Description

About

Rasnasaptakam Kashayam is a classical Ayurvedic herbal decoction widely used in the treatment of pain and stiffness caused by Vata imbalance. It is prepared from a combination of seven medicinal herbs with Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata) as the chief ingredient. Traditionally, it is prescribed for musculoskeletal and neurological disorders, particularly in the lower back, thighs, sacral region, and chest wall nerves.

Uses

• Pain in the thighs

• Lumbago (lower back pain)

• Sacral region pain

• Intercostal neuralgia (nerve pain in the chest wall)

• Sciatica and stiffness of limbs

Benefits

• Relieves musculoskeletal pain and stiffness

• Beneficial in sciatica, lumbago, and sacral pain

• Helps manage nerve pain including intercostal neuralgia

• Reduces inflammation and swelling in joints

• Supports mobility and flexibility of muscles

Different Names in Different Languages

• Sanskrit: Rasnasaptaka Kashaya

• Tamil: Rasnasaptagam Kashayam

• Malayalam: Rasnasaptakam Kashayam

• Telugu: Rasnasaptaka Kashayam

• Kannada: Rasnasaptaka Kashaya

Dosage & Administration

• Tablet form: 1–2 tablets twice daily with warm water.

• Decoction (Kashayam) form: 15–20 ml twice daily with equal quantity of warm water.

• To be taken before food or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

Precautions

• Should be used under medical supervision, especially in chronic conditions.

• Overdose may cause gastric irritation.

• Pregnant and lactating women should consult a physician before use.

• Not recommended in severe dehydration or extreme weakness.