture; store in an airtight container
- Not recommended for children unless prescribed
Practitioner’s Guide (Clinical Use)
Dosha-Based Indications
- Vata Disorders (Primary Use): Arthritis (Sandhivata), sciatica (Gridhrasi), cervical/lumbar spondylosis, joint stiffness, neuralgia, tremors, postpartum recovery
- Pitta-Vata Conditions: Inflammatory joint pain, gastric irritation with musculoskeletal pain (combine with cooling herbs)
- Kapha-Vata Conditions: Heavy, stiff joints, chronic respiratory congestion with Vata imbalance, obesity-related joint pain
Recommended Combinations
- Arthritis & Chronic Joint Pain. Combine with Dashmool Kwath + Maharasnadi Kwath With Guggulu formulations (Yograj, Mahayograj, Triphala Guggulu)
- Sciatica / Lower Back Disorders. Combine with Eranda Taila (1 tsp at bedtime) and Nirgundi preparations
- Respiratory Conditions (Shwas-Kasa). Combine with Vasa, Pushkarmool, or Sitopaladi and good for Kapha-Vata cough
- Postpartum Care (Only under supervision). Combine with Dashmoolarishta, Jeerakadyarishta, and warm decoctions
- Fever with Body Ache (Jwara). Combine with Guduchi, Sudarsana Churna and Trikatu for Ama digestion
Ideal Patient Profile
- Stiffness, cracking joints, or dryness
- Pain aggravated by cold, wind, or movement
- Thin, anxious, or weak Vata-predominant individuals
- Post-viral fatigue
- New mothers recovering from delivery
- Elderly patients with chronic musculoskeletal degeneration
Contraindications / Caution
- Severe Pitta prakriti individuals with hyperacidity
- Patients on potassium-restrictive diets
- Acute diarrhea or dysentery
- High fever with dehydration
- Renal impairment or low urine output
- Children below 10 years unless recommended
Practitioner Tips
- Severe Pitta prakriti individuals with hyperacidity
- Patients on potassium-restrictive diets
- Acute diarrhea or dysentery
- High fever with dehydration
- Renal impairment or low urine output
- Children below 10 years unless recommended
Check Sensory Markers (Organoleptic)
Ask a sample before a bulk purchase, to quickly judge by checking the general parameters of quality which may differ from the reference:
- Color: Brownish to dark brown
- Aroma: Earthy, root-like, mildly pungent
- Taste: Kashaya (astringent), Tikta (bitter), slight Katu (pungent) aftertaste
- Texture: Coarse powder with fibrous particles of roots
- Appearance: Mixture of light and dark woody root pieces
Note :
Price variation happens due to preparation reference, the quality of ingredients, processing techniques, quality management, manufacturing reputation & standards followed.
Disclaimer
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. This guideline is based on Ayurvedic classical principles and intended for educational use. Practitioners should use their clinical judgment, patient assessment, and individualised protocol before prescribing in actual clinical settings.