Kaunch Pak is a well known Ayurvedic aphrodisiac in herbal jam or powder form. Kaunch means seeds of Kapikacchu. It is used in male infertility treatment. It improves sperm count and quality.
Benefits, effect on dosha
Kaunch Pak benefits – It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of
Low sperm count and quality – Ksheenashukra
It is also useful in chronic urinary tract infection – Prabala Prameha
It improves potency – Veerya Vardhana It improves body nourishment – Pushti
It improves strength and immunity – Bala
It improves intelligence – Buddhi
It acts as natural aphrodisiac – Vrushya
It is useful in all types of neurological disorders of Vata imbalance – Vataroga
Doctors also use this for the treatment of
High viscosity of semen
Sperm defects
Effect on Tridosha – It balances Vata Dosha.
Dose
Dose: 24 grams per day is the traditional dose. Nowadays, it is prescribed in 5 – 10 grams once or twice a day with milk, based on doctor’s discretion.
Sour foods are to be avoided for at least 2 hours, after taking this product.
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, method of preparation
Kaunch Pak ingredients, how to make –
Kapikacchu beeja – seeds of Mucuna pruriens – 1.536 kg is added with 4 times water and boiled for 12 hours. It is forcefully filtered across a clean cloth to get fiber-less clean paste.
It is dried in sunshade and made into powder.
This powder is added with 12.288 liters of milk, boiled, reduced to 3.072 liters.
To it, 1.536 kg of ghee is added and it is heated in mild heat. It is heated till the mass turns semisolid.
At the end of heating, following ingredients are added in 12 grams each.
Akallaka – Anacyclus pyrethrum
Nagara – ginger
Devapushpa – clove
Gokshura – Tribulus
Kumkuma – Saffron
Hamsapaka – Purified Cinnabar
Kubera Sara
Ghana – Cyperus rotundus
Chinika Baba – Kabab Chini – Piper cubeba
Balabeeja – Seed of Sida cordifolia
Vamshodbhava – Bambua bambos
Vanga Bhasma – Calx of purified Tin
Abhraka Bhasma – Calx of purified Mica
Draksha – raisins
Sita – sugar
Package, manufacturer, reference
Packaging: 100 grams 200 grams, 500 grams
Manufacturers: Vyas Pharmaceuticals (200 g – it manufactures the product in powder form),
Rasashram (500 g),
Baidyanath (100 g)
Patanjali Moosli Pak (200 g)
Reference: Yoga Chintamani, Madhyama Khanda, 1st chapter, Bharata Bhaishajya Ratnakara 1/818
Shelf life, side effects
Expiration date: upto one year.
Kaunch Pak side effects –
It contains herbo mineral ingredients.
This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
It is not suitable for children, pregnant and lactating mothers.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry clean place.
People with milk allergy may not tolerate this product.
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are diabetic. In diabetic patients, only if the blood sugar is under good control, then this medicine can be given.
Frequently asked questions
Does it help with weight loss and muscle building?
Being nutrition rich, with sugar and raisins, it does not help in weight loss. But it is useful in improving muscle strength and muscle building.
Does it cause gastritis / acidity?
It does not cause any acidity problem.
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
80 thoughts on “Kaunch Pak – Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects”
Sir, are u sleeping at all ??? I think you are overworking. There is a mail coming almost on alternate day basis right now. I know you want to help others but try not to overburden your body.
Sir, can you please share your views on Badam Pak ?
You can, but please consult a doctor and get your BP under control as soon as possible.
Only fr beard growth hw much we have to take this powder and with what like with water or by mixing it in water or orally
Sorry did not understand what is month seeds.
Will it help for beard growth?
No.
Where can find this powder
How to make powder of Kaunch seeds , is there any specific method . Pls explain
Tariq Ji, Salaam, namaste 🙂
Sir,
how much time it takes to get the benefits of kaunch pak?.pls.reply
ganesh
10-15 days.
thank u sir
Does kaunch pak stimulates the growth of HGH?
There are many studies as given below which suggest that Mucuna pruriens can stimulate production of Growth Hormone.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3738483/
http://nutrientjournal.com/mucuna-pruriens-possible-testosterone-and-growth-hormone-enhancer/
With that logic, theoretically we can agree that Kaunch pak stimulates secretion of HGH.
Rajiv,
Sir, I am 60yrs old, kaunch seed churn if taken twice a day ,will show results in how many days,
Thanks.
In about 2 weeks time.
Kaunch pak help in weight loss and muscle building?
Very difficult to cure because it is a surgical issue. Please consult surgeon.
In that case, using the herbal combination that you asked, is good enough. Please go ahead.
Is Kaunch Beej safe for ulcerative colitis patient?
Some patients tolerate it well, some not.
hi, you can take Kaunch beej powder – 3 grams with water, at night after food for 2 months time. It usually does not worsen pimples.
hi doctor
i have a nephrotic disorder by the name FSGS, is it safe to take kaunch seed powder. Does it have any side effects ???
It is safe to take kaunch seed powder – note more than 3 grams of powder per day.
If your doctor has prescribed it, only then take it. There is no need of it without any purpose.
Im an allopathic Doctor. Does this powder increase beard growth…?? And after the desired effect can a person discontinue it’s use..?? Would there be any side effects either during the usage of the powder or after discontinueing the powder usage…?? Pls reply…!!
Hi, usually it is not withdrawn suddenly. Like any Ayurvedic medicine, it is withdrawn gradually, hence there will not be any withdrawal effect.s
Thank you sir for the advice
I bought this ayurveda for beard growth as I have very patchy hair over my cheeks so will this be useful without any other problem as it also works in speed count. I mean is their any disadvantages of mucuna powder if I use this for a month and then stop?
There are no side effects with it, if used for a month time. It is also useful for beard growth.
Hello sir,
After food how much time i should wait to take this powder….
Thanks in Advance
20 minutes.
Quick replied, thank u very much sir…..
Thank u so much sir for quick reply,
one more thing sir, where i live don’t get fresh milk so is it ok to have with Horlicks…
Hello Sir,
Is it ok to have with Horlicks….
Thank u so much…
Hello
Is it fine to mix it with ashwagandha
Hi I have heard tht Kauvh Pak have a side-effect.That it can grow unnessasary body hair also like hands,legs and chest become more hairy..plz through a light on thise….
Also plz tell it is ok to take it two times a day after breakfast and after dinner
Hi, I have not heard such side effect with this medicine. It can be taken at the timings that you have mentioned.
Thank you so much Dr.
No.
Hi, in some people it helps to improve beard growth. Take it for 2 months and then stop it.
Hi my testosterone is around 280, my age is 21,
So for how much time should i take this,
For every question related beard growth u r suggesting to use Kunch beej for 2 months only….why???
Hi,
1. This platform is only for general health advice. The products suggested, are just “suggestions”
2. I do not recommend any herb or medicine for more than 2 months time in general. This is just for the safety of the patient.
You may use it.
The taste of konch powder comes different, does it mean it is not pure?
If it has foul smell then discard it.
You can take both together.
Is it going to be beneficial for facial hair growth?
May diabetic use kaunch pak n any company prepare sugar free kaunch pak
No. Diabetic people cannot take it and I do not know of any sugar free version of it.
sir how to grow hair? pls suggest
thanks for your valuable reply sir
Doctor I m 21 yrs old
I only hve prblm with my facial hair nothing else
So cn u plz let me know how much should I take this powder on daily basis nd fr how many months
Does it hve any side effects??
This may help you
Dear Hebbar
I am 38 years
1) need to gain weight & build muscle .does Kaunch seed help .?
2) how to use / take Kaunch seeds along with milk ..?
3) when to take Kaunch seed night or morning..?
3) what other ayurvedic herb for weight gain & build body .
Thanks
Sac
Not much useful.
Is this useful for diabetic patient…..,???
No.
Does it helps for the growth of patchy beard
Hi sir xan u tell me that i can take kaunch with flaver milk also coze i cond not able to consume hot milk without flaver
You can take it with water.
how to consume kaunch beej for concentration ?
Will kaunch beej help in improving focus ?
sir thank you for your quick responce and appreciate your efforts.
Sir would also like to know that consuming kaunch beej wouldn’t affect or worse the case of acidity reflux or GERD?
It is generally well tolerated with people having acid reflux. I do not see any problem.
thanks you sir
Sir how is the nature. Is it hot for body or normal. Can we mix Ashwagandha safed musli kaunch powder and satawar together and consume. I am a sports person.
Sir, I have heard that this product increases level of testosterone, so this may help in bodybuilding also??
And how much we should consume per day?
1. Is kaunchapak bit costlier than kapikachu or kaunxh seeds ??
2. Can Kapikachu tablets of Himalaya give the same results/ benefits as that of kaunchapak ?
Hi Sir,
Does it help in growing beard?
And results can be shown in how many days?
To some extent.
2 months
My son aged 30 years living in USA complains that his beard and moustache is not grown and hence postponing marriage. there is no genetic problem. Hence I request you to kindly advise the best medicine for growing beard and moustache and how to order and help.
Thanking you
sir kauch pak give same result when take with water or not ?
Yes, even with water, it gives similar results.
Hi, I m Kalpesh Patel from Adelaide Australia. I have Parkinson disease since last 4 years in my right hand side body. Recently I consult Neurologist here & follow him. I face many problems in my routine duties. Does kaucha pack work in this PDs. Advice me
Am using Vyas kaunch Pak, wherein its powder form but in website its mentioned paste.
Please let us know what form it should be used.
Is it hot in nature?
Some companies manufacture it in the form of powder. Please continue it.
Does it help in erectile dysfunction?
Yes