Sukumara Rasayana
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Rasayana (rejuvenative) preparation
Modern description
Sukumara Rasayana is a rejuvenative formulation designed to promote strength, immunity, and overall well-being. It is particularly beneficial for women's health, addressing gynecological issues and post-partum recovery.
Purpose
Rasayana (rejuvenative) preparation
Indications
- Gynecological disorders
- Infertility
- Constipation
- Emaciation
- Debility
- Vata disorders
- Pitta disorders
- General weakness in women
- Post-partum care
- Menstrual irregularities
- Uterine disorders
- Piles
- Hernia
- Cough
- Dyspnoea
- Splenic diseases
Classical indications
- Gulma
- Udara
- Shoola
- Kasa
- Shwasa
- Arsha
- bhagamdara (Bhagandara)
- Pleeha
- Vandha
Karma
- Balya
- Vatahar
- Pittashamak
- Rasayana
- Pushtida
- Deepana
- Pachana
Key ingredients
- Punarnava 48g
- Bilva 12g
- Agnimantha 12g
- Shyonaka 12g
- Patala 12g
- Gambhari 12g
- Brihati 12g
- Kantakari 12g
- Gokshura 12g
- Shalaparni 12g
- Prishnaparni 12g
- Payasya 12g
- Ashwagandha 12g
- Eranda 12g
- Darbha 12g
- Kusha 12g
- Shara 12g
- Kasha 12g
- Ikshu 12g
- Shatavari 12g
Adult dose
6-12 grams once or twice a day
Pediatric dose
Varies, lower than adult dose; consult a physician
Preparation steps
- Collection of herbs
- Drying of herbs
- Grinding of herbs into a fine powder
- Mixing of herbal powder with ghee, jaggery, and honey
- Heating and stirring the mixture until it reaches a semi-solid consistency
- Cooling and storing the Rasayana in an airtight container
Safety contraindications
- Specific contraindications not clearly defined; avoid in cases of acute fever or severe infections.
Related formulations
Classical & Scientific References
- Classical source treatise: Ashtanga Hridaya, Chikitsa Sthana, Vidradhi Vriddhi Chikitsa Adhyaya, Verse 44.
- 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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