Aptantrakari Vati is an Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Unjha Ayurvedic Pharmacy. It is mainly used in the treatment of hysteria.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Aptantrakari Vati
Purified Asafoetida – Shudda Hingu – Ferula asafoetida – It is a very good natural blood thinning agent. It is also seen to be useful in high blood pressure.
Camphor – Karpura – Cinnamomum camphora – It is a rare herb which, being coolant, balances Kapha dosha and reduces fat and cholesterol levels.
Purified Marijuana – Shudda Bhang Beej – Cannabis sativa – It is used in treating convulsions, epilepsy, schizophrenia, insomnia etc.
Henbane – Khurasani Ajwain – Hyoscyamus niger – It soothes nerves, used in neuralgia. Because of its narcotic effect, it is used to induce sleep, relieves pain.
Tagara – Valeriana wallichii –Useful in the treatment of epilepsy, headache, intoxication, insomnia, psychiatric disorders.
Jatamansi Phant – Nardostachys jatamansi – It is a famous Ayurvedic herb used in neuro-psychiatric diseases.
Indications
Indications of Aptantrakari Vati
Hysteria
Convulsive disorders
Epileptic seizure
Dose
Dosage of Aptantrakari Vati
1 to 2 tablets twice or thrice a day.
Or as directed by the physician.
How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice.
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.
Diet to follow
Ghee, coconut oil, Sunflower seed, almond, taro root, flaxseed oil, soybean, pistachio,
Broccoli, carrots, chard, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers
Flax seeds, walnut, tofu, brussel sprout, cauliflower, winter squash, fish oil, egg oil, krill oil, chia seeds, camelia are fine to take.
There are no diet restrictions. Please avoid all types of junk foods and Sodas. Please prefer homemade food wherever possible.
Side effects, shelf life
Side effects of Aptantrakari Vati
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy, lactation period and in children.
Shelf life:
3 years from the manufacturing date.
Reference, manufacturers and package
Reference:
Ayurved Saar Sangrah
Manufacturers and package:
Unjha Ayurvedic Pharmacy – 40 tablets
Tansukh Herbals Private Limited – 5 g
With Homeopathy and western medicine
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
Can this medicine be continued while taking 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.
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 take the Ayurvedic medicine.
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
