Karpur Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form. It is used in the treatment of fever, diarrhoea, dysentery etc. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
Benefits
Karpur Ras Uses:
- It is used in the treatment of gastro-enteritis, fever, diarrhoea, dysentery, bleeding per rectum, malabsorption syndrome and such other gastro intestinal conditions.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Pitta.
Dose
Karpoor Ras dosage:
125 mg once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is traditionally administered along with honey, decoction of Musta.
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
- Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
- Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
- Avoid over-dosage.
- Strictly consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy, lactation and in children.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.
Contents
Karpur Ras ingredients, how to make:
10 g fine powder of each of
Shuddha Hingula – Purified and herbal-processed Cinnabar (Mercury compound)
Ahiphena – Purified Opium – Papaver somniferum
Musta – Nut grass (root) – Cyperus rotundus
Indrayava – Connessi seed – Holarrhena antidysenterica
Jatiphala – Nutmeg (fruit) – Myristica fragrans
Karpoora – Camphor – Cinnamomum camphora
Fine power of above ingredient is ground with the Kashaya and juice extract for three days each, made into paste and pills are prepared.
Reference and Manufacturers
Bheshaj Ratnavali Atisara Rogadhikara 125 – 126
Manufacturers: Dabur, Baidyanath, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ltd, Zandu
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. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
