Description
SOOT SEKHAR RAS
शुद्धं सूतं मृतं स्वर्णं टङ्कणं वत्सनागकम् ।
व्योषमुन्मत्तबीजं च गन्धकं ताम्रभस्मकम् ||१||
चतुर्जातं शङ्खभस्म बिल्वमज्जा कचोरकम् ।
सर्वं समं क्षिपेत्खल्वे मर्चं भृङ्गरसैर्दिनम् ।।२।।
गुञ्जामात्रां वटीं कृत्वा द्विगुञ्जे मधुसर्पिषी ।
भक्षयेदम्लपित्तघ्नो वान्तिशूलामयापहः । । ३ । ।
पञ्च गुल्मान्पञ्च कासान्ग्रहण्यामयनाशनः ।
त्रिदोषोत्थातिसारघ्नः श्वासमन्दाग्निनाशनः । । ४ ।।
उग्रहिक्कामुदावर्तं देहयाप्यगदापहः ।
मण्डलान्नात्र सन्देहः सर्वरोगहरः परः ।
राजयक्ष्महरः साक्षाद्रसोऽयं सूतशेखरः ।।५।।
(योगरत्नाकर, अम्लपित्तचिकित्सा, पृष्ठ ७०५)
Definition-
Sutshekhar Rasa is an Ayurvedic formulation used primarily for its calming and
detoxifying effects. It is a traditional remedy composed of various herbs and minerals
and is often used in the treatment of conditions related to Pitta dosha imbalances, such
as digestive disorders.
Ingredients-
Herbs Latin Name Part Used Quantity
1. Suddha Parad Mercury 1 Part
2. Svarna Bhasma Gold Ash 1 Part
3. Suddha Tankarn Borax 1 Part
4. Suddha Vatsnabh Aconitum ferox Rt. Tr. 1 Part
5. Sunthi Zingiber officinale Rz. 1 Part
6. Marica Piper nigrum Fr. 1 Part
7. Pippali Piper longum Fr. 1 Part
8. Suddha Dhatura Datura stramonium Sd. 1 Part
9. Suddha Gandhak Sulphur 1 Part
10. Tamra Bhasma Copper Ash 1 Part
11. Ela Elettaria cardamomum Sd. 1 Part
12. Tvak Cinnamomum verum Bk. 1 Part
13. Tejapatra Cinnamomum tamala Lf. 1 Part
14. Nagkesar Mesua ferrea Stmn. 1 Part
15. Shankha bhasma Conch Shell Ash 1 Part
16. Bilva majja Aegle marmelos Fr. P. 1 Part
17. Kacoraka Angelica Glauca Rz. 1 Part
18. Bhringraj rasa Eclipta prostrata Liquid Pl. Q.S. for mardana
Uses-
Amlapitta (Dyspepsia), Chardi (Emesis), Gulma (Abdominal lump), Kasa (Cough),
Grahani (Malabsorption syndrome), Tridosaj Atisara (Diarrhoea due to all Dosha),
Shoola (Colicky Pain), Svasa (Dyspnoea/Asthma), Mandagni (Impaired digestive fire),
Hikka (Hiccup), Udavarta (Condition in which there is upward movement of vayu),
Rajyakshama (Tuberculosis).
Dosage & Anupan –
125 mg to 250 mg in divided doses per day with Honey, Water or directed by Ayurveda
Consultant.
Side Effects-
It may cause Diarrhea, Bloating, Vomiting, Dizziness if taken in excessive amount.
Shelf Life-
1 year to 2 year from manufacture date if store in air tight containers.
Reference-
1.Yogratnakar, Amalapittchikitsa
2.Ayurveda Sar Sangrah
3.API vol I
Related Articles-
1.Scientific explanation of mode of action of Sutshekhar Ras in Amlapitta with special
reference to Acid Peptic Disorders-
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329180852_SCIENTIFIC_EXPLANATION_OF
_MODE_OF_ACTION_OF_SUTSHEKHAR_RAS_IN_AMLAPITTA_WITH_SPECIAL_R
EFERENCE_TO_ACID_PEPTIC_DISORDERS_A_REVIEW
2.Shelf life evaluation of Laghu Sutashekhara Rasa – A preliminary assessment-
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7527809/
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