Saptasaram Kashayam is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine in liquid form. It is also known as  Saptasaram kashayam, kashaya etc.  It is used in the treatment of hip pain. It is made of seven herbs. Hence the name saptasaram. This medicine is formulated based on the principles of Kerala Ayurveda practice.
Saptasaram Kashayam benefits:
The importance of this rests in the gulma of women, effective in men’s cases also.
It is widely used in the Ayurvedic treatment for hip pain, lower back pain, constipation, low digestion power,
It is also used in Ayurvedic treatment of menstrual pain and painful periods.
It is a good medicine to treat pain arising due to pathology in the underlying organs of the lower abdomen.
Quickly overcomes aches of heart and stomach.
Good in spleen disorders.
Doctors also use this for the treatment of
Hot flashes
peri-menopausal symptoms
Diffuse adenomyosis
Backache
Endometriosis, cysts
Saptasaram Kashayam dose: 
The dose is 12 – 24 ml, before food, at about 6 – 7am and 6 – 7 pm or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually advised to add equal amount of water to the kashayam.
It is also available in tablet form.
Adjuvants:
Saindhava lavana – rock salt
Pippali – long pepper
Asa foetida, jaggery or ghee, as suitable.
Saptasaram Kashaya Side Effects: 
There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
High dose may lead to diarrhoea
Under medical supervision, it is used in lactation period and in children.
Saptasaram Kashayam Ingredients: 
Varshabhu – Boerhaavia diffusa
Bilva – Aegle marmelos
Khalva Purana – Horse gram
Urubu – Castor – Ricinus communis
Sahachara – Barleria prionitis
Shunti – Ginger
Agnimantha – Premna mucronata
It is added with 8 parts of water, boiled and reduced to quarter part, filtered.