Rising Of The Moon (Chandrodaya)

Modern description

Chandrodaya is a term referring to a formulation (often ghee-based) intended to promote peace, auspiciousness, and overall well-being, typically used for rejuvenation and strengthening.

Purpose

An excellent means of peace and auspiciousness.

Indications

• General debility, weakness, loss of libido, oligospermia, emaciation, chronic diseases, immune deficiency.

Classical indications

• Vishama Jwara
• Hysteria
• Dhanurvaata

Karma

• Rasayana
• Balya
• Vrishya
• Yogavahi

Key ingredients

• Swarna Bhasma
• Rajata Bhasma
• Tamra Bhasma
• Loha Bhasma
• Vanga Bhasma
• Kumari Swarasa
• Shuddha Parada
• Shuddha Gandhaka
• Abhraka Bhasma
• Shilajit

Adult dose

125 mg - 250 mg once or twice a day.

Pediatric dose

2.5-5 grams, once or twice a day, before or after food, or as directed by a physician

Preparation steps

• Obtain Shuddha Parada (purified mercury) and Shuddha Gandhaka (purified sulfur).
• Prepare Kajjali by triturating Shuddha Parada and Shuddha Gandhaka until a homogenous black mixture is formed.
• Add Vanga Bhasma (tin calx) and Abhraka Bhasma (mica calx) to the Kajjali.
• Triturate the mixture with Jambira Nimbu Swarasa (lemon juice) until a homogenous blend is achieved.
• Pack the mixture in an earthen pot (Sharava Samputa) and subject it to Gaja Puta (calcination) for seven times.
• After calcination, triturate with Ghrit Kumari Swarasa (aloe vera juice) and Chitraka Swarasa (Plumbago zeylanica juice).
• Make tablets from the mixture and dry them.

Safety contraindications

• Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation without medical advice.