Manikya Pishti is an Ayurvedic medicine, prepared from Ruby. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment to boost immunity, intelligence and oligospermia. This medicine should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.
Benefits
It improves immunity and intelligence. It acts as natural aphrodisiac.
It is used to treat oligospermia, psychosis and mania.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha.
Dosage
125 mg – 250 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
It is traditionally administered along with honey, butter or milk.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side Effects
- This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
- Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
- Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.
Ingredients
Shuddha Manikya – Purified Ruby – 10 g
Rose water – quantity sufficient.
The purified Ruby is taken, pounded to powder form. It is thoroughly ground with rose water for 3 – 4 days, till it becomes as fine as collyrium, to obtain Pishti.
Reference
It is often used in place of Manikya Bhasma. (Bhasma of Ruby).
Ayurvedic medicine list with Manikya as ingredient:
Abana tablet (Himalaya Drug Company)
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
3 thoughts on “Manikya Pishti – Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects”
is manikya bhasma available at medical shop?
Is the pishti form cooling / does it aggravate pitta Disha?
Similarly for the basma form.
Thank you.
Pishti is also cooling in nature.