Vatsanabha — Indian Aconite

Ayurvedic herb Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox) — Indian Aconite. Pharmacological properties: Rasa Tikta, Katu, Virya Ushna, Vipaka Katu. Balances Vata.

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Processed aconite, used in fevers, pain and digestion.

ⓘ Information

Property	Value	Description
Rasa	Tikta, Katu	Tikta (Bitter) — detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic; Katu (Pungent) — stimulates digestion, circulation, expectorant
Guna	Tikshna, Laghu	Tikshna (Sharp) — penetrating, stimulating; Laghu (Light) — easy to digest, promotes lightness
Virya	Ushna	Ushna (Hot) — heating, increases metabolism and Pitta
Vipaka	Katu	Katu (Pungent) — post-digestive pungent, lightening
Prabhava	Vedanasthapana, Jwaraghna	Vedanasthapana — analgesic, pain relief; Jwaraghna — antipyretic, reduces fever

Sanskrit Synonyms

In the classical Ayurvedic texts, Vatsanabha is known by the following Sanskrit names:

Amrita, Visha, Garala, Stokaka

Parts Used

The medicinal parts of Vatsanabha are: moola.

Main Indications

Vatsanabha is indicated in Ayurveda for the following conditions:

Jwara, Amavata, Grahani, Shwasa, Vata Vyadhi.

Dosha Effects

Vatsanabha pacifies Vata.

It may aggravate Pitta, Kapha when used in excess or in sensitive individuals.

Usage

Vatsanabha is used in classical Ayurvedic formulations. Consult a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for appropriate dosage and preparation based on your constitution (Prakriti) and current imbalance (Vikriti).

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API)

Source: Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India — Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH

Rasa (Taste)Madhura

Guna (Quality)Uṣḍa, Rūkṣa, Tikṣḍa, Laghu, Vik¡si, Viyav¡yi, Yogav¡hi

Virya (Potency)Uṣḍa

Vipaka (Post-digestive effect)Madhura

Karma (Action)Tridoṣahara, Ras¡yana, Sv®dala, Pitta¿ant¡pak¡raka

Dose15 - 30 mgs of the drug in powder form.

Therapeutic Uses: Sannip¡ta, V¡takaphajvara, V¡taroga, Jvar¡tis¡ra, Kaḍuharoga

Important Formulations: Tribhuvanakirti Rasa, Sūta¿ekhara Rasa, Anandabhairava

Botanical Name: Aconitum chasmanthum Stapf. (Ranunculaceae)

Part Used: Rt.

Therapeutic Uses (IMPPAT Database)

Source: Indian Medicinal Plants, Phytochemistry And Therapeutics (IMPPAT) v1.0 — CC BY 4.0

Part Used	Therapeutic Use	Identifiers	References
root	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Anesthesia	MESH:D000758,UMLS:C0278134	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Arthritis	MESH:D001168,UMLS:C0003864, DOID:848, ICD-11:FA2Z	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Asthenia	MESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Cardiotonic agents	MESH:D002316,UMLS:C0007209, ICD-11:XM91S1	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Cholera	MESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Common cold	MESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Diarrhea	MESH:D003967,UMLS:C0011991, DOID:13250, ICD-11:ME05.1	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Hypnotics and sedatives	MESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Hypoglycemic agents	MESH:D007004,UMLS:C0020616	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Insecticides	MESH:D007306,UMLS:C0021576, ICD-11:XM3K66	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Narcotics	MESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Nervous system diseases	MESH:D009422,UMLS:C0027765, DOID:863, ICD-11:8E7Z	ISBN:9770972795006
root	Neuralgia	MESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Paralysis	MESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172363130, ISBN:9789327275590
root	Rhinitis	MESH:D012220,UMLS:C0035455, DOID:4483, ICD-11:CA09.0	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Scabies	MESH:D012532,UMLS:C0036262, DOID:8295, ICD-11:1G04	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Tonsillitis	MESH:D014069,UMLS:C0040425, DOID:10456, ICD-11:CA03.Z	ISBN:9789327275590
root	Uvular hypertrophy	UMLS:C3874308	ISBN:9788172363130
root	Diaphoretic	UMLS:C1707737	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Hypnotics and sedatives	MESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Narcotics	MESH:D009294,UMLS:C0027415	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Paralysis	MESH:D010243,UMLS:C0522224	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Rhinitis	MESH:D012220,UMLS:C0035455, DOID:4483, ICD-11:CA09.0	ISBN:9788172363130
stem	Uvular hypertrophy	UMLS:C3874308	ISBN:9788172363130
tuber	Analgesics	MESH:D000700,UMLS:C0002771, ICD-11:XM49F7	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Anti-inflammatory agents	MESH:D000893,UMLS:C0003209, ICD-11:XM7XD1	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Common cold	MESH:D003139,UMLS:C0009443, DOID:10459, ICD-11:CA00	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Cough	MESH:D003371,UMLS:C0010200, ICD-11:MD12	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Diabetes mellitus	MESH:D003920,UMLS:C0011849, DOID:9351, ICD-11:5A14	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Diuretics	MESH:D004232,UMLS:C0012798, ICD-11:XM4D06	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Snake bites	MESH:D012909,UMLS:C0037379	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Tonsillitis	MESH:D014069,UMLS:C0040425, DOID:10456, ICD-11:CA03.Z	ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Antiperiodic		ISBN:9788172360481
tuber	Diaphoretic	UMLS:C1707737	ISBN:9788172360481
	Antirheumatic agents	MESH:D018501,UMLS:C0003191, ICD-11:XM95N2	ISBN:9788172361266
	Asthenia	MESH:D001247,UMLS:C0004093, ICD-11:MG22	ISBN:9770972795006
	Cholera	MESH:D002771,UMLS:C0008354, DOID:1498, ICD-11:1A00	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
	Dysentery, amebic	MESH:D004404,UMLS:C0013370, ICD-11:1A36.00	ISBN:9788172362089
	Fever	MESH:D005334,UMLS:C0015967, ICD-11:MG26	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9788172361266
	Fibromyalgia	MESH:D005356,UMLS:C0016053, DOID:631, ICD-11:MG30.01	ISBN:9770972795006
	Gastrointestinal diseases	MESH:D005767,UMLS:C0017178, DOID:77, ICD-11:DE2Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Hypnotics and sedatives	MESH:D006993,UMLS:C0020592, ICD-11:XM3GR8	ISBN:9770972795006
	Inflammation	MESH:D007249,UMLS:C0021368	ISBN:9770972795006
	Leprosy	MESH:D007918,UMLS:C0023343, DOID:1024, ICD-11:1B20	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375, ISBN:9788172361266
	Neuralgia	MESH:D009437,UMLS:C0027796, ICD-11:MG30.5Z	ISBN:9770972795006, ISBN:9780387706375
	Pharyngitis	MESH:D010612,UMLS:C0031350, DOID:2275, ICD-11:CA02.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Anti-poisoning	MESH:D011041, ICD-11:NE6Z	ISBN:9780387706375
	Rhinitis	MESH:D012220,UMLS:C0035455, DOID:4483, ICD-11:CA09.0	ISBN:9770972795006
	Tonsillitis	MESH:D014069,UMLS:C0040425, DOID:10456, ICD-11:CA03.Z	ISBN:9770972795006
	Diaphoretic	UMLS:C1707737	ISBN:9770972795006