Heartwood glass · for kino-infused water
Vijaysar Wooden Tumbler
The classical anti-diabetic preparation — water steeped overnight in a hand-turned Vijaysar tumbler turns amber and is sipped through the day.
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Vijaysar.The diabetic's tree, kept by tradition.
For centuries, Ayurveda has used Vijaysar — the heartwood of the Indian Kino tree — to support healthy blood sugar, steady metabolism and balanced Kapha. We bring you its science, its uses, and authentic formulations from Chakrapani Ayurveda.
Est. Tradition · 3000 yrsChakrapani Ayurveda
About the Herb
Vijaysar —
Pterocarpus marsupium
Common names: Bijasar (Hindi) · Indian Kino / Malabar Kino Tree (English) · Asana, Bijaka (Sanskrit)
Known across Sanskrit texts as Asana and Bijaka — the “victorious essence” — Vijaysar is one of Ayurveda’s most celebrated anti-diabetic herbs. Its deep red heartwood, used continuously from the Charaka Samhita onward, gives water steeped overnight in a Vijaysar tumbler its characteristic amber colour.
Rasa (Taste)Kashaya, Tikta — Astringent, Bitter
Guna (Quality)Laghu, Ruksha
Virya (Potency)Sheeta — Cooling
Vipaka (Post-digestive)Katu — Pungent
Dosha EffectPacifies Kapha & Pitta
Part UsedHeartwood, bark, gum, flowers
Key Benefits
Supports Blood Sugar
Classical Pramehahara — helps maintain healthy blood-glucose levels and supports the pancreas.
Healthy Metabolism
Reduces excess Kapha and Meda dhatu — supports weight management and lipid balance.
Clearer Skin
Kushtaghna — useful in chronic skin conditions, eczema and persistent itching.
Steady Energy & Vitality
Rasayana for the diabetic — supports stamina, healing and resilience over the long term.
Application in Ayurveda
One heartwood, mentioned across nearly every classical text on diabetes.
Vijaysar appears in the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Bhavaprakasha and Ashtanga Hridaya — recommended singly and within hundreds of compound formulations across the systems of Ayurvedic care.
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Prameha & Madhumeha
The classical answer to Prameha (urinary disorders) and Madhumeha (diabetes). Pramehaghna and Medohara — moderating blood sugar and excess Meda dhatu.
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Metabolism & Weight
Lekhana (scraping) and Kapha-Medohara — used in Sthaulya (obesity) and dyslipidaemia, helping the body draw down accumulated fat and ama.
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Skin & Wound Healing
Kushtaghna and Krimighna — featured in formulations for chronic eczema, persistent itching and slow-healing diabetic wounds.
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Rasayana (Rejuvenation)
A Rasayana for those with disturbed sugar metabolism — supports stamina, eye health and resilience when used consistently under guidance.
Ayurveda Pharmacy
Vijaysar, in three authentic forms.
Formulated and dispensed by Chakrapani Ayurveda — available at chakrapaniayurveda.com.
Pure heartwood pieces & powder
Vijaysar (Single Herb)
Single-herb Pterocarpus marsupium. Traditionally used as a daily decoction or kwatha for blood sugar and Kapha-Meda balance.
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Standardised heartwood extract
Vijaysar Capsule
A convenient daily capsule of standardised Vijaysar heartwood — for those who prefer a measured dose alongside their diabetes care.
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About Chakrapani Ayurveda
25 years of excellence in the field of Ayurveda.
Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, based in Jaipur, India, is a working Ayurvedic hospital, traditional pharmacy and international training institute. Patients from over sixty countries have consulted our Vaidyas for Panchakarma therapy, classical formulations and authentic Ayurvedic care — including remedies built around Vijaysar.
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Share your concern in a short message. A qualified Vaidya from Chakrapani Ayurveda will respond with personalised guidance — herb suitability, preparation, dosage and lifestyle suggestions for your constitution.
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Recommendations based on your prakriti and current sugar levels.
Herb Suitability
Whether Vijaysar — and in what form — is right for you.
Doctor Guidance
Direct response from a practising Ayurvedic physician.
Doctor-Led Personalisation
One herb. Many forms. The right choice is personal.
Ayurveda is not a one-size remedy. A short conversation with a Vaidya ensures Vijaysar reaches you in the form, dose and combination that best supports your constitution — and that it works safely alongside any medication you are already taking.
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Determine the right dosage
Based on your age, agni, sugar levels and current medication.
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Suggest the appropriate form
Tumbler-infused water, decoction, powder or capsule — each has its place.
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Guide your purchase
An honest recommendation, never a hard sell.
For Practitioners
Clinical detail, sourcing and the modern evidence base.
A working summary for Vaidyas and integrative practitioners — covering effect on Agni and dhatus, practical dosage, quality control and links to the modern research literature on Vijaysar.
Effect on Agni & Dhatu
Mildly Deepana with strong Lekhana action on excess Kapha and Meda dhatu. Sheeta-Virya makes it Pittashamaka without aggravating Vata at therapeutic doses. Particularly active on Rasa, Rakta and Meda — the dhatus disturbed in Prameha.
Dosage & Forms
Tumbler infusion: 150–200 ml of water steeped overnight in a Vijaysar glass, taken first thing in the morning. Kwatha (decoction): 50–100 ml. Churna: 3–6 g/day. Capsule (standardised extract): 1–2 caps twice daily. Always titrate to current sugars and medication.
Quality Control & Sourcing
Heartwood sourced from authenticated Pterocarpus marsupium, identity-tested by macro- and microscopy. Batches screened for heavy metals, pesticide residues and microbial load — manufactured under GMP-certified Ayurvedic pharmacy standards.
Evidence-Based Information
Pterostilbene, marsupsin and pterosupin from Vijaysar show documented hypoglycaemic, beta-cell protective and lipid-lowering activity in modern literature.
Frequently Asked
Common questions, answered.
How long does it take to work?+
Many people notice steadier post-meal sugars and reduced cravings within 2–4 weeks of consistent use. Meaningful HbA1c shifts typically take 8–12 weeks of consistent use alongside diet and lifestyle changes, under guidance.
Can I stop my diabetes medication?+
No — not on your own. Vijaysar is supportive, not a replacement for prescribed diabetes medication. As your sugars stabilise, your treating doctor or Vaidya may safely taper the dose. Never stop or change medication without supervision.
How do I use the Vijaysar tumbler?+
Pour 150–200 ml of room-temperature water into the wooden tumbler at night. By morning the water turns amber. Sip it on an empty stomach. The same tumbler can be re-used for 3–4 months; replace once the water stops colouring.
Can I take it long-term?+
Yes — Vijaysar is largely safe for long-term use at the doses recommended in classical Ayurveda, and is in fact considered a Rasayana for those with disturbed sugar metabolism. A practitioner can guide you on the most suitable form and duration.
Panchakarma
The deeper work of healing.
Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s classical five-action cleansing and rejuvenation therapy — particularly valuable in Prameha and metabolic disorders. Chakrapani Ayurveda offers Panchakarma as a residential, doctor-led programme for patients seeking deeper, structural healing.
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Medically reviewed and written by qualified Ayurvedic practitioners at Chakrapani Ayurveda Clinic & Research Center, Jaipur — practising classical Ayurveda since 1995.