Rasa Kriya (metallic Preparation) (Rasa Kriya)
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To address Shosha and Angamarda
Modern description
Rasa Kriya is a metallic preparation used to address emaciation (Shosha) and body aches (Angamarda) by nourishing the tissues and balancing Vata and Pitta.
Purpose
To address Shosha and Angamarda
Indications
- Skin diseases
- Digestive disorders
- Liver disorders
- General debility
- Rejuvenative
- Shosha
- Angamarda
Classical indications
- Shosha
- Angamarda
Karma
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Lekhana
Key ingredients
- Shuddha Parad
- Shuddha Gandhak
- Kumari Swaras
- Triphala Kwath
Adult dose
125mg - 250mg once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
0.25-1 gram
Preparation steps
- Take the coarse powder of the drug of which Rasakriya has to be prepared.
- Add 16 parts of water to one part of the coarse powder in a large vessel.
- Keep on a stove and boil on a low flame until only 1/4 part of the water remains.
- Filter the decoction.
- Heat the juice or decoction into a semi-solid state.
- Add fine powders of the prakshepa dravyas (if any).
- Dry in sunlight or a hot air oven.
Safety contraindications
- Contraindicated in specific conditions as per physician's advice.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Sushruta Samhita.
- Ayurvedic Formulary of India (AFI), Part I & II, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Sharangadhara Samhita, and Sahasrayogam clinical guidelines.
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