Mukta Vati 

Mukta Vati may be a proprietary ayurvedic medicine. It becomes famous for controlling high blood pressure. In this article, we will review its ingredients, benefits, uses and side effects in detail, so that people can analyze thoroughly if it is suitable or not suitable for them.

Mukta Vati is an antihypertensive and antidepressant ayurvedic medicine. It lowers blood pressure and it is beneficial in stress related disorders. It is processed with Rauvolfia serpentina (also called Indian snakeroot or sarpagandha) and other herbs to reinforce its potency. Sarpagandha is itself an honest antihypertensive herb utilized in ayurveda.

Ingredients

Mukta Vati contains following ingredients.

Ø  Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola) – Mandukaparni

Ø  Convolvulus pluricaulis (Shankhapushpi)

Ø  Acorus calamus (Vacha)

Ø  Onosma bracteatum (Gaajwaan)

Ø  Celastrus paniculatus (Jyotishmti)

Ø  Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy or Guduchi)

Ø  Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha)

Ø  Mukta pishti (Moti Pishti)

Ø  Praval Pishti

The mixture of above ingredients is further processed with decoction prepared from following herbs.

Ø  Centella asiatica (Gotu Kola)

Ø  Convolvulus pluricaulis (Shankhapushpi)

Ø  Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy)

Ø  Rauwolfia serpentina (sarpagandha)

Ø  Nardostachys jatamansi (spikenard)

Medicinal Properties

Mukta Vati has following healing properties.

Ø  Antidepressant

Ø  Anti-hypertensive

Ø  Anti-stress

Ø  Anti-anxiety

Ø  Mind relaxant

Ø  Antioxidant

Ø  Mild Anti-inflammatory

Ø  Adaptogenic

Ø  Sedative

Ø  Anticonvulsant

Therapeutic Indications

Mukta Vati is helpful in following health conditions.

Ø  Depression

Ø  Anxiety

Ø  Mental stress

Ø  Mental agitation

Ø  Irritability

Ø  Emotional trauma

Ø  High blood pressure (Hypertension)

Medicinal Uses & Health Benefits

Mukta Vati is useful in depression and calm the mental agitation and irritability. Most people suffer with stress-induced hypertension. It is more effective in this case. However, Mukta Vati is additionally processed with sarpagandha and Jatamansi, which are antihypertensive herbs. Here are some benefits of Mukta Vati discussed for your information.

All herbs in Mukta Vati have antidepressant, anti-anxiety and anti–stress characteristics. These herbs calm the mind and gives soothing and relaxing feeling to the person. Therefore, it is a good medicine for depression, anxiety, mental stress and agitation.

High blood pressure (Hypertension)

Obviously, all herbs have some extent of antihypertensive action and stress relieving property, which helps bringing down the elevated blood pressure.

One can start it with one tablet twice a day and continue taking it with milk for a month. If one feels his blood pressure is not under control, he can start or increase the dosage to two tablets twice or thrice a day. In some people, its effects appear within a week and some reported it beneficial after 30 days continuous use.

Side Effects of Mukta Vati

Many patients have reported following side effects after using it.

Ø  Nasal congestion (most common)

Ø  Dry Mouth (most common)

Ø  Light headedness (common)

Ø  Feeling of lethargy in the morning (less common)

Ø  Breathing trouble at night due to congestion

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