Sanjivani Vati: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects by Dr. Smita Barode 

Introduction

All the requirements and needs of human life are provided by Nature (Earth). Nature contains everything from food to medicine. Modern drugs are completely dependent on Ayurveda drugs which we obtain from nature. These Ayurveda drugs can compete with chemical medicines and regular use of chemical medications will lead to adverse side effects. We present Sanjivani Vati as one Ayurvedic preparations most popular in India. Sanjivani means “one that infuses life and strengthens the immune system,” and Vati means “tablet.” It is a polyherbal preparation that contains a total of ten ingredients. Sanjivani Vati is prepared using ingredients such as Vidang, Sunthi, Vaca, Pippali, Gudduci, Haritaki, Bhallataka, Amla, Bibhitaka and Visa. These are finely powdered individually and then equally mixed with Gomutra to make small pills or vati and sun-dried. Gomutra is the essential binding agent used to make Sanjivani vati. It may be used to enhance the body’s immune system and may fight against various diseases.​^1,2 ​Let us discuss the health benefits of Sanjivani Vati, its potential uses and much more.

Nutritional Value of Sanjivani Vati:

Sanjivani Vati may contain many phytonutrients such as tannins, flavonoids, alkaloids, embelin, gingerols, gallic acids, terpenes and shogaols.^1,2. 

Listed below may be the Sanjivani Vati ingredients: 

• Vidang: Embelia ribes
• Sunthi: Zingiber officinalis
• Vaca: Acorus calamus
• Pippali: Piper longum
• Gudduci: Tinosporia cordifolia
• Haritaki: Terminalia chebula
• Amla: Emblica officinalis
• Bhallataka: Semicarpus anacardium
• Bibhitaka: Terminalia bellerica
• Visa: Aconitum heterophyllum
• Gomutra (Cow’s urine)

Ingredients of Sanjivani Vati.¹ 

Properties of Sanjivani Vati:

Sanjivani Vati’s composition may be responsible for the following biological properties: 

• It may act as an antioxidant. 
• It may have analgesic properties (painkiller) 
• It may have anti-diarrhoeal activity. 
• It may assist in digestion. 
• It may have an antipyretic effect (lower fever). 
• It may enhance the immune system. 
• It may have antimicrobial activity. 
• It may have anti-stress activity. 
• It may lower blood sugar levels. 
• It may have wound-healing properties. 
• It may have anti-inflammatory effects.² 

Potential Uses of Sanjivani Vati:

The following may be the potential uses of Sanjivani Vati: 

1. Potential Uses of Sanjivani Vati for Detoxification

The undigested food waste called ‘Aama’ is produced in the body due to weak digestion. It may get settled in the body and produce toxins. This may cause blockages in blood circulation tubes and increase cholesterol levels. Sanjivani Vati may have digestive properties and be used as a detoxification formulation. Regular consumption of Sanjivani Vati may help clear blockages and facilitate detoxification. It contains Triphala, which may help detoxify the digestive tract and eliminates Aama through stool.¹ More clinical evidence is required to support this claim. However, do not self-medicate; consult with doctors and use it accordingly. 

2. Potential Uses of Sanjivani Vati for Typhoid Fever

Typhoid is caused by bacteria which may cause a high fever. Sanjivani Vati may have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It may help lower the fever encountered during typhoid and the pain associated with fever. Ayurvedic doctors have recommended that a daily intake of Sanjivani Vati with honey juice might help manage typhoid fever.^1,2 Further clinical studies are needed to develop the true use of Sanjivani Vati for dealing with typhoid fever. However, consult your doctors and get the proper medicine to recover safely. 

I may share with you that according to modern scientific studies, it has been suggested that the contents of Sanjivani Vati may have a beneficial effect on the liver. This is known as a hepato-protective effect, which means it may help protect and support the liver’s health.

Dr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS

3. Potential Uses of Sanjivani Vati for Digestion

Sanjivani Vati may have the ability to improve the digestive system. The ingredients of Sanjivani Vati, such as Triphala and ginger, may be considered a common aid for digestion. It may help increase the production of digestive juices in the stomach, enhancing the digestion process. This may help the body to get rid of all the unwanted waste from the system and allow the absorption of nutrients. ​³​ However, more studies are needed to support its effects on human digestion. For digestion problems, seek medical help and avoid self-medication. 

4. Potential Uses of Sanjivani Vati for Gangrene

Gangrene is a condition that involves the decay and death of the skin tissue in the body. It may be due to insufficient blood supply to that portion. According to Bharati et al., 2019, applying Dashanga lepa to the affected area and taking an Ayurvedic formulation made from Sanjivani Vati and Kaishore guggulu may reduce gangrene and may heal the wound. Finally, it was reported that Sanjivani Vati might effectively and safely manage dry infection.​⁴​ If you encounter such a condition, seek medical help and get prescribed medicine. Do not self-medicate. 

Other Potential Uses of Sanjivani Vati:

• The ingredients of Sanjivani Vati may help improve the immune system of the body and may fight against viral or bacterial infections.¹  
• Sanjivani Vati ingredients such as vidhang fruit, ginger, pippali and vaca may contribute to its carminative properties. It may help relieve flatulence related to indigestion.¹ 
• Sanjivani Vati may be known as a diaphoretic formulation.³ 
• It contains ginger which may aid in the release of mucus from the air passage. These properties of Sanjivani Vati may help combat cough and cold.^1.2 
• It may contain pippali, which may have an anthelmintic effect. It may help against worm infestations. ^1.2  

Though studies show the potential uses of Sanjivani Vati in various conditions, these are insufficient and there is a requirement for further studies to establish the true scope of Sanjivani Vati’s benefits on human health.  

From what I have observed, it’s interesting to note that Sanjivani Vati may have the potential to reduce the presence of ‘aama’ in the body. Aama refers to blockages that might occur in the body’s channels, which may contribute to the development of autoimmune disorders like sarcoidosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)

How to Use Sanjivani Vati?

• Sanjivani Vati formulations are commercially available in solid dosage forms such as tablets.  
• It may also be taken with honey juice.¹ 

Before consuming large amounts of Sanjivani Vati, you should consult a qualified doctor. They will guide you through its form and dosage according to your health condition. Do not discontinue or replace an ongoing modern medical treatment with an Ayurvedic or herbal preparation of Sanjivani Vati without consulting an Ayurvedic physician.

Side Effects of Sanjivani Vati:

Bhallataka and Vatsanabha, two of the ingredients in Sanjivani Vati, contain irritant oils. Some people may have allergic reactions to Bhallataka.​²​  

When taken in the prescribed dosage by Ayurvedic physicians, Sanjivani Vati may be well-handled and tolerated in the human body. 

However, no major studies on the side effects of Sanjivani Vati in humans have been conducted. As a result, more clinical interventions are required to determine the side effects of Sanjivani Vati. To avoid any side effects, consult your doctor for the proper treatment. 

Precautions to Take with Sanjivani Vati:

Sanjivani Vati may be well-tolerated and processed in the body. When taken in small quantities, it might be safe. However, eating in larger amounts is not recommended. Follow the few precautions given below: 

• Pregnant and lactating women must consult doctors before having Sanjivani Vati to avoid complications in their babies’ health. 
• You need to be more cautious when giving it to small children and the elderly, as it might produce harmful reactions in their bodies. 

Interactions with Other Drugs:

Sanjivani Vati is an Ayurvedic formulation. Its components may or may not interact with other drugs. Further studies are needed to suggest the herb-drug interaction between Sanjivani Vati and other medicines. We recommend you consult a doctor before taking Sanjivani Vati and only take it in the prescribed dosage.  

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

References:

1. Gairola S, Gupta V, Bansal P, Maithani M, Murali Krishna. Pharmacological Activities Of Polyherbal Formulation: Sanjivani Vati. Interna J of Ayur Med. 2010;2(1):1–19. Available from: https://ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/54/47 

​ ​2. Tewari D, Tewari V, Singh K, Chaudhary S. A Scientific Review on Sanjivani Vati with special reference to its Pharmacological Actions, Therapeutic Indications and Pharmaceutics. Int J Ayu Pharm Chem. 2018;9(3):82–92. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330245240_A_Scientific_Review_on_Sanjivani_Vati_with_special_reference_to_its_Pharmacological_Actions_Therapeutic_Indications_and_Pharmaceutics 

​3. Rani P, Sharma K, Kumar A, Parul R. Probable Mode of Action of Sanjivani Vati-A Critical Review. Interna J of Health Sci & Res. 2018;8(8):307. Available from: https://www.ijhsr.org/IJHSR_Vol.8_Issue.8_Aug2018/44.pdf 

​4. Prem B, Agrawal P, Prakash O. A case study on the management of dry gangrene by Kaishore Guggulu, Sanjivani Vati and Dashanga Lepa. An Interna Quar J of Rese in Ayur. 2019;40:48–52. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6891997/pdf/AYU-40-48.pdf 

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