Sarpagandha Ghan Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine, used in the treatment of high BP and lack of sleep. It should only be used under strict medical supervision.
Uses and effect on dosha
Sarpagandha Ghan Vati Uses: It is used in the treatment of lack of adequate sleep, hypertension and dizziness.
Effect on Tridosha: Balances Vata and Pitta
Dose and duration of use
Sarpagandha Vati Dosage: (375 mg) – 1 tablet at night, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
How long to use: It can be used upto 1-2 month, based on doctor’s advice.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Ingredients and method of preparation
Sarpagandha Ghan Vati Ingredients, How To make?
Sarpagandha – Rauvolfia serpentine – 10 g
Khurasani yavani – Trachyspermum ammi – 2 g
Jatamansi – Nardostachys jatamansi – 1 g
Bhanga – Cannabis sativa – 1 g
Water for decoction – 8 parts, boiled and reduced to 1/8 part, filtered.
It is further added with fine powder of 1 g of Pippalimoola – Long pepper root – Piper longum
Tablets are prepared.
Side effects
Sarpagandha Ghan Vati Side effects:
It contains Bhang as ingredient. Hence it should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
It is best to avoid this medicine in children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Take this medicine only in prescribed dosage for particular time period only.
Over-dosage may cause excessive sleep and low BP (Hypotension)
Store in a cool dry place. Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Reference and manufacturers
Reference: Siddha Yoga Sangraha, Bhrama, Anidra Unmada Adhikara
Manufacturer: Dabur, Baidyanath.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
79 thoughts on “Sarpagandha Ghan Vati – Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects”
its good for control the blood pressure
Why my mind is not accepting trustiness in aurvedic products I do not know.Would you like to assure me in details?
Dear Pradhan sir,
If your mind is really not comfortable to accept Ayurveda medicine / treatment, then I suggest you not to go for it. Because, belief and positive mindset are two basic pre-requisites for Ayurvedic treatment.
sarpgandhaghan bati can be given to 10 month children or not if can be given than how much should be give at a time and for how much period.
Hi, it is best to avoid this in 10 month old kids.
Hi, you will need to consult a doctor directly.
Blood pressure controls but suggest how long it should be used. Whether it has major side effect or not
It can be taken for a long period of time (3 – 4 months), without any major side effects.
Then after 4 month what??
After four months, the dose can be reduced based on progress or an alternative medicine or lifestyle change can be adopted.
it solve pressure from root or make pressure stable and it has to take life long. or not.
It makes the BP stable and may be required for life long.
Kindly suggest waht will be the dosage of Sarpagandha with 150/100 of BP
It cannot be decide on an online platform. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor in person.
Can we take this medicine lifelong without any side effects??
Hi, It carries some of the side effects of Sarpagandha – read here – http://easyayurveda.com/2013/10/18/sarpagandha-rauwolfia-serpentina-benefits-side-effects-ayurveda-details/
it is better to restrict its use for a few months only, based on your doctor’s advice.
Hi the dose reduction should be done gradually. Please consult a doctor directly for that. It cannot be done online. It may lead to BP fluctuations.
recently i saw two documentaries called weed (sanjay gupta),weed 2 (sanjay gupta) ,Run From The Cure(rick simpson): How Cannabis Cures Cancer.i want to use cannabis for my sleeplessness ,stress,back & body pain and mucous,bulging in abdomenal region in my body.i went into stress due to weakness & became jobless.after watching the above documentaries and some more i came to conclusion that bhang can cure my ailments.respected doctor can you tell some good bhang ayurvedic preparations which are licenced to use medicinally.i even sometimes get doubt due to legal restriction do they really include bhang?
There are many Cannabis containing Ayurvedic medicines. These medicines are available in Market. But I am restricting myself from mentioning them here, because it will encourage you to take it. These products should only be used under strict medical supervision.
For sleeplessness, stress, back and body pain, mucus etc. there are countless safe Ayurvedic alternatives which do not contain Cannabis. Why not concentrate there?
Is this or cardostab ok in low dosage for pregnancy?
No. I would not recommend it during pregnancy.
Sir im unable to sleep since long time coz im in very deep depression and tension. Plz suggest me which medicine should i take
you can go for this tablet. but, you are in need of counsilling and pranayama and meditation for better mental health.
Hi, it is best to avoid Sarpagandha vati during lactation.
Hi, it does not carry any side effect related to kidneys.
I have been taking sarpaghanda on and off for a few years, and it always regulates my pulses and BP. Sleep and dreams also improve. I see an ayruvedic practitioner and an acupuncture physician regularly to monitor, and I’m very happy with this protocol. I take the AyurSpirit brand, which is Dr. Bhapat’s line of herbs. Very pure and concentrated.
Sir please tell something about Jatamansi Ghan vati.
Thanks as always.
Hi, it is prepared with Jatamansi decoction, boiled and concentrated to form a solid tablet. Its uses are same as Jatamansi herb. Read more about it here – http://easyayurveda.com/2013/09/06/jatamansi-benefits-usage-side-effects/
Sir also mention something about low BP i.e. Hypotension.
Thanks and Regards,
Anshu
For low BP, healthy eating, and salt rich diet are recommended.
For low BP, there is no medicine available but the same can be treated with the help of jaggery, dates, raisins, seasonal sweet fruits and little salt. Maintain healthy dietary habits.
Dear sir ,
Maine 1 saal arjunarishta liya hai anxiety ke liye
par long term arjunarishta se mujhe orthostatic hypotention ke problem ho gye hai main stand hota hun to heartrate increase ho jate hai main arjunarishta band kar diya hai mere symtoms less ho gye hain par thek nahi ho raha
Main ab kya karoon?
Aap khane me sonth (ginger) aur black pepper ka istemaal hare.
No. There are better medicine. Consult a doctor directly.
Never. it is very risky.
No.
sir,
my mother i suffring from high BP, depression,and some times she feel burning in upper portion of abdomin and head.doctor give her Telvas40 (Telmisartan) one tab daily and serta 50+serta 25 ( Sertraline) one tab daily.
sir can we give sarpagandha vati along with the above alopatic medicine.
please suggest me with proper dosage of sarpagandha vati.
along with those antihypertensive medicine may lead to hypotension. only with the advice of doctor you can take this in a dose suggested by him.
Kya sir me allopathic medicine jo BP ki hai uske sath sath sarpagandha vari lesakata hu kya please advise me
yadi aapke doctor aapko salah de tho aap isthamal kar sakthe hai, nahi tho math kijiyega. kyonki dono sath me liye tho bp kam hone ka bhi dar rehtha hai.
it will help you out from your problem. but along with medicines you have to bring changes in food and daily routine. non spicy and non oily food is good, little bit of yoga pranayama and meditation will also help.
hello,
it may not be actual increase in weight, it might be because of the effect of bhang and jatamamsi which have made you to feel heaviness. this should be taken only for prescribed time duration. please consult your Ayurvedic doctor for any other quieries.
Hi, it is best to ask the doctor himself who has prescribed Sarpagandha to you. Sarpagandha ghanvati looks a better choice.
How to stop taking sarpagandha . My bp 80/125
Do consult a doctor before stopping the medication. It should be done gradually monitoring the BP.
Now a days i am facing high blood pressure (120-170) this medicine is very useful to me? please advise
started using sarpagandha churanam for the past 5 days,stoped taking 5 mg amlodec and 2.5 mg nebigaurd.now my BP is under control 80/115 but heart rate is 55.is it ok
Sir, It is advisable to stop the medicines in the care of the Doctor. Do consult a physician for the same.
Can Sarpagandha vati be used for schizophrenia? Does it also reduces apathy in schizophrenic patients?
Hi, Sarpagandha is used in the treatment of schizophrenia. Read more about it here – http://easyayurveda.com/2013/10/18/sarpagandha-rauwolfia-serpentina-benefits-side-effects-ayurveda-details/
Do i need to take sarpagandha vati for life long. my bp is stable it is 120/80. my doctor says that now i dont have high bp. but sometime i get scared that my bp will raise, does it happen.
Hi, it need not be taken for life long. But in your case, you will need doctor’s approval to lower the dose or even to stop it.
Sir,
Whether sarpgangha is benefited for migraine.
No.
Hi, you may need a medication for BP surely. But please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
Please try with Tentex forte tablet – 1 at night after food for 1 month. If no effect, consult a doctor directly.
No. It is not suited for your child. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
You can, but in some, it may cause sleepiness.
Sir Is sarpagandha useful in treating panic disorders…. i.e. High B.P related related to anxiety
No. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
Hi I am daily consuming alcohol app. 250 to 300 ml. As I stopped drinking, problem is sleeplessness, will this sarpgandha help me
This decision has to be taken with direct consultation.
srinivas says 44 years
my hibp patient. allopathy ke sath sarpaghandha le sakte kya
Depends on your Blood pressure.
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My edge 43 years working as Engineer 19 years in pvt sector from last 1 year my BP increase 150/100 other reports Blood HB 16 No Sugar Urine Normal ECG normal our doctor B.A.M.S. qualification suggest me to take Tab. surpgandha vati 2 times( 1 Mmorning 1 Night ) & Tab. Gokshuradi vati 1 time Morning .
Pl suggest me what i do & which brand & what mg tab. useful for me. When i reduce my dose.
Hi, both are useful. Please consult the prescribing doctor for the brand.
Please also note that while taking these Ayurvedic medicines, you need BP checkup regularly to monitor the lowering of BP.
Hello sir,
Im taking telsartan CT 40 in day and metocard XL 25 at night my BP is always high should I start taking sarpagandha powder and if my BP gets low than should I stop taking powder plz suggest what should I do and my age is 24..
In BP management along with allopathic medicines, you need to consult a doctor directly. Because, including Sarpagandha will further lower it and it should not go down too far.
Consider stopping non veg food, extra spicy salty medicines.
Please consult an Ayurveda doctor directly.
Hi, Arjunarishta is a safer medicine for your condition. I do not recommend Sarpagandha vati for you, for now.
Dear sir my child 4 y 10 months
Ayurvedic Dr give me to sarpgandhavati for my child epilepsy problem 1 tab bd
Please suggest me
Please go ahead with your doctor’s advice.
My bp is oftenly low which Ayurvedic medicine I can take
Hi, it is very hard to treat ganja + alcohol addiction. Better to consult a psychiatrist directly.
Sir, beside the BP i have diabetics too, is there any problem using Sarpagandha ; diabetics patients; Can you suggest any Ayurveda tablets for diabetics also.
My place kannur – payangadi ; Sir , please advise from which medical store in kannur i can get ; Glymin tablet
Dear sir is there any medicine that can dissolve multiple gallstones of 5 mm
You can use Sarpagandha ghan vati but better to consult a doctor directly.
How long a schizophernia patient can take this medicine? And how to reduce the dose for the same? Please suggest?
It needs direct consultation with an Ayurveda doctor. Online advice might not be useful.