Kubajvinod Rasa

Reference – Bhaishajya-Ratnavali Vatavyadhirogadhikar 529/128-130

Introduction

Kubajvinod rasa is a potent Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of all vataj disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, back pain etc.

Ingredients

  1. Shuddha Parada (Purified Mercury)
  2. Shuddha Gandhak (Purified Sulphur)
  3. Haritaki Churna (Powder of Terminalia chebula)
  4. Shuddha Hartal (Purified Arsenic)
  5. Shuddha Vatsanabha (Purified Aconitum ferox)
  6. Katuki Churna (Power of Picrorhiza kurroa)
  7. Shunthi Churna (Powder of Zingiber officinale)
  8. Pippali Churna (Powder of Piper longum)
  9. Maricha Churna (Powder of Piper nigrum)
  10. Bola Churna (Commiphora myrrha)
  11. Shuddha Jaiphal (Purified Myristica fragrans)

Description of Main Ingredients

  1. Shuddha Parada – Mercury is used in Ayurvedic medicines after the shodhan process. It is a silvery white substance. It has a variety of medicinal uses. It is used as an immune booster. It balances all three dosha specially Vata dosha. It also has analgesic property.
  2. Shuddha Gandhak – This is a yellowish substance used after the purification process. It stimulates digestive fire and provides nourishment to the bodily tissues. It is used as the best blood purifier in a Rasayan form. It pacifies Vata dosha.
  3. Haritaki Churna – This is the best herb which is used in numerous diseases due its tridosha shamak property means it pacifies all three dosha.
  4. Shuddha Hartal – This is the pure form of Arsenic. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine for the treatment of chronic conditions. It is used in treating Cancer disease. This ingredient is also helpful in managing conditions like parkinsonism, tumor, nervous system condition.
  5. Shuddha Vatsanabha – This is a poisonous substance. Ayurveda is such a vast and holistic science in which poison becomes medicine. This herb is used after a proper purification process. It pacifies vata dosha and helps in managing vata related diseases. It also has antipyretic properties as it helps in lowering the high fever.
  6. Katuki Churna – It is a perennial herb used in digestive problems. As our acharya said that the stomach is the main root of every disease. So it’s better to treat digestive problems first, as it’s already subside the other symptoms. It is also helpful in anxiety, pain and inflammation.
  7. Trikatu – It includes three potential herbs that are Shunthi, Pippali and Maricha. These three herbs are very potent and helpful in treating numerous diseases. They are mainly used in diseases of respiratory and digestive problems. These three pacify all three dosha.
  8. Bola Churna – This is a versatile gum resin. It is used in the treatment of leucorrhea, heavy periods, boils, and abscess and also in debilitating conditions. It pacifies all three doshas. It is mainly useful in nervous system problems.
  9. Shuddha Jaiphal – This ingredient is called Nutmeg. It is bitter and pungent in taste and helps in pacifying vata and kapha dosha. It is used in relieving bloating, flatulence and abdominal pain. It has aphrodisiac properties which can improve vigor. It is also helpful in relieving headache and joint pains, convulsions, epilepsy and arthritic conditions.

Method of Preparation

  • Take all the above ingredients in equal parts.
  • Firstly properly mixes Parada and Gandhak and make kajjali.
  • Then mix Shuddha Hartal in this kajjali and mixes it properly.
  • Then add Bhringraj (Eclipta alba) extract in this mixture and grind it properly for 1 day.
  • Repeat same procedure with Snuhikshir (Euphorbia neriifolia) and Ark (Calotropis gigantea) extract.
  • Make 250 mg tablet and dry them.
  • Keep in a glass container.

Medicinal Properties

Kubajvinod rasa is a classical Ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Vataj disorders such as paralysis, backache, parkinsonism, sciatica etc. The ingredients in this formulation have the ability to balance the vitiated Vata dosha. It is prepared by Gehnanand yogi and named it Kubajvinod rasa. The ingredients specially Pippali, Shunthi, Maricha enhances the digestion fire and improves Digestion power. Parada and Gandhak act as a Rasayan and are helpful in chronic conditions. Shuddha Hartal is also a good ingredient as it is also helpful in treating cancerous conditions.

Indications

  • Lordosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Parkinsonism
  • Backache
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sciatica
  • Paralysis

Dosage

1 tablet twice a day with honey.

Cautions

It should be taken under medical advise.