Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam is a brilliant ayurvedic formulation in tablet form that is used to treat diabetes urinary tract infections and chronic fevers. It is told in Bhaishajya Ratnavali Jwaradhikara and contains Kasturi as its main ingredient. Classically it is used to control diabetes, diarrhea, urinary tract infections, liver diseases, all types of fevers, etc.

It also improves digestion. Its key ingredient is Kasthoori or Mrugamada which is obtained from Musk deer and is also very expensive. This Brihat Kasturi Bhairavam is made of 18 ingredients triturated with one bhavana dravya.

Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam Shloka

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कस्तूरीभैरवः ख्यातः सर्व ज्वरविनाशनः । 
अद्रकस्य रसैः पेयो विशम ज्वरनाशनः । 
द्वंद्वजान भौतिकं वापी ज्वारनकमादि सम्भवान। 
अभिचारकृतांश्चैव तथा शुकगातान पुनः ।
निहंत्याद भक्षणदेव धकिन्यादिकृतां स्तथा  ।।
(Bha. Rat Jwaradhikara)

Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam Ingredients

Kasturi – Moschus Moschiferus / Musk: Foremost important ingredient. Strong odoured glandular secretions obtained from the Musk deer. It is Tikta Kasaya Rasa,  Guru guna, Usna virya and is Kapha Vata shamaka, Sita samaka, Shukravardhaka, Durgandhahara, Hrdya, Netrya, Deepana , Pachana, Nadi balyakara etc.. It is used in diseases like Jwara, sosha, durgandha, visha, mukhasosha, sukrakshaya, vamana, etc. It possesses potent antioxidant activity and lowers body temperature, known as a cardiac tonic by Improving cardiac output and cardiac function.

Karpura - Camphor- Camphora (Niryasa): Tikta Katu Madhura rasa, Laghu ruksha guna, Sita virya, Kapha pittahara. And it is ama dosha nirharana, Jwarahara, reduces angamarda, and can be used in diseases like chardi, kushta, kandu, etc. It possesses anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, decongestant, and cough-suppressant properties.

Tamra Bhasma-Calx of Copper: And is Kapha pittahara. It is krimighna, Swasahara, Panduhara, Nadivrana Hara, and Arshoghna and is used in diseases like Atisara, Grahani, Sheetapitta, pittashmari, yakrt pleeha vridhhi, Hikka, etc. It is a digestive stimulant, mild laxative, antacid, Heamatogenic, and Expectorant.

Dhataki Churna: Woodfordia fruticosa / Fire flame bush Mutravarjaniya and Purishasangrahaniya. And is useful in diseases like jwara, Vrana, Atisara, Arsha, Visarpa, Prameha, Yonibhramsa, and Sweta pradara. Possess immunomodulatory action.

Atmagupta Beeja Churna – Mucuna Pruriens / Velvet Bean: It is Tridoshaghnam, Balyam, Vatasamakam and Vrshya. It is used in dushtavrna, Pittasra, Jwara , Vrna, Raktapitta. It has aphrodisiac action and is a bulk enhancer.

Swarna Bhasma – Calx of Gold: It is tridoshahara, Vrshya Balya and Rasayana. Also Brmhana, Unmadahara and Hrdya. And is beneficial in Jwara, Twak vikara, Madhumeha, Twak Manasika, and Netrarogas. It has immunomodulatory, Rejuvenating, Analgesic, Antioxidant, Anti-anxiety, and Free radical scavenging activity.

Rajata Bhasma-Calx of Silver: It is used in diseases like Jwara, Pittaroga, Prameha, Udara, Netra roga and for Garbhasaya sodhana. It has anti-microbial and anti-fungal effects, anti-depressant and anti-proliferative activity, and also a Hypoglycemic effect.

Mukta Bhasma – Calx of Pearl: It is used in diseases like Jwara, Meha, Daha, Visha, Ruja, Asthi sosha, Jeerna jwaram, etc. It is so aphrodisiac and is useful in diseases like GERD, Acid peptic disorders, etc.

Pravala Bhasma - Calx of Coral: It is tridoshahara mainly Kapha vatahara, Atiswedahara, Kantikara, and Mangalakara. Used in disorders like Visha, Swasa, Kasa, Raktapitta, Netra roga, Mutrakrchhra, and Vidradhi. Also beneficial in conditions like diabetic neuropathy.

Loha Bhasma- Calx of Iron: Kapha pittahara. Used in diseases like Kushta, Sopha, Raktarshas, Pandu, Kamala, Yakrt pleeha vridhhi, Arthava roga, etc. It is anti-inflammatory and hematinic.

Pata Churna – Cyclea Peltata: And is used in diseases like Jwara, Chardi, Atisara, etc. And it is also an aphrodisiac and helps in the bone setting.

Vidanga Churna – Embelia ribes / False Black pepper: It is used in diseases like Krimi, Kushta, Visha, Udara Adhmana, etc. It possesses Anti helminthic properties.

Mustha Churna – Cyprus rotandus /Nut Grass: Beneficial in disorders like Sopha, Visha, Sthoulya, Grahani, Chardi, Mutrakrchhra, Atisara, IBS, Insomnia, etc.

Shunti Churna – Zingiber officinalis / Ginger: It is useful in disorders like Pandu, Swasa, Udara, Amavata, Agnimandya, Adhmana, etc.

Sugandabala/ Hrivera Churna –Pavania Odorata: Beneficial in disorders like Trishna, Visarpa, Kushta, Svithra, Kasa, Jwara, Amavata, Ajeerna, menorrhagia, etc.

Shuddha Haratala- Arsenic Trisulphide / Purified Orpiment: Used in diseases like kandu, kushta, Vrana, Phiranga, etc. It is a skin tonic and antipyretic.

Abhraka Bhasma: Calx of Mica And is beneficial in conditions like IUGR, Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Cardiac diseases, etc.

Amalaki Swarasa: Emblica officinalis/Indian Gooseberry is beneficial in conditions like Raktapitta,  Prameha, Netraroga, Amlapitta, etc. It possesses immunomodulatory as well as antioxidant properties. Bhavana Dravya-Arka Patra Swarasa /Calotropis Procera- It is wound healing. All the ingredients are taken in a khalwa yantra and macerated to obtain a homogenous mixture. Then Amalaki swarasa and Arka Patra swarasa are added and again macerated. Then vati of 1 Ratti is prepared and dried in shade.

Kottakkal Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam Benefits

• Diabetes
• Urinary tract diseases
• Liver diseases
• All types of fevers
• Diarrhea (atisara)
• Malabsorption syndrome
• Stress
• Fatigue
• Mental illness
• Grahani
• Amatisara
• Improve cardiac health
• Bronchitis
• Chest congestion
• The drugs act on swedavaha srotas, remove swedavarodha, do sroto vishodhana and sweda nirharana, and thus reduce fever.
• It is also agnideepanam and does ama dosha pachanam.
• Most of the drugs have tridoshahara property and Kapha vatahara karma which normalizes vata and Kapha and brings back sthanachutha pitta to normalcy.

Kottakkal Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam Side Effects

• Consume under medical supervision since it contains heavy metals which are dangerous.
• Taken in for a limited period of time in precise dosage as per the advice of a physician.
• Dosage produces a poisonous effect.
• Avoid during lactation, pregnancy, and in children.

Kottakkal Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam Dosage

• 125 mg - once or twice – before or after food
• Along with honey, Bael root powder, or Cumin powder.
• Amatisara – In bilwa root decoction
• Grahani – In musta decoction
• Diarrhea, Fever – with Dashamoola
• Dyspepsia – With shunti
• Diabetes – with Amalaki fruit or Guduchi decoction.

Kottakkal Brihat Kasthoori Bhairavam Shelf Life

Best before 4 years from the date of manufacture.