Sutshekhar Rasa
Sūtaśekhara Rasa
Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:52 · from Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705
Sutshekhar Rasa (Sūtaśekhara Rasa) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation (Rasayoga) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (20:52), which takes it from Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705. It is made from 17 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125-250 mg, taken with ghee, 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, 20:52, which takes the formula from Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705. AFI Part II carries another Sūtaśekhara Rasa (16:63) and Laghu Sūtaśekhara Rasa (16:53) from Rasatantrasāra va Siddhaprayogasaṅgraha. 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, 20:52 (e-book p. 735) |
| Classical source | Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705 |
| Ingredients | 17 |
| Dose (AFI) | 125-250 mg |
| Anupāna | Ghee, honey |
| 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 Sutshekhar Rasa
As listed in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:52. 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 | Śuddha sūta (Pārada) | 1 Part |
| 2 | Svarṇa bhasma | 1 Part |
| 3 | Taṅkaṇa - śuddha | 1 Part |
| 4 | Vatsanāgaka -śuddha (Vatsanābha) (Rt. Tr.) | 1 Part |
| 5 | Śuṇṭhī (Rz.) | 1 Part |
| 6 | Marica (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 7 | Pippalī (Fr.) | 1 Part |
| 8 | Unmatta (Dhattūra) - śuddha (Sd.) | 1 Part |
| 9 | Gandhaka - śuddha | 1 Part |
| 10 | Tāmra bhasma | 1 Part |
| 11 | Elā (Sūkṣmailā) (Sd.) | 1 Part |
| 12 | Tvak (St. Bk.) | 1 Part |
| 13 | Patra (Tejapatra) (Lf.) | 1 Part |
| 14 | Nāgakeśara (Stmn.) | 1 Part |
| 15 | Śaṅkha bhasma | 1 Part |
| 16 | Bilva majja (Fr. P.) | 1 Part |
| 17 | Kacoraka (Karcūra) (Rz.) | 1 Part |
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 Sutshekhar Rasa or any product prevents, treats or cures these conditions. Ask a Vaidya whether it suits you.
- Amlapitta — Dyspepsia
- Chardi — Emesis
- Gulma — Abdominal lump
- Kāsa — Cough
- Grahaṇī — Malabsorption syndrome
- Tridoṣajātīsāra — Diarrhoea due to all Doṣa
- Śūla — Colicky Pain
- Śvāsa — Dyspnoea/Asthma
- Mandāgni — Impaired digestive fire
- Hikkā — Hiccup
- Udāvarta — Condition in which threre is upward movement of vayu
- Rājayakṣmā — Tuberculosis
Dose and anupāna
Dose: 125-250 mg
Anupāna (the vehicle it is taken with): Ghee, 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 Sutshekhar Rasa
What is Sutshekhar Rasa?
Sutshekhar Rasa (Sūtaśekhara Rasa) is a classical Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation (Rasayoga) recorded in the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I (20:52), which takes it from Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705. It is made from 17 ingredients. The Formulary gives a dose of 125-250 mg, taken with ghee, 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 Sutshekhar Rasa?
According to the Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:52, Sutshekhar Rasa contains 17 ingredients: Śuddha sūta (Pārada) 1 Part, Svarṇa bhasma 1 Part, Taṅkaṇa - śuddha 1 Part, Vatsanāgaka -śuddha (Vatsanābha) 1 Part, Śuṇṭhī 1 Part, Marica 1 Part, Pippalī 1 Part, Unmatta (Dhattūra) - śuddha 1 Part, Gandhaka - śuddha 1 Part, Tāmra bhasma 1 Part, Elā (Sūkṣmailā) 1 Part, Tvak 1 Part, Patra (Tejapatra) 1 Part, Nāgakeśara 1 Part, Śaṅkha bhasma 1 Part, Bilva majja 1 Part, Kacoraka (Karcūra) 1 Part.
What is the dose of Sutshekhar Rasa?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:52 gives a dose of 125-250 mg, taken with ghee, honey. A physician may advise a different dose for your age, constitution and condition.
Which classical text is Sutshekhar Rasa from?
The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Part I, 20:52 takes the formula of Sutshekhar Rasa from Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705.
Is Sutshekhar 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, 20:52. AFI Part II carries another Sūtaśekhara Rasa (16:63) and Laghu Sūtaśekhara Rasa (16:53) from Rasatantrasāra va Siddhaprayogasaṅgraha. Always read the label of the product you use.
Does Prachyam Ayurveda sell Sutshekhar Rasa?
Yes. Prachyam Ayurveda sells Sutshekhar Ras. Check the label for the exact formula and dose of the pack you buy.
Is Sutshekhar Rasa safe to take without a doctor?
No. Sutshekhar 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 20:52, SūTAśEKHARA RASA, e-book p. 735. Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India.
- Yogaratnākara; Amlapittacikitsā: Page 705
