Rena Tone
$29.95
What This Product Does
- Cools inflammation and soothes overheated skin*
- Helps stop bleeding and supports healthy blood flow*
- Improves skin health and internal cooling*
How to Use
15–30 mL twice daily with equal parts water after meals.
Key Ingredients
Full Ingredients: Vetiveria zizanioides (Root), Valeriana wallichii (Whole Plant), Nelumbium speciosum (Flower), Gmelina arborea (Bark), Nymphaea stellata (Flower), Callicarps macrophylla (Seed), Prunus cerasoides (Wood), Symplocos racemosa (Bark), Rubia cordifolia (Stem), Albizia pseudalhagi (Root), Cissampelos pareira (Whole Plant), Ficus racemosa (Bark), Curcuma zedoaria (Root), Oldenlandia herbacea (Whole Plant), Nelumbium speciosum (Flower), Trichosanthes dioica (Leaf), Bauhinia variegata (Bark), Syzygium cumini (Bark), Salmonia malabarica (Stem), Vitis vinifera (Fruit), Woodfordia fruticosa (Flower), Water, Sugar, Honey
Ayurvedic Energetics
| Rasa (Taste) | Tikta (Bitter), Madhura (Sweet), Kashaya (Astringent) |
| Virya (Potency) | Sheeta (Cooling) |
| Vipaka (Post-digestive) | Madhura (Sweet) |
| Dosha Action | Premier Pitta-shamaka; cooling across all dhatu levels; addresses raktapitta |
Science & Research
A classical asava based on Ushira (Vetiver root) — one of Ayurveda's premier cooling and hemostatic herbs. Vetiver's sesquiterpenes (vetivones, khusimol, isovalencenol) provide potent anti-inflammatory activity through inhibition of TNF-α and IL-6 production, with documented antioxidant capacity comparable to BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene). The formulation addresses Pitta-predominant conditions including raktapitta (bleeding disorders), daha (burning sensations), trishna (excessive thirst), and kushtha (inflammatory skin conditions). Chandana's santalol compounds augment the cooling anti-inflammatory action. Padmaka and Priyangu contribute hemostatic and astringent properties. Lodhra provides additional uterine tonic support. This is the first-line classical asava for all pitta-aggravated presentations where systemic cooling and blood tissue pacification are required.
Clinical Key Functions
- Antioxidant capacity comparable to synthetic BHT standards*
- Inflammatory skin condition support through internal cooling*
- Comprehensive rakta dhatu (blood tissue) quality improvement*
Selected Research
- Luqman S, et al. Antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antimutagenic activities of vetiver oil. J Environ Biol. 2009;30(6):923-928.
- Kim HJ, et al. Anti-inflammatory effects of vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanioides) via suppression of NF-κB signaling. J Ethnopharmacol. 2005;96(3):403-408.
- Soni H, et al. Vetiveria zizanioides L. Nash: a pharmacological overview. Int J Res Pharm Sci. 2013;4(1):1-9.
- Dwivedi S, et al. Ushirasava in Pitta predominant disorders — clinical assessment. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2012;3(2):79-83.
Ayurvedic Philosophy
Ushirasava is the premier Pitta-shamaka Asava, centered on Ushira (Vetiver) — classified as the foremost Dahaprashamana (burning sensation-reliever) root in the Charaka Samhita's pharmacological groupings. In Pitta pathology, excess Ushna (heat) and Tikshna (sharpness) qualities vitiate Rakta Dhatu (blood), producing Daha (burning), Trishna (excessive thirst), Raktapitta (bleeding), and Pittaja Kushtha (inflammatory skin conditions). The treatment follows comprehensive Pitta-shamana through exclusively Sheeta Virya (cooling potency) herbs. Ushira, Chandana, Padmaka, and Priyangu — all share Sheeta Virya, Tikta-Madhura Rasa, and Raktaprasadana (blood-purifying) actions. This formulaic consistency of Sheeta Guna (cooling quality) amplifies the cooling effect beyond what any single herb achieves.
Classical Text References
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Raktapitta Chikitsa — Ushirasava formulation for Raktapitta and Pittaja conditions
- Charaka Samhita, Sutra Sthana, Chapter 4 — Ushira classified among Dahaprashamana and Trishnanigrahana Mahakashaya
- Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana, Chapter 4 (Raktapitta Chikitsa) — treatment of bleeding disorders through Sheeta-Tikta-Kashaya Dravyas