It is a herbal and mineral ayurveda remedy that is mentioned in Stri-rogadhikara by Bhaishajya Ratnavali. It is an aushadhi ras. Mercury, sometimes known as para, parad, rasa, is a heavy metal that is liquid at ambient temperature. According to traditional ayurvedic scriptures, it is only used in ayurveda after a thorough purification.

Parad is a substance found in many medicines because of its powerful medicinal properties. It harmonises kapha, pitta, and vata. Due to the yogvahi feature of parad, mixing mercury with other medicinal components improves the therapeutic efficacy of the drug. It strikes a vata and pitta equilibrium. Gynaecological diseases are advised for this medication.

Purified mercury, sulphur, and bhasmas of silver, vang, iron, cowries, and kharpara are all ingredients in Pradarantak Ras. Aloe vera juice is used during processing. It is a calming preparation that enhances RBC in our bodies as well as haemoglobin levels, body strength, and the majority of anaemia, amenorrhea, weak body strength, and blood purification, among other things. As a result, these ras are a general treatment for Raktavaha Srotas.