Arshkuthar rasa - Ingredients, Usage, Side effects

Reference: Yoga Ratnakara Arsha Chikitsa page no 309

Arsh Kuthar Ras is an Ayurvedic kalpa avaiable in tablet form. It is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. This medicine contains metal ingredients, hence should only be taken under strict medical supervision only.

Uses: It is used in treatment of indigestion, anorexia, hemorrhoids, bleeding & non-bleeding piles, swelling and constipation. It improves digestion power.

Effect on Tridosha – Useful in balancing Vata dosha and Kapha dosha.

Mode of Action:-
It works by improving liver functions, vein strength, easing constipation, shrinking the pile mass and reducing local swelling and inflammation.

Arsha Kuthar Ras dosage:
125 – 250 mg once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is traditionally administered along with honey, hot water.

How long to use: It can be used up to 1 month based on doctor’s prescription.

Arsh Kutar Ras side effects:
Self-medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous, since it contains metal ingredient.
Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
Over-dosage may cause sever poisonous effect.
It is best avoided in pregnancy, lactation and in children.
Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.

Arsh Kuthar Ras ingredients :-
Rasa – Herbal purified Mercury – 10 g
Shuddha Gandhaka – Herbal purified Sulphur – 20 g
Loha Bhasma – Bhasma prepared from Iron – 60 g
Abhraka Bhasma – Purified and processed Mica – 50 g
50 g of each fine powder of
Bilva – Bael (root) – Aegle marmelos
Agni – Lead Wort (root) – Plumbago zeylanica
Shuddha Vatsanabha – Purified Aconitum ferox
Ushna – Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum
Danti – Baliospermum montanum
Tankana Bhasma – Borax
Yava Kshara – Kshara of Barley – Hordeum vulgare
Saindhava Lavana – Rock salt
Gomutra – Cow urine – 320 g
Snuhi Ksheera – Latex of  Euphorbia neriifolia L. – 320 g














Disclaimer - Advice given in the blog is only for the purpose of information and is not substitute for medical advice. Please contact your doctor before making any lifestyle changes. Do not do self treatment reading this blog. This blog is only for the reference for registered medical practitioners and ayurveda medical students. 






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