Rasaanjana

Modern description

Rasaanjana is considered a valuable ingredient in Ayurveda, particularly for eye disorders and wound healing due to its astringent and cooling properties.

Purpose

Classical formulation

Indications

• Eye disorders (conjunctivitis, trachoma), skin diseases, wounds, ulcers, inflammation, bleeding disorders, poisoning.

Classical indications

• Netra Rogas (Eye diseases)
• Vrana (Wounds)
• Twak Vikara (Skin disorders)

Karma

• Chakshushya (beneficial for eyes)
• Vranaropana (wound healing)
• Shothahara (anti-inflammatory)
• Kapha-Pittahara (balances Kapha and Pitta doshas)
• Vishaghna (anti-toxic)

Key ingredients

• Daruharidra root extract

Adult dose

125 mg - 500 mg

Pediatric dose

30-60 mg

Preparation steps

• Collect Berberis aristata roots.
• Dry the roots completely.
• Grind the dried roots into a fine powder.
• Store the powder in an airtight container away from moisture and light.

Safety contraindications

• Pregnancy
• Lactation (use with caution)
• Severe dehydration