Narasimha Rasayanam is a very famous Ayurvedic medicine, in herbal butter form.This medicine has butter as its base. It is used for preparatory procedure for Panchakarma and also as medicine for the treatment of weakness, weight gain, hair growth and rejuvenation. It is also known as Narasimha Rasayana, Narasimha Rasayan
Uses
Narasimha Rasayanam benefits:
It is widely used as medicine and also in preparatory procedure called snehakarma for the treatment of weight gain, to improve muscle mass and strength, improves hair growth, improves intelligence, and rejuvenation. It helps to relieve from being tired all the time.
It is useful to grow beard in men.
It is useful in premature ejaculation.
It can be used as a supplement for gym goers.
Effect on Tridosha – Calms Pitta, Kapha and Vata
Dose
Narasimha Rasayana dosage:
As medicine – quarter to half teaspoon with water, usually before food, once or twice a day, or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
For Panchakarma preparation – Snehana procedure, the dose depends on the disease status and the judgement of Ayurvedic doctor.
It is usually administered with warm water, honey or milk.
Narsingh Rasayan With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Side effects
Narasimha Rasayana Side Effects:
There are no known side effects with this medicine. However it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self medication with this medicine is discouraged.
People with diabetes, high cholesterol, heart diseases and high BP should excise precaution.
In very high dose, it may cause diarrhoea and indigestion.
In some people with highly oily skin, it may cause or worsen acne. In them, it is best to take it in lower dose.
Some people worry that, because it contains Bhilava, it can cause excess burning sensation. The coolness of butter nullifies the hotness of Bhilava (Marking nut).
Principle:
In this herbal ghee, the herbs are infused in the medium of ghee along with herb water decotion. Then the solid waste herb materials are filtered out. Thus, this herbal ghee contains oil soluble and water soluble phyto-active principles of medicinal herbs.
Traditional benefits
Benefits of Narasimha Rasayan as explained in the Actual Sanskrit Verse:
One becomes able to eat, drink and follow lifestyle of his own choice.
His body becomes strong and devoid of diseases.
The body becomes strong as a wild buffalo.
He will get speed and power of a horse.
He will have good sexual strength.
Sthira Anga – stable firm body.
Hairs will become lengthy, shining and strong.
His speech, intelligence and memory will improve just by its usage for a month time.
Body becomes as shining, pure and bright as the gold subjected high intensity fire.
Like the monsters fear God Narasimha Swamy, the diseases fear the person taking this Rasayana.
Contents
Narasimha Rasayana Ingredients:
1 part of each of
Gayatri – Khadira – (Acacia catechu)
Shikhi (Plumbago zeylanica)
Shimshapa (Dalbergia sissoo)
Asana (Pterocarpus marsupium)
Shiva – Haritaki, one among Triphala (Terminalia chebula)
Vella – Vidanga (Embelia ribes)
Akshaka (Terminalia bellirica)
Arushkara – Bhilava – (purified Semecarpus anacardium)
Ayas – Iron plates – 8 parts
water for decoction – 16 times,
boiled and reduced to 4 parts.
This is filtered. Thus Kashaya (decoction) is prepared.
Ksheera – milk equal to decoction
Bharnga niryasa – (Elcipta alba) – 2 times of decoction
Vara kashaya (Haritaki, Vibhitaki and Amla)
Haiyangaveena – Butter
Diet to follow
Have more of cooked beans, cereals, pumpkin seed, carrot, dates, sesame seed, chickpeas, peanuts, pecans, walnuts, pistachios, roasted almonds, roasted cashews, or sunflower seeds, raisins, peaches, or prunes, spinach, bread,
Sunflower seed, almond, pine nuts, peanuts, spinach, taro root, flaxseed oil, soyabean, pistachio.
Broccoli, carrots, chard, mustard and turnip greens, mangoes, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers
Narasimha Rasayanam Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side Effects
Shloka- Sanskrit verse
The above combination is heated till herbal butter is prepared.
Reference
Ashtanga Hrudaya Uttara tantra 39/170 – 172
Shelf life and manufacturer
Shelf life: 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Manufacturer: Arya Vaidya Sala, Kottakkal, Nagarjuna – Naarasimha Rasaayanam
Presentation: Jar pack of 200 gram
Can it be taken if someone has gastritis?
Yes. it has calming effect over stomach and intestines.
How long to take?
It can be taken for a period of 1 – 2 months time. For long term use, it is best to take this for 1 or 2 months, then give a gap of one month and then continue again. This way, it can be continued for 5 – 6 months time, based on your doctor’s advice.
Research: A theoretical analysis on usage of Narasimh rasayan along with other anti ageing medicines for radio-protective activity was conducted by Baliga MS et al. (1)
Asthma, pregnancy, obesity
During Asthma and obesity, it is best to avoid this medicine, especially in a dose higher than a teaspoon a day. Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Use of Shatavari kashaya
Some versions of Ashtanga Hrudayam mentions Piarvyaha kashaya in place of Varaya Kashaya.
Pivari is a synonym of Shatavari – Asparagus racemosus.
So, some manufacturers use Shatavari kashaya in place of Triphala decoction.
If Shatavari is used, then the potency of the product will be slightly cooler compared to that of Triphala decoction. However, this would not change the overall benefits of the product by a great extent.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
142 thoughts on “Narasimha Rasayanam Uses, Dose, Side Effects, Ingredients”
Dear Sir,
I have a Sanskrit-Hindi translated Ashtanga Hrudaya. In that, under the
Narasimha Rasayan section, it is written that, it has to be taken in 1 PAL
quantity.
Sir, please let me know how much is 1 PAL in grams.
Also, i would like to know that these units of measurement like PAL,
TOLA etc are they all same or are they different in Ashtanga Hrudaya, Bhaishyajratnavali, Rasatarangini and other texts.
If I am not wrong 1 Tola = 12 Masa (11.66 gm)
Hello doc,I had consulted a doctor for hair fall and premature grey hair.also for few pre menstrual symptoms…following r d medications prescribed.
-tiktakam n drakshadi kashayam with manibhadralehyam early morning n evening.
-abhrabhasmam,kantasinduram n brahmarasayanam after breakfast n after dinner
-mix of asokarishtam,mridwikarishtam n kumaryasavam ,narasimharasayanam and kanmadasinduram after lunch n before dinner.i took them for 2 months n took break ..pms trouble relieved. I was asked to continue so it’s been 1 month now again…no pms ,less hairfall, but no improvement in grey hair. In fact I see new grey hair….how long would it take to see improvements.
Hi, grey hair problem will take at least 3 – 4 months to reduce.
I had premature greying problem and I consulted doc who suggested this along with other medicine. I have a doubt since it is butter based, will I gain weight if I use this.
In a low dose, it might not contribute to weight gain.
I do not recommend it for your son. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor in person.
For how long have I to take this to improve my hair growth.
About 6 – 8 weeks.
For upto 2 – 3 months, based on doctor’s advice.
whether,It is good for females?
i read about this product online. i am 26 yrs old and my weight is 49 kgs. is it ok if i have this product.?
You can, but consider visiting an Ayurveda doctor in person.
It helps. Also follow these tips – http://easyayurveda.com/2009/09/29/healthy-tips-to-put-on-weight-to-become-fat/
Hi Dr,
Thank you for the above link. However one of my friend suggested to take narashima rasayanam to gain weight.
So is it gonna help me?
It might take 2 – 3 months of treatment, with gradual tapering down in dosage.
Hi, this is good and can be taken on empty stomach in the morning.
It may not be useful in gynecomastia.
Is it increase gynecomastia
No.
If it is in a lesser dose of half a teaspoon a day, it would not contribute to weight gain.
If you are above 5.4 feet, then 65 kg is not a big weight issue. Your Body Mass Index would fall within 25, indicating good height and weight ratio.
Exercise for at least half an hour a day, to counter the weight gain effect of Narasimha Rasayana.
Hi, if you do not have high cholesterol, you can use this.
my doctor asked me to take one spoon after food morning and night. Is it fine to take this medicine after food.
It is fine. Please go ahead.
Hello Doctor,
Can you tell me…..
1) the difference between taking N.Rasayanam after breakfast, and before breakfast on empty stomach? Does it work differently if taken on empty stomach?
2) Can this medicine be used daily lifelong?
3) Can this medicine be used alongwith Ajaswagandhadi leham / Ajamamsa Rasayanam?
Thank you!
Hello iam 40yrs I have hypo thyroid iam 68kgs 5’6″ and I feel week and hair fall Dr suggested this medicine will I gain weight if ii take 1/2tspoon of this medicine how long I should take
Half a teaspoon per day would not cause weight gain. It needs to be taken for at least 2 months.
With just a teaspoon a day, followed by hot water, in the morning, 30 minutes before food, it will not cause weight gain. You can use it.
I had hair loss and I used Narasimha Rasayanam for 3 months and then stopped the usage.I got a good result.But after 2 months,i started getting hairloss again.Should I use it for long term course?
I’m 24 and my weight is 48Kg
Hi, in your case, you can use it for 2- 3 more months.
Will this thicken hair ?
after how much time will I see the result after using this narasimha rasayana?
can it cure androgenic alopecia?
It thickens hair. It will take around 4 – 6 weeks time. It can be used for treating a. alopecia.
Hi doctor
Is this medicine cause indigestion or acidity issues
no. If the product is not well made and is sour in taste, then it may cause acidity.
dear sir
can ple advise me on vajikara rasayanaya
and kama kaushala rasayanaya
Will write about them in future.
Hello doc….
my doc recommended me to take N.rasayanam along wid many other ayurvedic medicines as I have alopecia areata… jus a small patch…. im 26 yrs old… I have 5 months old son…. im a lil on the healthier side…. but I’m on a regular exercise n diet…. will this really help for ma hair loss?…. n I’m asked to take it in the morning after breakfast….
It helps in hair loss.
Hello doc..
I’m a mother of 5 months old son… I’m 26 yrs old. … I was recommended by ma ayurveda doc to take N.rasayanam as I had alopecia areata…. its a small patch on ma head…. im lil on the healthier side. … n I’m told to take it after breakfast half spoon… till when shud I take it? N I’m on a regular exercise n diet….
Please go ahead and take it.
Sir,
im 20 Yrs old Female and my height is 5 ‘2″.my weight is 40 kg.since im underweight i brought narasimha rasayanam.how should i take it for gaining weight and how long should i take this?? Is there any side effects??
1 teaspoon twice a day after food is the regular dose of it. I have explained the side effects in the article.
hello, I I do not like the ghee in Narasimha R.. are there any replacements? and if my hair thinned together with thinning of skin and nails, such grease and water disbalance what shoul I use?
Chyawanprash is a good replacement. It helps in hair growth as well. Learn more about it -http://easyayurveda.com/2009/09/08/chyawanprash-one-herbal-medicine-many-health-benefits/
Hi, if this medicine is advised in a low dose for a shorter period of time, it will not cause any weight gain. Include exercise as part of your routine and continue with your doctor’s advice.
Sir can we use this on an everyday basis for long time at low doses as a preventive measure for androgenic hair loss …..
Hi am 28 years and my wieght is 43 and my height is 5′. My problem is hairloss. .. i have noticed that i see scalp due to hair fall…. wat shud i use … will this product help me?? And at how much quantity…??
as it is having nutritive and rejuvinative property it can be used, along with you can also try mahabringaraja taila application and massage for scalp. it can be consumed quarter table spoon with water before food once daily.
It can even reverse it, in your case.
I understand from the web that this is good for hair growth. I am 50 and my hair is thinning.You have also mentioned that diabetics and BP patients should not take this so what do you recommend for hair growth.
for external application there are oils like neelabringadi, bringamalaka tailam etc. and for internal use you must consult an Ayurveda doctor in person and take suggestion.
hi, definitely it will help in overcoming hairloss. but you may also require medicine(oil) for external application.
hi,
no, all those medications can be used, since they will do nutrition supplement to your body. hence they will treat you from root cause of your hair fall. use these along with application of tailam.
it is okay. you can go for it.
hi…,
if at all your digestion capacity is good then no problem. there will not be any side effects. you could practice some yoga, pranayama and dhyana also for sound mind and sleep.
you can use narasimha rasayana about quarter to half a teaspoon usually before food once or twice a day. apply oil like bringaraja, neelibringadi, malathyadi.
Hi,
Is that this Narasimha gritham is used to treat inflammation in fallopian tube?
hi,
only up to some extent it is used to treat inflammed fallopian tube.
Is that Narasimha gritham is used to treat inflammation in fallopian tube?
No. Please consult an Ayurveda doctor first.
Sir i’m 22 years I had not growing mustache and beard….please consult a good medicine for thisthis