Shaashanka Lekha (Shaashanka-Lekha)
Conquers the radiance of the moon with his body
Modern description
Shaashanka-lekha preparation is used with black sesame seeds for a year to treat severe leprosy, enhancing radiance and promoting healing. It balances Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, improves digestion, and helps in metabolic disorders.
Purpose
Conquers the radiance of the moon with his body
Indications
- Skin diseases (Kushtha)
- Obesity (Sthaulya)
- Worm infestation (Krimi)
- Digestive impairment (Agni-mandya)
- Liver disorders (Yakrit Vikara)
- General debility (Durbalya)
- Prameha (Diabetes)
Classical indications
- Terrible leprosy
Karma
- Rasayana
- Deepana
- Pachana
- Lekhana
Key ingredients
- Purified Mercury
- Purified Sulphur
- Purified Copper Pyrite
- Purified Realgar
- Purified Orpiment
- Trikatu
- Triphala
- Vidanga
- Bhringaraja
- Nimba
- Shuddha Shilajit
Adult dose
125 mg - 250 mg once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
62.5 mg - 125 mg once or twice a day, as directed by the physician
Preparation steps
- Collect all the ingredients as per the formulation.
- Clean and dry the ingredients thoroughly.
- Powder each ingredient separately using a mortar and pestle or a mechanical grinder.
- Sieve the powders to ensure uniformity.
- Mix all the powdered ingredients in the specified proportions.
- Store the mixture in an airtight container away from moisture and direct sunlight.
Safety contraindications
- Pregnancy, lactation, and severe uncontrolled diabetes.