Ekangveer Rasa
Ekāṅgavīra Rasa
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6 · from Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458
Ekangveer Rasa (Ekāṅgavīra Rasa) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation (Rasayoga) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (20:6), which takes it from Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458. It is made from 16 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125-375 mg, taken with ārdraka svarasa. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Please note: The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6, which takes the formula from Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Rasayoga — herbo-mineral preparation |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6 (e-book p. 666) |
| Classical source | Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458 |
| Ingredients | 16 |
| Dose (AFI) | 125-375 mg |
| Anupāna | Ārdraka Svarasa |
| Supervision | Only under a registered Ayurvedic physician |
What is a Rasayoga?
A preparation of the Rasaśāstra tradition containing purified minerals or metals — such as purified mercury and sulphur or bhasmas — together with herbs.
Ingredients of Ekangveer Rasa
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6. Plant-part codes follow the Formulary: Rt. root, Rz. rhizome, Fr. fruit, Lf. leaf, St. stem, St.Bk. stem bark, Ht.Wd. heartwood, Sd. seed, Pl. whole plant, P. pericarp, Exd. exudate.
| # | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gandha- (Gandhaka) - śuddha | 1 Part |
| 2 | Mṛta sūta (Pārada) - Rasasindūra | 1 Part |
| 3 | Kāṅta lauha (Lauha) - bhasma | 1 Part |
| 4 | Vaṅga - bhasma | 1 Part |
| 5 | Nāga - bhasma | 1 Part |
| 6 | Tāmra - bhasma | 1 Part |
| 7 | Abhra (Abhraka) - bhasma | 1 Part |
| 8 | Tīkṣṇa (Lauha) -bhasma | 1 Part |
| 9 | Nāgara (śuṇthī) (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 10 | Marica (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 11 | Kaṇā (Pippalī) (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 12 | Varā drava (Triphalā) - Kvātha (P.) | Q.S. |
| 13 | Vyoṣa drava (trikaṭu) - Kvātha | Q.S. for bhāvanā |
| 14 | Vahni drava (Citraka) -Kvātha (Rt.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā |
| 15 | Mārkavaja drava (Bhṛṅgarāja) - svarasa (Pl.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā |
| 16 | Śigru - svarasa (Lf.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā |
Indications listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India
These are the classical indications as the Formulary records them, with its English renderings, given for information. They are not a claim that Ekangveer Rasa or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Pakṣāghāta — Paralysis/Hemiplegia
- Ardita — Facial palsy
- Dhanurvāta — Tetanus / Plenosthotonus
- Vātaroga — Disease due to Vāta doṣa
- Gṛdhrasī — Sciatica
- Viśvācī — Brachial neuralgia
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 125-375 mg
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Ārdraka Svarasa
The Formulary's dose is a general one. Your physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Safety
- Contains metals or minerals processed by classical methods. Take only under the supervision of a registered Ayurvedic physician, in the dose and for the duration they advise.
- Not for use in pregnancy, while breastfeeding or in children unless a physician specifically advises it.
- Buy only from a licensed manufacturer that tests each batch for heavy metals.
- Tell your physician about every other medicine you take. Do not stop or change prescribed medication on your own.
If you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or go to a hospital.
Common questions about Ekangveer Rasa
What is Ekangveer Rasa?
Ekangveer Rasa (Ekāṅgavīra Rasa) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation (Rasayoga) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (20:6), which takes it from Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458. It is made from 16 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125-375 mg, taken with ārdraka svarasa. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Ekangveer Rasa?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6, Ekangveer Rasa contains 16 ingredients: Gandha- (Gandhaka) - śuddha 1 Part, Mṛta sūta (Pārada) - Rasasindūra 1 Part, Kāṅta lauha - bhasma 1 Part, Vaṅga - bhasma 1 Part, Nāga - bhasma 1 Part, Tāmra - bhasma 1 Part, Abhra (Abhraka) - bhasma 1 Part, Tīkṣṇa -bhasma 1 Part, Nāgara (śuṇthī) 1 Part, Marica 1 Part, Kaṇā (Pippalī) 1 Part, Varā drava (Triphalā) - Kvātha, Vyoṣa drava (trikaṭu) - Kvātha, Vahni drava (Citraka) -Kvātha, Mārkavaja drava (Bhṛṅgarāja) - svarasa, Śigru - svarasa.
What is the dose of Ekangveer Rasa?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6 gives a dose of 125-375 mg, taken with ārdraka svarasa. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Ekangveer Rasa from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6 takes the formula of Ekangveer Rasa from Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458.
Is Ekangveer Rasa made the same way in every Ayurvedic text?
Not always. The ingredients, their proportions and the uses of a classical formulation can differ depending on the Samhita, Nighantu or formulary a manufacturer follows. This page follows the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:6. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Ekangveer Rasa?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Ekangveer Ras. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
Is Ekangveer Rasa safe to take without a doctor?
No. Ekangveer Rasa contains metals or minerals processed by classical methods. Take it only under the supervision of a registered Ayurvedic physician, in the prescribed dose and duration, and not in pregnancy or for children unless the physician advises it.
References
- The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I — monograph 20:6, EKāṅGAVīRA RASA, e-book p. 666. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Bṛhat Rasarājasundara: Page 458
