Dhanadanayanadi kashaya , ingredients, method of preparation and indications

Helath And medical

1. Topic: DHANADANAYANADI KASHAYA presented by: Aishwarya .N . Aliy a Sultana Guided by : Dr. Arun .M

2. Introduction Dhanadanayanadi Kashaya is a classical Ayurvedic herbal decoction
Mainly used in the treatment of eye diseases
It pacifies Pitta and purifies Rakta (blood)
Mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic texts

3. Name Meaning Dhanada ” healing Related to health &
“ Nayana ” – Means ‘eye’ Adi ” Indicates a group of herbs
Kashaya - Herbal decoction (water extract of herbs)

4. Ingredients ( Dravya Samgraha )

(Key herbs commonly included)* Ingredients listed: Dhanadanayana , Shunthī (ginger), Śigru ( Moringa ), Rāsna & Ugragandhā , Varuņa , Lasuna (garlic), Krşņā ( Pippalī ), Citraka , Randaka , Surataru ( Devadāru ), Ghanapathya ( Mustā ), Barbarānga Form : Cooked together as a kāṣāya (decoction) Action : Pacifies kşepavāta (displaced Vāta ) and related symptoms

5. Preparation Method Take prescribed quantity of dried herbs
Add 16 times water
Boil till reduced to 1/8 th quantity
Filter and use warm
Standard dose: 40-80 ml twice daily before food (or as advised by physician)

6. Pharmacological Properties ( Guna Karma Rasa (Taste): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent) Guna : Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry) Veerya : Sheeta (cooling) Vipaka : Katu (pungent) Dosha Karma: Pitta- Rakta Shamana

7. Therapeutic Uses

(Indications) Netra rogas (Eye diseases):
Burning sensation
Redness
Conjunctivitis
Watery or dry eyes
Early cataract support
Useful in Pitta & Rakta -related conditions

8. Mode of Administration Internally as oral kashaya Sometimes used as eye wash (under expert supervision)
Duration and dosage as advised by Vaidya

9. Benefits Reduces inflammation and burning in eyes
Pacifies aggravated Pitta dosha Helps in purifying Rakta Useful in both acute and chronic eye conditions
Natural and safe herbal formulation

10. Precautions & Contraindications Use under Ayurvedic physician’s guidance
Not recommended in Kapha -dominant disorders without modification
Dosage to be monitored in children and elderly

11. Research/Modern View (Optional) Many ingredients like Triphala and Yashtimadhu have proven anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Can be part of integrative ophthalmic care
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12. Conclusion Dhanadanayanadi Kashaya is a time-tested herbal decoction
Especially beneficial for eye diseases
Holistic formulation for Pitta and Rakta shodhana Promotes eye health naturally

13. Reference Charaka Samhita Ashtanga Hridaya Bhaishajya Ratnavali Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI)
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