Gandhak Rasayan
Gandhaka Rasāyana
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II, 7:5 · from Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4
Gandhak Rasayan (Gandhaka Rasāyana) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation (Rasayoga) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II (7:5), which takes it from Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4. It is made from 13 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 1g to 3 g. 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 II, 7:5, which takes the formula from Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4. 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 II, 7:5 (e-book p. 81) |
| Classical source | Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4 |
| Ingredients | 13 |
| Dose (AFI) | 1g to 3 g |
| 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 Gandhak Rasayan
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II, 7:5. 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 | Gopayas (Godugdha) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 2 | Tvak kvātha (St.Bk.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 3 | Elā kvātha (Sd.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 4 | Patra kvatha (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 5 | Nāgakeśara (Adr.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 6 | Guḍūcī svarasa (St.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 7 | Pathyā (Harītakī) kvātha (P.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 8 | Akṣa (Bibhītaka) (P.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 9 | Dhātrī (Āmalakī) svarasa or kvātha (P.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 10 | Auṣadha (Śuṇṭhī) kvātha (Rz.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 11 | Bhṛṅgarāja svarasa (Pl.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 12 | Ārdraka svarasa (Rz.) | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
| 13 | Sitā | Q.S. for bhāvanā 8 |
Preparation notes
Equal quantity of the ingredients Tvak, Patra, Elā and Nāgakeśara should be finely powdered and boiled for some time in a vessel Arka Yantra with nawrow neck connected with a condenser to collect the volatile oil in the condensed water; the remaining Kvātha liquid may be strained and used for Bhāvanā. Used as tooth powder
From the Formulary. Classical medicines must be made by a licensed manufacturer; this is not a home recipe.
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 Gandhak Rasayan or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Kaṇḍū — Itching
- Kuṣṭha — Diseases of skin
- Viṣa Vikāra — Disorders due to poison
- V īryakṣaya — Azoospermia
- Agnimāndya — Digestive impairment
- Atīsāra — Diarrhoea
- Grahaṇī — Malabsorption syndrome
- Śūla — Colicky Pain
- Jīrṇajvara — Chronic fever
- Meha — Excessive flow of urine
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 1g to 3 g
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 Gandhak Rasayan
What is Gandhak Rasayan?
Gandhak Rasayan (Gandhaka Rasāyana) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation (Rasayoga) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II (7:5), which takes it from Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4. It is made from 13 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 1g to 3 g. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Gandhak Rasayan?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II, 7:5, Gandhak Rasayan contains 13 ingredients: Gopayas (Godugdha), Tvak kvātha, Elā kvātha, Patra kvatha (Tejapatra), Nāgakeśara, Guḍūcī svarasa, Pathyā (Harītakī) kvātha, Akṣa (Bibhītaka), Dhātrī (Āmalakī) svarasa or kvātha, Auṣadha (Śuṇṭhī) kvātha, Bhṛṅgarāja svarasa, Ārdraka svarasa, Sitā.
What is the dose of Gandhak Rasayan?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II, 7:5 gives a dose of 1g to 3 g. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Gandhak Rasayan from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part II, 7:5 takes the formula of Gandhak Rasayan from Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4.
Is Gandhak Rasayan 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 II, 7:5. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Gandhak Rasayan?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Gandhak Rasayan. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
Is Gandhak Rasayan safe to take without a doctor?
No. Gandhak Rasayan 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 II — monograph 7:5, GANDHAKA RASāYANA, e-book p. 81. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Yogaratnākara, Rasāyanādhikāra: 1-4
