Maha Vasantha Kusumakaram is a classical Siddha bhasma in tablet form, manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode – Tamil Nadu. It is used in the treatment of vatha & kapha disorders.
Reference
Reference of Maha Vasantha Kusumakaram:
Siddha Vaidhiya Thirattu.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Maha Vasantha Kusumakaram:
Each 100 mg tablet contains –
Thanga parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 % – It is a rejuvenator & an aphrodisiac.
Muththu parpam – 9.09 % – It is a classical Siddha medicine used to treat pitta disorders.
Appiraka parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 %
Velvanga parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 % – It is used in the treatment of vatha disorders.
Gandhaka parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 % – It is used to treat various skin disorders.
Aya parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 %
Pavazha parpam – It is a classical Siddha medicine – 9.09 %
Kantha parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 %
Ponnimilai parpam – It is a classical Siddha medicine – 9.09 %
Thamira parpam – A prepared siddha medicine – 9.09 %
Suddhi seidha karunabi – Shuddha Vatsanabha – Aconitum ferox – q.s.
Kumari elai saandhu – Kumari – Aloe barbadensis – q.s. – Aloe Vera benefits promotes prebiotics, is good for skin and also for intestines.
Venkaaram – Tankana – Sodium tetraborate – q.s. – It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of lack of menstruation, cough, bronchitis etc.
Muthu cippi – Kaparda – Pinctada margaritifera – q.s. – It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of indigestion, boils, Pitta diseases etc.
Kunrimani vidhai – Gunja – Abrus precatorius – q.s. – Its seeds and roots are used in treating hair fall, arthritis pain, as an aphrodisiac and more.
Chengkazhuner pooch charu – Bhuchampaka – Kaempferia rotunda – q.s.
Kongilavam pooch charu – Sila karpasika – Cochlospermum religiosum – q.s.
Thaamarai pooch charu – Kamala – Lotus – Nelumbo nucifera – q.s.
Maadhulam pooch charu – Dadima – Pomegranate – Punica granatum – q.s.
Elumichcham pasha saaru – Nimbooka – Lemon – Citrus aurantifolia – q.s.
Vettiver kiyazham – Usheera – Vetiveria zizanioides – q.s. – It is widely used in treating fever, dysuria, burning sensation, fatigue syndrome, skin disorders etc.
Vilamichchcam ver kiyazham – Gandhatrina – Cymbopogon jwarancusa – q.s.
Kasthoori – Kasthoori – Moschus moschiferus – q.s.
Kumkumapoo – Kesara – Saffron – Crocus sativus – q.s. – It is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of acne, black head, diarrhea, skin diseases, impotency and acts as immunity enhancer and memory booster.
Pachchai karpooram – Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora – q.s.
Indication
Indication & Adjuvants of Maha Vasantha Kusumakaram Tablet:
| No. | Diseases | Adjuvants |
| 1 | Ajeeranam / seriyamai (indigestion) | Decoction of lesser galangal (sittraraththai) & ginger (inji). |
| 2 | Vatha diseases including all vadha noigal (arthritis & rheumatism) | Withania (amukkara) powder. |
| 3 | Kasam / irumal (cough / bronchitis) | Ginger juice (inji saaru). |
| 4 | Swasakasam / iraippirumal (bronchial asthma) | Long pepper (thippili) & turmeric (manjal) decoction. |
| 5 | Kshaya rogam / elumburukkinoi (emaciation / tuberculosis) | Chebulic myrobalan (kadukkai), clove (lavangam) & salt (indhuppu) decoction. |
| 6 | Surangal & manakkalakkam (fevers & depression) | Black pepper (milagu) & sugar (sarkarai) powder. |
| 7 | Seriyamai piththam (bilious indigestion) | Cow’s ghee (pasu nei). |
| 8 | Kshayam / ilaippu noi (emaciation / degenerative condition) | Clearing nut powder (thetraankottai). |
| 9 | Elumburukki noi (emaciation/ TB) | Rind of embolic myrobalan (nelli vattral). |
| 10 | Veekkam (swellings) | Wood apple (vilaam pazham). |
| 11 | Moolam (piles) | Lead wort (kodiveliver) decoction. |
| 12 | Pramegam / vellai (polyuria / leucorrhoea) | Tinospora starch (seendhil sarkarai). |
| 13 | Neerkattu (urinary obstruction / retention of urine) | Cucumber seeds (vellari vidhai), gypsum (silaasaththu) & sugar (sarkarai) in the form of infusion (kudineer). |
| 14 | Adhisaram / bedhi (diarrhea) | Woodfordia flower decoction (kaattaaththipoo kiyazham). |
| 15 | Oozhi bedhi (cholera) | Poppy seeds (kasakasa) powder. |
| 16 | Grahani / ninakazhichchal (sprue) | Slightly fried ginger powder (chukka). |
| 17 | Vayittru vali (stomach ache) | Embolic myrobalan (nellikkai) & turpith root (sivadhai) powder. |
| 18 | Mandhaagni (hypoacidity) | Long pepper (thippili) & rock salt (indhuppu) powder. |
| 19 | Sobai / oodhal (edema) | Cow’s urine (go mooththiram). |
| 20 | Paandu / veluppu (anemia) | Three myrobalans (triphala) powder. |
| 21 | Kamaalai (jaundice) | Wedelia leaf (manjal karisalai) paste. |
| 22 | Venkuttam / kuttam (leukoderma) | Psoralea seeds (karboga arisi). |
| 23 | Marbu vali (chest pain) | Alum (padikaram) powder. |
| 24 | Gunmum (colic) | Barley ash (yavaksharam). |
| 25 | Sanni / janni (delirium) | Negundo (nochchi) & ginger (inji) decoction. |
| 26 | Soothagavayu (amenorrhoea) | Tellicherry seed (vetpalai arisi) & clove (lavangam) powder. |
| 27 | Apasmaram, mayakkam (convulsions / swooning) | Buffalo’s milk (erumai paal). |
| 28 | Payiththiyam / unmadam (lunacy) | White clitoria flower juice (vellai kakkanam poochaaru). |
| 29 | Diseases due to kaba noigal (kapha dosham) | Honey (thein) in water (neer). |
| 30 | Paiththiyam (lunacy) | Sugar (sarkarai). |
Dose
Dosage of Maha Vasantha Kusumakaram:
1 pill with suitable adjuvant after food twice daily.
Or as directed by the physician.
Side effects and package
Side effects of Maha Vasantha Kusumakaram:
- There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
- Should be taken under strict medical supervision.
Presentation:
Bottle of 20 & 50 tablets.
Habit forming
Is
this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a
few months of usage?
This
medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your
doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your
doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it
does not cause any ill effects.
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. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
