Ras Sindoor
Rasasindūra
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 15:6 · from Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176
Ras Sindoor (Rasasindūra) is a classical Ayurvedic preparation made in a glass flask (Kūpīpakva Rasāyana) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (15:6), which takes it from Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176. It is made from 3 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125 mg, taken with honey. 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, 15:6, which takes the formula from Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176. A product you buy may follow a different text, so always read its label, and ask a Vaidya before use.
| Dosage form | Kūpīpakva Rasāyana — preparation made in a glass flask |
|---|---|
| Formulary | Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 15:6 (e-book p. 570) |
| Classical source | Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176 |
| Ingredients | 3 |
| Dose (AFI) | 125 mg |
| Anupāna | Honey |
| Supervision | Only under a registered Ayurvedic physician |
What is a Kūpīpakva Rasāyana?
Purified mercury and sulphur, with other ingredients where the formula requires, are heated in a glass flask (kūpī) in a sand bath until the product forms at the neck of the flask.
Ingredients of Ras Sindoor
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 15:6. 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 | Raseśvara (Pārada) - śuddha | 96 g |
| 2 | Balī (Gandhaka) - śuddha | 96 g |
| 3 | Vaṭāṅkura (Nyagrodha) (Lf.Bd.) | 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 Ras Sindoor or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Kaphaja Roga — Disease due to Kapha doṣa
- Balakṣaya — Loss of strength / immunity
- Dhātu Kṣaya — Tissue wasting
- Hṛddaurbalya — Weakness of the heart
- Prameha — Urinary disorders
- Śūla — Colicky Pain
- Bhagandara — Fistula-in-ano
- Śotha — Inflammation
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Rājayakṣmā — Tuberculosis
- Pāṇḍu — Anaemia
- Sthūlatā — Obesity
- Vraṇa — Ulcer
- Mandāgni — Impaired digestive fire
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 125 mg
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Honey
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 Ras Sindoor
What is Ras Sindoor?
Ras Sindoor (Rasasindūra) is a classical Ayurvedic preparation made in a glass flask (Kūpīpakva Rasāyana) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (15:6), which takes it from Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176. It is made from 3 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125 mg, taken with honey. It contains processed metals or minerals and should be taken only under the supervision of a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
What are the ingredients of Ras Sindoor?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 15:6, Ras Sindoor contains 3 ingredients: Raseśvara (Pārada) - śuddha 96 g, Balī (Gandhaka) - śuddha 96 g, Vaṭāṅkura (Nyagrodha).
What is the dose of Ras Sindoor?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 15:6 gives a dose of 125 mg, taken with honey. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Ras Sindoor from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 15:6 takes the formula of Ras Sindoor from Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176.
Is Ras Sindoor 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, 15:6. Always read the label of the product you use.
Is Ras Sindoor sold on its own?
Prachyam Ayurveda does not sell Ras Sindoor on its own. It is an ingredient of Ekangveer Ras and Maha Yograj Guggul.
Is Ras Sindoor safe to take without a doctor?
No. Ras Sindoor 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 15:6, RASASINDūRA, e-book p. 570. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Rasataraṅginī, Taraṅga 6 : 162-176
