Vatsakadi Vati
Vatsakadi Vati is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation combining five herbs traditionally used to support digestion, healthy bowel function and balanced stool consistency.
- Product form
- Tablet / Vati
- Pack size
- 90 Vati
- Route
- Internal use
- Approx. weight per Vati
- 500 mg
Overview
Vatsakadi Vati is a five-herb Ayurvedic formulation traditionally used when digestion is disturbed and bowel function needs support. Its ingredients are selected for their traditional roles in maintaining digestive strength, healthy absorption and balanced bowel movements.
The formulation combines Kutaja, Bilva, Musta, Shunthi and Sugandhabala, bringing together herbs traditionally used for digestive and intestinal care.
Traditional Ayurvedic Perspective
In Ayurveda, Vatsakadi Vati is mainly associated with Agni and Vata balance and maintaining healthy bowel function.
Its ingredients are traditionally valued for supporting digestion and absorption, while helping maintain balanced stool consistency. It may be considered when digestive weakness is accompanied by loose or irregular bowel movements.
Ayurvedic Actions
- Grahi
- Supports healthy absorption and balanced stool consistency.
- Deepana / Pachana
- Supports digestive strength and the proper processing of food.
Traditionally Used To Support
- Healthy digestion
- Maintain balanced bowel movements
- Healthy absorption
- Maintain normal stool consistency
- When digestive weakness is associated with loose or irregular stools
Composition
- Kutaja
- Bilva
- Musta
- Shunthi
- Sugandhabala
Botanical Profile
Kutaja
- Botanical name
- Holarrhena antidysenterica
- Common name
- Kurchi / Conessi
- Part used
- Stem bark
Bilva
- Botanical name
- Aegle marmelos
- Common name
- Bael / Bengal quince
- Part used
- Fruit
Musta
- Botanical name
- Cyperus rotundus
- Common name
- Nutgrass
- Part used
- Rhizome
Shunthi
- Botanical name
- Zingiber officinale
- Common name
- Dry Ginger
- Part used
- Rhizome
Sugandhabala
- Botanical name
- Valeriana wallichii
- Common name
- Indian Valerian / Sugandhabala
- Part used
- Rhizome
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
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. I — Kuṭaja (Stem Bark)
Identifies Kuṭaja as the stem bark of Holarrhena antidysenterica. (Chakrapani Ayurveda)
View the official PCIM&H record
Official pharmacopoeial standard
The Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India
API Part I, Vol. III, Monograph 59 — Mustā (Rhizome), p. 129
Identifies Mustā as the rhizome of Cyperus rotundus. (Chakrapani Ayurveda)
Research Highlights
Holarrhena antidysenterica Extract in Chronic Ulcerative Colitis
Randomized single-blind study · 30 patients · 4 weeks + 4-week follow-up
Preparation and Dose
The study used a methanolic extract of Holarrhena antidysenterica in tablet form at 750 mg twice daily in the monoherbal treatment group.
Finding
The authors reported improvements in gastrointestinal symptoms and stool-related measures in the monoherbal group. (PubMed)
This study evaluated a specific Holarrhena extract, not Vatsakadi Vati itself. The findings therefore provide evidence regarding one ingredient rather than the complete formulation.
Reference
Johari S, Gandhi T.
A Randomized Single Blind Parallel Group Study Comparing Monoherbal Formulation Containing Holarrhena Antidysenterica Extract with Mesalamine in Chronic Ulcerative Colitis Patients.
Ancient Science of Life. 2016.
PMID: 28182023
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