Amavatari Ras

Reference – Bhaishajya Ratnavali Amavata Rogadhikara.

Introduction

Amavatari Ras is an ayurvedic formulation that is prepared from a mixture of herbs. This formulation is known to contain metal elements and known to treat problems related to joints. This balances all the three doshas.

Ingredients

  • Rasa – Herbal purified Mercury – 10 g
  • Shuddha Gandhaka – Herbal purified Sulphur – 20 g
  • Amalaki – Emblica officinalis – 10 g
  • Haritaki – Terminalia chebula – 10 g
  • Vibhitaki – Terminalia bellirica – 10 g
  • Guggulu – Commiphora mukul – 50 g
  • Chitrak – Plumbago zeylanica – 40 g
  • Eranda Taila – Castor oil (Ricinus communis)

Method of Preparation

  • Take all the ingredients in an appropriate proportion.
  • First of all, mix rasa and Shuddha Gandhaka and then add other ingredients in it.
  • In the end mix the mixture with castor oil and pounding done till the formation of soft regular paste.

Dose

250 to 500 mg, one to two times a day, before or after meals, with honey or hot water.

Indications

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Pain
  • Inflammation
  • Joint movement and flexibility

Contraindications

  • Avoid pregnancy and lactation.
  • Take the medicine under doctor’s prescription.