Ras Sindoor is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in powder form. Ras sindoor got a unique place in Rasaushadhis(Mettalo medicine) because of its mercurial preparation with quicker action and synergistic effect in the body at very low dose. Baidyanath Ras sindoor cures liver & respiratory troubles and is also useful in liver and respiratory troubles and improves cardiac functions.

Ingredients

1. Suddha Parad-Purified and Processed Mercury-96g
2. Shuddha gandhaka-Purified and Processed Vitriol- 96 g
3. Vatankura-Nyagrodha-Ficus benghalensis juice ext.-Q.S.

Properties and Uses

Ras Sindoor has specific action on respiratory system as it helps in expectoration. It is mainly used in influenza, pneumonia, and pleurisy(given with Arogyavardhani, Shriga Bhasma and Laghumalinivasanta ras). It is also useful in repeated attacks of cold. This ras is contraindicated in dry cough. In Ayurveda practice, Ras sinddor is used the treatment of in the following health ailments; to boost immune system, to improve strength.

It gives best results in kasa, shwasa, pratishyaya and rajyakshma being effective on upper respiratory organs.

Dosages and Anupan

For children up to one years: 7.8 mg.

For children two years: 17.85 mg.

For children 2-6 years old: 42 mg

For children 6-12 years old: 62.5 mg

Adult dose: 125 mg

It is traditionally, administered along with honey.

Side effects

Ras Sinddor is safe within precise dose for limited period of time as prescribed by Doctor.

It should be avoided by Pregnant ladies and lactating mothers.

It is contraindicated in Dry Cough.

Self life

5 years from the date of manufacturing.