Somanath Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in tablet form. It is used in treating frequent urination problem. This medicine is most commonly used in North Indian Ayurvedic practice. This should be taken strictly under medical supervision.
Benefits
- It is used in the treatment of frequent urination problem.
- It is also used to treat menorrhagia, metrorrhagia and leucoderma.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata, and Kapha.
Dosage
125 mg to 250 mg – 1 – 2 tablets once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor.
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
- This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
- Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
- It is to be avoided in children and pregnant ladies.
- Make sure to select this medicine from a good company.
Ingredients
20 grams of
Lohabhasma – Bhasma of Iron
10 grams of each of
Rasa – Purified and processed Mercury
Gandhaka – Purified Sulphur
Ela – Cardamom – Elettaria cardamomum
Patra – Cinnamon – Cinnamomum zeylanicum
Nisha – Turmeric – Curcuma longa
Daruharidra – Berberis aristata
Jambu – Eugenia jambolana
Veerana – Vetiveria zizanioides
Gokshura – Tribulus terrestris
Vidanga – Embelia ribes
Jiraka – Cumin – Cuminum cyminum
Patha – Cyclea peltata
Dhatri – Emblica officinalis
Dadima – Punica granatum
Tankanam – Purified Borax
Chandana – Sandalwood – Santalum album
Guggulu – Commiphora mukul
Lodhra – Symplocos racemosa
Shala – Shorea robusta
Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna
Rasanjana – Aqueous extract of Berberis aristata
Chagadugdha – Goat milk – Base
Reference and Manufacturer
Bhaishaj Ratnavali Bahumutra Roga Chikitsa 96/24-27
Manufacturers of this product:
- Baidyanath
- Dabur
- Uma Ayurvedic Pharmacy
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
