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Conceptual review on Chitrakadi Vati as a Agnideepan in Mahasrotas
Mahendra Ther,1 Nandane S2, Jangle K,3
1. PG(Scholar) – Swasthvritta Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India
2. PG(Scholar) – Swasthvritta Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India
3. PG(Scholar) – Swasthvritta Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India
Abstract:
Background: Agni is the consistent agent in the process of Paka (digestion). Ingested food is to be
digested, absorbed and integrated, which is unavoidable for the maintenance of life, and is performed
by the Agni. Aim of study: To review drug contents action in Chitrakadi Vati as a Agnideepan in
Mahasrotas. Materials & methods: Review was done from various Ayurved textbooks like
Dravyagunvidnyan, API textbook of CCRAS and published journals, online search. Discussion: Agni
converts food in the form of energy, which is responsible for all the vital functions of our body. There are
numerous Ayurvedic drugs explained to be useful in such a diseased condition; termed as Deepaniya
(Stomachic) and Pachaniya (Digestants). Charaka formulated “Chitrakadigutika” (Chitrakadivati) with
eight out of ten drugs enumerated under Deepaniya Dashemani except Bhallataka and Amlavetasa.
Conclusion : Chitrakadi Vati is found beneficial to improve the digestion power(Agni) of body, it was
observed that in many clinical trials it has potential effects in treating anorexia and indigestion or any
other disorders of Mahasrotas vyadhi.
Key Words: Chitrakadi Vati, Agni, Digestion, Deepana and Pachana
Corresponding Author: Dr.Mahendra Ther,
Swasthvritta Bhausaheb Mulak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, India
Email: mahendra.ther.s@gmail.com
How to cite this article Mahendra Ther, Nandane S, Jangle K. Conceptual review on Chitrakadi Vati as a Agnideepan in Mahasrotas.
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Introduction: regarding ingredients of Chitrakadi Vati also show
Agni is the consistent agent in the process of Paka results on gastrointestinal tract.
(digestion). Agni is classified into thirteen varieties;
i.e. Jatharagni, five Bhutagnis, seven Dhatwagnis.[1] Aim of study: To review drug contents action in
Therefore, Ayurvedic therapeutics always focuses Chitrakadi Vati as a Agnideepan in Mahasrotas.
on restoring normal status of Agni. There are
numerous Ayurvedic drugs explained to be useful Materials & methods: Review was done from
in such a diseased condition; termed as Deepaniya various Ayurved textbooks like Dravyagunvidnyan,
(Stomachic) and Pachaniya (Digestants). Agni API textbook of CCRAS and published journals,
converts food in the form of energy, which is online search.
responsible for all the vital functions of our body. [2]
According to Ayurveda root cause of all diseases is Chitrakadi Vati: [6]
diminished Jatharagni (Mandagni). [3] The drugs of Chitrakadi Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine which is
this Deepaniya groups can be categorized them available in the tablet or vati form in the market. It
into three group viz; Deepaniya (stomachic), is very beneficial to improve the digestion
Pachaniya (Digestants), and Deepaniya-Pachaniya power(Agni) of body, it was observed that it has
(Stomachic and Digestants) on the basis of main potential effects in treating anorexia and
therapeutic activity of herbs included in the group. indigestion. This Ayurvedic medicine has the
According to Sharangdhar Samhita, Deepan karma digestive and detoxifying properties and removes
is that, which stimulates Jatharagni (Agni the accumulated toxins in the body.
Sandhukshan). [4] In the same way Deepan Dravya Preparation: The fine powder of above-mentioned
can generate hunger by stimulating Jatharagni, in ingredient is triturated with lemon juice or
such way that mind will motivate person to eat pomegranate juice and a paste is prepared. Further
food, but this stimulation is insufficient for the it is rolled into tablet form, dried and preserved. It
digestion of that food. Pachaniya Dravya digest can be given in the 500mg dose thrice a day ,
Aama (undigested food) but is unable to perform maximum upto 2 gms.
Agnideepana. Action of Pachan Dravya can be Anupana: Warm water, butter milk
understood on the basis of Panchabhautik
constitution of six types Rasa (Taste). Mahasrotas Important Therapeutic Uses: Agnimandya
as ‘Mahachhidram Mahasaranam’. This clearly (Digestive impairment), Amdosha (Products of
means the whole alimentary canal starting from impaired digestion and metabolism /
mouth up to anus. ‘Mahasrotas’ is place of consequences of Ama), Grahani (Malabsorption
Jatharagni, process of Awasthapaka (& hence place syndrome).
for Udirana of Dosha) & Pachana. Mahasrotas is also चित्रकं पिप्िलीमूलं द्वौ क्षारौ लवणानि ि |
considered as ‘Abhyantar Roga Marga’ among
व्योषं हिङ्ग्वजमोदां ि िव्यं िैकत्र िण
ू णयेत ् ||९६||
three of roga marga. The analysis of Chitrakadi Vati
drugs[5] incorporated in the list of Agraushadhis गुहिका मातुलुङ्गगस्य दाडिमस्य रसेि वा |
(best category of drugs) by Charaka; it appears that कृता पविाियत्यामं दीियत्याशु िालिम ् ||९७|| इनत
he prefers to categorize into following two groups-
चित्रकाद्या गहु िका िरकसंहिता चि.१५/९६-९७
Deepana and Pachana. The research studies
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Table no. 1 Rasapanchaka of Content of Chitrakadi Vati [7}
S.no Dravya Rasa Guna Virya Vipaka Qn.
1. Chitraka Katu, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshana Usna Katu 1 part
2. Pippali Katu Laghu, Snigdha, Tikshana Anushnasita Madhura 1 part
moola
3. Yava kshara Katu Laghu, Snigdha, Sara Usna Katu 1 part
4. Sarji kshara Katu Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshana Ushna Katu 1 part
5. Saurvachala Lavana Laghu, Snigdha, Ushna Katu 1 part
lavana Sukshma, Vishada
6. Saindhava Lavana Laghu, Snigdha, Sukshma Sita Madhura 1 part
lavana
7. Vida lavana Lavan, Kshara Laghu, Sukshma, Tikshna, Usna Madhura 1 part
Vyavayi
8. Samudra Lavana, Kshar, Guru, Snigdha Anushnasita Madhura 1 part
lavana Madhura, Tikta
9. Audbhida Lavana, Laghu ,Tikshna Usna Madhura 1 part
lavana Tikta,katu
10. Shunthi Katu Laghu, Snigdha, Tikshna Usna Madhura 1 part
11. Maricha Katu Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna Usna Katu 1 part
12. Pippali Katu Laghu, Snigdha, Tikshna Anushnasita Madhura 1 part
13. Hingu Katu Laghu, Snigdha, Tikshna Usna Katu 1 part
14. Ajamoda Katu, Tikta Laghu, Ruksha, Tikshna Usna Katu 1 part
15. Chavya Katu Laghu, Ruksha, Usna Katu 1 part
16. Matulunga Amla Laghu, Snigdha,Tikshna Usna Amla QS
rasa
17. Dadima rasa Madhura, Amla Laghu, Snigdha Anushnasita Madhura QS
Discussion:
Charaka while explaining gruels differentiated Ama and Agnideepana are the two activities
both the Deepana and Pachana separately. The attributed to this herbo-mineral formulation.
gruel prepared with Pippali, Pippalimoola, Malfunction of Agni i.e. Mandagni causes
Chavya, Chitraka and Sunthi stimulates improper digestion which leads to Grahani
appetite and relives (colic) pain. The gruel Dosha. [8] Grahani is Mahasrotas Vyadhi. The
prepared with Kappittha, Bilwa, Changeri, word Grahani is derived from Dhatu ‘Graha’
Takra and Dadima is digestive and astringent. which means, to catch, to hold or to get.
Similarly, the management of Grahani- a major According to Ayurveda Vata, Pitta, and Kapha
Agnivikara (hypo-function of digestive fire) are susceptible to imbalance and vitiation. In
Charaka formulated “Chitrakadigutika” turn, they vitiate other structural and
(Chitrakadivati) with eight out of ten drugs functional elements of the body. Samana Vayu,
enumerated under Deepaniya Dashemani Pachaka Pitta and Kledaka Kapha are the main
except Bhallataka and Amlavetasa. Rest of the Doshas confined to the organ Grahan.
drugs are incorporated along with two Ksharas Chitrakadi Vati also show results on
(alkali) and five Lavanas (salts). Pachana of gastrointestinal tract. So the yoga is to be
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