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Rasapushpa – Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects, Ingredients

Rasapushpa is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in powder / capsule form.  It is used in Ayurvedic treatment of gastro enteritis, syphilis, hiccups etc. This medicine should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.

Uses

  • It is used to treat gastro enteritis, ascites, Pitta related diseases, helminthiasis, infected wounds and hiccups.

Effect on Tridosha – Balances Kapha and Pitta.

Dosage

62.5 mg – 125 mg capsules once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

It is traditionally administered immersed within grape / banana or given in a capsule form, to avoid direct contact to oral cavity.

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.
  • It is to be avoided in children and pregnant and lactating mothers.
  • Over-dosage may cause many poisonous side effects.
  • 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 Parada – Purified and processed Mercury – 60 g
Shuddha Kasisa – Purified and processed Green Vitriole – 60 g
Saindhava – Rock Salt – 60 g

Purified Mercury and Sulphur are taken in a flask, heated over fire till the water evaporates. Then Rock salt is added. This is heated in Kupipakwa for 3 – 6 hours to get Rasapushpa.

Reference

  Rasatarangini 6/29-31

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

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