Vatsanabha (Vatsanabha (Visha, Prativisha — processed root))
Vatsanabha is a classical Rasaushadhi ingredient (Shodhita/processed Aconitum ferox). Botanically distinct from Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum). Must never be conflated with Ativisha in clinical or database contexts.
Botanical name: Aconitum ferox. Also known as: Vatsanabha, Aconitum ferox, Indian aconite.
Properties
Rasaushadhi — processed toxic root
Traditional uses
- Classical Rasaushadhi formulations (processed only)
Dosha effects
- vata: decreasing
- kapha: decreasing
- pitta: decreasing
Contraindications
- Highly toxic in raw form
- Distinct from Ativisha (Aconitum heterophyllum)
- For classical processed formulations only — not for self-medication