Kamdudha Ras

Kamdudha Ras – Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effects


Kamdudha Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in tablet form. It is used in treating gastritis and bleeding diseases. This medicine is used more in North Indian Ayurvedic treatment method and should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.

Synonyms

Kamadhugha ras, Kamadugda rasa etc

Meaning of the medicine

The medicine protects the body just like the cowboy protects and takes care of cows.

Ingredients

Kamdugdha ras Ingredients:Equal parts of –
Motika bhasm-Pearl calx
Mukta sukti bhasma
Shankha bhasma – Conch shell calx
Varatika bhasma
 – Cowries calx
Pravala bhasma – Coral calx
Shuddha Gairika – Purified Red ochre
Giloy satwa – Tinospora cordifolia. 

Dose and co-drink

Dose: 125- 250 mg tab 2 or 3 times a day, along with milk or water, usually administered 30 minutes before food.  Some opine that the time of administration is Madhya Bhakta – in between food.
Anupana – co drink –Traditionally, it is administered along with cumin powder – 1 – 2 pinches, sugar and water.
For gastritis and burning sensation, it is also administered along with natural sugar, amalaki churna  and ghee.
It is also administered along with lukewarm water, milk, juice obtained from grapes or gulkhand

Qualities, features, effect on dosha

Guna – qualities: Sheeta Veerya – It is a coolant medicine.

Physical features:
Appearance- slimy (smooth powder)
Color- pinkish brown
Smell- smell of red ochre
Taste- tingling sweetish astringent

Effect on Tridosha: Balances Pitta Dosha.

Side effects and precautions

Side effects:There are no known side effects with this medicine.
It is best avoided in conditions of calcium contra indication such as hyperactive parathyroid gland, high blood calcium levels, kidney stones of calcium origin.
Seek medical advice while taking this during pregnancy and lactation.
It is safe for administration in children above 2 years of age.

Shelf life, manufacturer, package

Shelf life: up to 10 years from the date of manufacturing. 
Refrance=easy ayurveda

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