Dashmoola Ghana Vati
Dashmoola Ghana Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic tablet preparation containing the ten roots of Dashmoola along with Shunthi and Ashwagandha. It is traditionally used to support Vata balance, comfortable movement, strength and recovery.
- Product form
- Tablet / Vati
- Pack size
- 90 tablets
- Route
- Oral
- Approx. weight per Vati
- 500 mg
Overview
Dashmoola Ghana Vati combines the classical Dashmoola group of ten roots with Shunthi and Ashwagandha. The ingredients are traditionally valued for supporting Vata balance, strength and comfortable movement.
It may be considered as part of Ayurvedic care when stiffness, musculoskeletal discomfort or general weakness are associated with Vata imbalance.
Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda, Dashmoola is traditionally regarded as an important Vata-supportive and Shothahara group of herbs. It is used in various classical preparations for conditions involving Vata imbalance, discomfort and swelling.
Shunthi provides traditional digestive support, while Ashwagandha is valued for nourishment and strength. The combination is therefore considered according to the individual’s constitution, digestion, strength and stage of recovery.
Ayurvedic Actions
- Vatahara
- Traditionally used to support balanced Vata and comfortable movement.
- Shothahara
- Traditionally associated with supporting healthy tissue response and comfort.
- Balya
- Supports strength and nourishment.
- Deepana / Pachana
- Shunthi supports healthy digestion and metabolism.
Traditionally Used To Support
- Vata balance
- Comfortable joint and muscle movement
- Musculoskeletal strength and recovery
- Stiffness and general body discomfort
- Healthy inflammatory balance
- Physical strength and nourishment
- Digestive support
Composition
- Shunthi – Zingiber officinale
- Ashwagandha – Withania somnifera
- Patala – Stereospermum suaveolens
- Agnimantha – Premna latifolia
- Gambhari – Gmelina arborea
- Kantakari – Solanum surattense
- Brihati – Solanum indicum
- Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
- Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
- Shalaparni – Desmodium gangeticum
- Prishniparni – Uraria picta
- Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Botanical Profile
Shunthi
- Botanical name
- Zingiber officinale
- Common name
- Dry Ginger
- Part used
- Rhizome
Ashwagandha
- Botanical name
- Withania somnifera
- Common name
- Ashwagandha / Indian Winter Cherry
- Part used
- Root
Patala
- Botanical name
- Stereospermum suaveolens
- Common name
- Patala
- Part used
- Root
Agnimantha
- Botanical name
- Premna latifolia
- Common name
- Agnimantha
- Part used
- Root
Gambhari
- Botanical name
- Gmelina arborea
- Common name
- Gambhari
- Part used
- Root
Kantakari
- Botanical name
- Solanum surattense
- Common name
- Kantakari
- Part used
- Root
Brihati
- Botanical name
- Solanum indicum
- Common name
- Brihati
- Part used
- Root
Shyonaka
- Botanical name
- Oroxylum indicum
- Common name
- Shyonaka
- Part used
- Root
Gokshura
- Botanical name
- Tribulus terrestris
- Common name
- Gokshura
- Part used
- Root
Shalaparni
- Botanical name
- Desmodium gangeticum
- Common name
- Shalaparni
- Part used
- Root
Prishniparni
- Botanical name
- Uraria picta
- Common name
- Prishniparni
- Part used
- Root
Bilva
- Botanical name
- Aegle marmelos
- Common name
- Bilva / Bael
- Part used
- Root
Suggested Dosage
Two tablets twice or three times daily, or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Keep the container tightly closed after use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Ayurveda References
Classical Ayurvedic References
Charaka Samhita
The Dashmoola group is used extensively in classical Ayurvedic formulations, particularly in the context of Vata-related conditions and Shotha (swelling).
Reference: Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana — Mahakashaya and classical Dashamoola references.
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/echarak/
Sushruta Samhita
The ten roots of Dashmoola are traditionally understood through the Brihat Panchamoola and Laghu Panchamoola groups described in classical Ayurvedic literature.
Reference: Sushruta Samhita, Sutra Sthana.
https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/
Ashtanga Hridaya
Dashmoola is used throughout classical Ayurvedic formulations, particularly in preparations addressing Vata imbalance, swelling, pain and related conditions.
Reference: Vagbhata. Ashtanga Hridaya.
Research Highlights
Dashamoola and Anti-inflammatory Activity
Experimental study
A study evaluated Dashamoola preparations for analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity using established animal models.
The research found that Dashamoola preparations demonstrated analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects in the experimental models studied. The authors noted that the findings provide pharmacological support for some of the traditional uses of Dashamoola.
This was preclinical research and not a human clinical trial, so the findings should not be interpreted as proof that Dashmoola Ghana Vati treats pain or inflammatory disease in humans.
Reference
Parekar RR, Bolegave SS, Marathe PA, Rege NN.
Experimental evaluation of analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-platelet potential of Dashamoola.
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. 2015;6(1):11–18.
PMID: 25878458
DOI: 10.4103/0975-9476.146565
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