Kapha Chintamani Rasa

Reference – Bhaishajya Ratnavali Kapharoga Chikitsa 2/10.

Kapha Chintamani Rasa is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in tablet form. It is used in respiratory conditions and arthritis.

Ingredients

Equal quantities of herbal powders of:-

  • Hingula – Purified Cinnabar – 10gm
  • Indrayava – Seeds of Holarrhena antidysenterica – 10gm
  • Tankana – Purified Borax – 10gm
  • Trailokya beeja – Seed of Cannabis indica -10gm
  • Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum – 10gm
  • Ras sindura – 30 parts

How to Make?

All ingredients are mixed with ginger juice and pills are made.

Dosage

1 – 2 tablets once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.

Indications

  • Vata imbalance diseases such as arthritis, paralysis etc.
  • Respiratory conditions such as cough, cold, bronchitis etc.

Side Effects

  • This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
  • Self-medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.

Note:-

  • It is to be avoided in children and pregnant ladies.
  • Over dosage may cause many side effects including gastritis.