Dashamoola

Dashamoola · Ten-root formulation: Bilva (Aegle marmelos), Agnimantha (Premna integrifolia), Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum), Patala (Stereospermum suaveolens), Gambhari (Gmelina arborea), Brihati (Solanum indicum), Kantakari (Solanum surattense), Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris), Shalaparni (Desmodium gangeticum), Prishnaparni (Uraria picta)

Rasa (Taste) Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent), Madhura (sweet)

Virya (Energy) Ushna (heating)

Vipaka Katu (pungent)

Part Used Roots of all ten plants (five Brihat Panchamoola/large roots and five Laghu Panchamoola/small roots)

Dosha Effect Primarily pacifies Vata, also reduces Kapha. May slightly increase Pitta in excess due to its heating nature, though the bitter and astringent tastes provide some Pitta-balancing effect.

Family Classical Ayurvedic formulation (Kashaya Yoga) comprising plants from multiple families

Traditional Uses

The Charaka Samhita describes Dashamoola extensively in the treatment of Vata vyadhi (Vata disorders), including shoola (pain), shotha (inflammation), kampa (tremor), and gridhrasi (sciatica). Charaka recommends Dashamoola kwatha (decoction) as a primary treatment for post-partum care, specifically for Sutika Paricharya (puerperal care), where it is considered essential for restoring the mother's strength, clearing the uterus, and preventing Vata complications after delivery. This post-partum application remains one of Dashamoola's most important classical uses.

Preparations

Dashamoola Kwatha (decoction) — the most common preparation, made by boiling the ten roots in water and reducing to one-quarter volume. Dashamoolarishta (fermented preparation) for long-term internal use. Dashamoola Taila (medicated sesame oil) for external application and basti.

Dosage

Kwatha (decoction): 30-60 ml twice daily, before meals. Arishtam (fermented): 15-30 ml with equal water, after meals twice daily.

Dosha Guidance

Dashamoola is the quintessential Vata-pacifying formulation. For Vata-dominant individuals experiencing pain, stiffness, anxiety, insomnia, or any manifestation of Vata aggravation, Dashamoola is often the first-line treatment. It can be used internally as kwatha or arishtam, externally as taila, and in Panchakarma as basti.

Synergistic Combinations

Combined with Haritaki in Dashamoola Haritaki lehya for respiratory conditions. Paired with Ashwagandha for deep Vata pacification and tissue nourishment.

Contraindications

Use with caution in high Pitta conditions and during acute inflammatory states with significant heat. Avoid during early pregnancy; the traditional post-partum use is specifically for after delivery. Not recommended during heavy menstrual bleeding (raktapradar) without practitioner guidance.

Tissues & Channels

Dhatus: Rasa (plasma), Rakta (blood), Mamsa (muscle), Asthi (bone), Majja (nerve/marrow)

Srotas: Pranavaha srotas (respiratory channels), Asthivaha srotas (bone tissue channels), Majjavaha srotas (nerve channels), Artavavaha srotas (menstrual/reproductive channels)

Where to Buy

Authentic Dashamoola should contain all ten roots in the classical proportions. Verify the ingredient list against the classical formula — some commercial products substitute more readily available plants for rarer components.

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