Hello Thank you for your question. I understand your concern regarding varicose veins and your confusion regaridng the usage of Drakshadi kashayam for your conditon. YOUR CONCERN You having a - moderate varicose veins -some discomfort -Some skin changes around your veins AYURVEDIC UNDERSTANDING In ayirveda it can be comapare to. Siragranthi This occurs due to weak vein wall Poor circulation Vata imbalance Rakta dushti COMMON SYMPTOMS INCLUDES - Prominent veins - Leg pain -Heaviness - Burning sensation ABOUT DRAKSHADI KASHAYAM It is generally used for Pitta disorder Burning sensation Weakness Fatigue Most of the ayurvedic medicnes are prescribed according to doha imbalance not only disease name FOR EXAMPLE- Triphala can be used in constipation also in skin diseases and also as toxins remover so is other medications WHY IT MUST BE PRESCRIBED? It is helpful Burning sensation in legs Pitta dominance Skin irritation Heat sensation So your docter must have prescribed it to reduce pitta and rakta Dushti It is not worng to use it bit additional. Medicines are also required INTERNAL MEDICATION 1.KAISHORE GUGGULU 1 Tablet twice daily after food Improves circulation Reduces inflammation 2.Punarnavadi kashayam 15 ml twice daily with equal water after food Reduces swelling Improves circulation 3.Veinflux NC 1 tablet twice daily after food Helps in Strengthening the veins EXTERNAL CARE Use Kottamchukkadi taila for massage and do upward direction massage for 15 mins daily before bath Improves circulation HOME REMEDIES 1.LEG ELEVATION Raise legs while lying down Ir reduces swelling Improves circulation 2.WARM WATER THERAPY Soak legs in warm water Reduces pain 3 GARLIC Wat 2 cloves daily Improves circulation 4.Walking Improves blood flow DIET PLAN ✅INCLUDE Fruits Vegetable Warm water Fibre rich diet ❌AVOID Standing long time Junk. Food Fried food LIFESTYLE - Regular wxercise -Avoid prolong standing -Comfortable shoes, and other footwear -Weight control Drakshadi kashaya can help in some cases of varicose veins depending on dosha imbalance but additonal treatment is usually required With proper ayurvedic plan of treatment and diet and lifestyle changes you will definately see the changes Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
DRAKSHADI KASHAYAM BLOOD CIRCULATION AUR SROTOSHODHAN KE LIYE USE HOTA HAI ISKA DIRECT MENTION VARICOSE VEINS KE LIYE NAHI HOTA LEKIN YE VEINS KI STRENGTH AUR BLOOD FLOW IMPROVE KARNE ME MADAD KARTA HAI AAPKE VARICOSE VEINS MODERATE HAIN AUR KABHI KABHI DISCOMFORT DETA HAI SKIN ME CHANGES HAIN JO KAPHA AUR VATA IMBALANCE SE BADH SAKTE HAIN REGULAR EXERCISE AUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE ACHCHA HAI LEKIN LONG STANDING SITTING YA HEAVY LIFTING SE VATA BADA HAI JO VEINS KO WORSE KAR SAKTA HAI PAANV HIGHT KARKE RELAX KARIYE COLD FOOT BATH AUR LIGHT MASSAGE SUITABLE HERBAL OILS JAISA NIMBA GUGGUL TRIPHALA OIL USE KAR SAKTE HAIN BLOOD CIRCULATION AUR VEIN STRENGTH KE LIYE
Yes u can take along with A long with Kaishora Guggulu 1tab bd AF Lasunadi vati 1tab bd AF Mahamanjsiadhi gana vati 1tab bd AF Raktashodhak vati 1tab bd AF Mahanarayana tail external application Go for leech terapy u ll get results Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking Dr RC BAMS MS AYU
–Drakshadi Kashayam can help with general circulation and energy, but it is not specifically proven for varicose veins. For your veins, it’s important to also use compression stockings, elevate your legs. —Rx : 1)Drakshadi Kashayam – 15 ml, twice daily after meals with equal amount of Luke warm water, 21 days 2)Panchatikta Ghrita gugullu – 2 tablets, twice daily External: Triphala Churna or Dashmool Taila – apply to legs once daily for local circulation —Lifestyle Advice: Elevate legs whenever resting Avoid prolonged standing/sitting Daily walking / gentle leg exercises Compression stockings if available — go for leech therapy for better results Follow-up: 3 weeks or earlier if swelling, redness, or skin ulcers appear
Even though not directly indicated drakshadi kashaya improves blood quality and reduces pitta it does a mild virechana effect and improves blood flow. It is also good for skin, reduces pigmentation burning sensation etc. Along with these *sahacharadi kashaya 15 ml twice daily before food mixed with mild And *kaisora guggulu 2 tab twice daily after food will also be greatly beneficial. *Sahacharadi taila for massage in lower limbs *Sahacharadi taila 101A 20 drops in milk if you have cramping pain in lower limbs is also beneficial
Do not worry Drakshadi kashya is very famous for fever hangover hot flashes but it also include with balance blood purification and vascular tonic it also cool from the blood and reduce internal inflammation the ingredient in this are specifically used to treat skin discoloration and itching by purifying the blood it also act as anuloma With this you can start reverse massage with sahacharadi oil always massage upward from ankle to knee start leg up the wall since you excitement 5 to 10 minutes after your workout with leg vertically against the wall
HELLO, Drakshadi kashaya is traditionally used In Ayurveda for improving circulation, reducing pitta imbalance, fatigue, burning sensation, and inflammatory conditions. While “varicose veins” Mau not be listed directly, Ayruevda does not classify diseases exactly like modern mediicne,. Varicose veins are usually understood under- SIRAGATA VATA (vitiated vata affecting vata), Sometimes with Rakta dushti (blood vitiation) and pitta involvement if there are skin changes Drakshadi kashaya may help if there is burnin, inflammation, or heat in the legs, associated pitta symptoms heat, redness, irritation ALONG WITH DRAKSHADI KIDNLY SEE MY POINT OF VIEW AND START NEW PROTOCOL Varicose veins are primarily due to- -vata vyadhi(abnormal movement and stagnation of vata) -aggravation of Rakta dhatu and Meda dhatu - Dhamani pratichaya(thickening or bulging of veins due to improper flow and waste accumulation) TREATMENT GOAL -reduce venous congestion and swelling - strengthen vein walls - balance vata (main culprit in varicose veins), while supporting pitta(inflammation) and kapha(stagnation) -protect skin and nerves INTERNALLY START WITH 1) KAISHOR GUGGULU- 2 tabs twice daily after meals = Anti inflammatory, blood purifier 2) PUNARNAVA MANDORR- 2 tabs twice daily after meals =reduces edema, improves circulation 3) SARIVADYASAVA- 15 ml with equal water after meals = pitta-vata balance, blood detox 4) CHANDRAPRABHA VATI- 2 tabs twice daily after meals = venous strength 5) MANJISTHADI KASHAYA- 20 ml with water twice daily before meals =improves microcirculation, venous strength 6) TRIPHALA CHURNA- 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water =mild detox, supports bowel function EXTERNAL TREATMENT 1) SAHACHARADI TAILA= strengthen nerves and veins, reduces pain and stiffness 2) NIRGUNDI TAILA= anti-inflammatory, relieves swelling 3) MAHANARAYAN TAILA= deep tissue nourishment, relaxes veins 4) KUMARI TAILA= skin rejuvination, prevents ulcers = warm oil slighlty -massage gently upward on legs from feet to thing , avoiding heavy pressure - let it absorb for 20-30 minutes -wash off with warm water avoid on open ulcers or infected skin. Do not use very hot oil IF FEASIBLE GO FOR PANCHAKARMA AS IT IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE IN YOUR CASE - LEECH THERAPY - BLOOD LETTING - MEDICATED ENEMA YOGA AND ASANA yoga helps improve blood return, relieve venous stasis, and strengthen leg muscles ASANAS -Viparita karani(legs up the wall)- 10-15 mins/day -Tadasana= improves balance, strength -Pawanmuktasana= enhances abdominal and venous circulation -Setu bandhasana= elevates legs and reduce venous pooling -Paschimottanasana= helps in compression and blood movement Avoid standing poses for long durations. Do not hold poses too long if swelling increases DIET TO BE FOLLOWED INCLUDE -warm, light meals= reduces kapha and vata - garlic, turmeric, ginger= natural blood thinners -bottle gourd, ridge gourd, bitter gourd= light on digestion -green gram, barley, red rice= light grains, good fiber -amla= rejuvinator, antioxidant -triphala= gut detox, and helps with digestion - buttermilk(diluted, spiced)= improves digestion and metabolism AVOID -deep fried, sour, fermented food= aggravates pitta, leads to inflammation -cold drinks, ice cream, curd at night= triggers kapha and congestion - long fasting or heavy meals= disturbs vata - constipation= leads to increased abdominal pressure, worsens varicosity SOME SYMPTOMS WHICH YOU SHOULD NOT IGNORE -watch for sudden pain, ulcers, bleeding or dark skin patches -swelling or color change may indicate venous insufficiency or diabetic complications -if symptoms worsen, vascular evaluation or minimally invasive treatment may be needed-e.g sclerotherapy or laser ablation DO FOLLOW HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL THANK YOU
Drakshadi Kashayam may help with heat, burning, and systemic pitta symptoms, but it is not the main choice for varicose veins. 1.Kaishore guggulu 2 tab twice aily with water after meals 2.Sahacharadi kashayam 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 3.Chandraprabha vati 2 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Punarnavasava 15 ml with 15 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Sahachardi taila - massage twice daily ADV: Leech therapy or Raktamokshan for better results WARM REGARDS DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
Stop Drakshadi Kashayam and start with - Punarnavadi Kashayam or Punarnavadi Mandoor – 15 ml Kashayam or 250 mg tablet twice daily after food Kaishore Guggulu – 1–2 tablets twice daily after food Sahacharadi Kashayam or Sahacharadi Taila – 15 ml Kashayam BD or external oil massage on legs nightly Chiruvilwadi Kashayam – 15 ml twice daily ✓Daily Must-Do Legs elevated 20–30 min 2–3 times/day Cold water pour on legs after walking (reduces pooling) Wear medical compression stockings (class 2, 20–30 mmHg) during day ✓Continue regular exercise but avoid long standing; include calf pumps ✓ Get Doppler USG to assess severity Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
Drakshadi kashayam is mainly taken in fatigue gen weakness For varicose veins instead of taking medicine blindly I would suggest you to consult ayu physician directly or online consultation so you will get proper guidance
For varicose veins , you can start with Mahamanjistadi kadha 15 ml twice daily after food with water Apply shatdhaut grith upward direction. Wear stockings during the day. Avoid standing , for long hours. Visit ayurvedic centre, where Rakhtamokshan, or jalauka treatment is given You will get good results.
