Shleshma Gajankusham

Reference: Rasa Yoga Ratnakara

It is an ancient classical formulation used for various kaphaj diseases.

Ingredients

  • Purified Sulphur
  • Purified Mercury
  • Iron bhasma
  • Cardamom
  • Cloves
  • Cinnamon
  • Trikatu (Zingiber officinalis, Long pepper, Black pepper)
  • Triphala (Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellirica)

Dosage

10 grams in 25 doses. It can be taken with solutions of honey, candy, ginger juice.

Indications

  • Kapha aggravated diseases
  • Voice disorders
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Inflammatory diseases

Contraindications

  • Over dosage might cause severe complications.
  • Self-medications is discouraged.
  • It is better avoided or taken under strict medical supervision during pregnancy, lactation and in children.