{"id":170804,"date":"2023-02-28T08:36:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T08:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=170804"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:21:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:21:28","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-chandanasava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-and-side-effects-of-chandanasava\/","title":{"rendered":"Chandanasava: Uses, Benefits and Side Effects by Dr. Smita Barode\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Chandanasava<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Chandanasava<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Chandanasava<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Chandanasava?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Chandanasava<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Chandanasava<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAyurvedic formulations may have emerged as a traditional alternative for a variety of health problems. Chandanasava is one such Ayurvedic formulation that may be considered a traditional medicine. Chandanasava is an Ayurvedic polyherbal formulation prepared using one or more medicinal herbs. The name Chandanasava is derived from one of the main ingredients, Chandan, known as sandalwood in English. Asava in Chandanasava refers to a fermented infusion that is produced by microbes. Chandanasava has a moderate alcohol content and is made with herbal juices from 24 different herbs. Chandanasava can be fermented with sugar, honey, or jaggery. For Chandanasava preparation, an equal amount of herb powder is mixed with water, as well as jaggery and sugar, and the mixture is boiled and chilled. This is then poured into large vessels and left to ferment for several days. It may belong to the alcohol-based category of drugs. Chandanasava could have been used as a valuable medicine to enhance health ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>\u200b.\u200b Let us discuss the health benefits of Chandanasava, its nutritional value, potential uses, and more.^{<\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Chandanasava<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Below listed are the Chandanasava ingredients:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chandan<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hribera<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Kashmari<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Musta<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Priyangu<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Lodhra<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Indivara<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Manjistha<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Patha<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Priyangu<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Raktachandana<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bhunimba<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vata<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Ashwattha<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Parpata<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Patola<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Madhuka<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Shati<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rasna<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Kanchanara<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mocharasa<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Amra<\/strong>: 120g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Mridvika<\/strong>: 2400g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dhataki<\/strong>: 1800g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Guda<\/strong>: 6kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Water<\/strong>: 70 litres<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar<\/strong>: 9kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, phytochemical compounds like glucosides, alkaloids, phytosterols, stilbenes, terpenoids, phenols, flavonoids, glycosides, tannins, saponins and various alcohols and non\u2011volatile compounds may also be present in it ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
<\/span>Properties of Chandanasava<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The benefits of Chandanasava may be due to the following properties:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have diuretic properties (increase urination).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may increase hunger (appetizer).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have cooling effects in the body.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antimicrobial activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antiseptic activity.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-inflammatory properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have analgesic properties (relieve pain).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have anti-ulcer activity ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{6<\/sup><\/a>.\u200b\u200b\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>}
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