Shwas Kuthar Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is used in the treatment of asthma, dyspnoea, chronic bronchitis etc. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
Benefits
Shwas Kuthar Ras Uses:
It is used in treatment of cough, cold, asthma, bronchitis, anorexia, indigestion.
It is told that in case of unconsciousness or epilepsy, powder of this tablet can be used for nasal instillation. But do not attempt such practices. Your doctor will be the best judge.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha.
Dose
Shwas Kuthar Rasa dosage:
125 – 250 mg once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is traditionally administered along with honey (as per Ayurvedic Formulary of India), hot water.
Bhaishajya Ratnavali mentions to administer this along with betel leaf.
How long to use: It can be used upto 1 – 2 months based on doctor’s prescription.
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
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It should be taken under strict medical supervision. Take this medicine only if your Ayurveda doctor has prescribed it to you.
Store in a cool dry place, in an air tight container, away from direct sunlight.
Use this medicine only till the prescribed time and in the prescribed dose only.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy, lactation and in children.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Contents
Swas Kuthar Ras ingredients, how to make:
10 g fine powder of each of
Shuddha Parada – Herbal purified Mercury
Shuddha Gandhaka – Herbal purified Sulphur
Shuddha Vatsanabha – Purified Aconitum ferox
Tankana Bhasma – Borax
Manashila – Purified and processed Realgar (Arsenic di sulphide)
Shunti – Ginger Rhizome – Zingiber officinalis
Pippali – Long pepper fruit – Piper longum
Maricha – Black pepper – Piper nigrum – 90 g
Reference and Manufacturers
Bhaishajya Ratnavali Shwasa Rogadhikara
Yogaratnakara, Shwasa Chikitsa (treatment of respiratory disorders with difficulty in breathing) page number 373,
Ayurvedic Formulary of India Volume 1 20:49
Manufacturers: Baidyanath, Dabur, Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ltd.
Shloka (Sanskrit Verse)
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
30 thoughts on “Shwas Kuthar Ras – Benefits, Dosage, Ingredients, Side Effect”
Can this be given to a 1 yr kid ?
it can be used. default dose is 125-250 mg for 1-2 months.
Hi ,
I took this medicine combine with “Laxmi vilas ras” for 4 year every day. I had bronchitis asthma. It gave good result, I don’t have asthma attack for last 11 years. Now I come to know it has mercury in it. mercury effects will last for long time. Can you please tell me what can be the side effect of this medicine.
The mercury that is used is after proper herbal purification process. Hence, it will not have any ill effects on your health.
Thanks Dr JV Hebbar for your reply. Hope Ayurveda one day get the recognition it deserve.
it can be useful for high BP with mild asthama..
Hello
May we use only trikatu with honey with follow strict diet then it may useful for asthma
I AM 63 YR.old having asthma from childhood,using Seroflo250 and Duolin inhaler for last 15 yrs.Will Shwas kuthar ras be beneficial for me. Please advise.
what will be expiry date of shwas kuthar ras. I have this medicine product in Nov’2013 can it be use in Dec’2017.
It can hold a shelf life of u to 10 years. So, safe to use.
Can it be given as nasya in acute asthma attacks?
Are you tried giving this in the form of nebulization?
Kindly reply sir
1. No. It is meant to be taken orally.
2. No.
Thank you sir for prompt response.
Any other such medication is their which can be used as nasya or used in nebulization or steamer in acute asthma attack.
Kindly reply sir
Thanks in advance sir…
Some Ayurveda doctors use decongestants such as Karvol plus (with menthol, thymol, eucalyptus oil etc) for nebulizer. But better to consult a doctor and take advice.
Does it help increasing oxygen supply to the brain also?
Can it increases acidity? I have acidity problem and respiratory problem also? Pls…. Suggest
Not to a very great extent.
Thanks Sir.. Can u please suggest medicine for Acidity follwed by respiratory problem?? Pls …
Hello! A very senior lady had suggested this medicine for sinusitis headache / migraine headache. And one of my close relatives took it for 1 month and the trouble was gone away forever…. I am still wondering if it really works on these problems? Please advise.
Hello
My dad is having copd can this product is useful for copd ?
Hello,can I take this medicine for fibrosks I take 5mg wysolone tab every day please reply
सर
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Does Shwas Kuthar have any steroids in it?
NO
Hi sir ,My husband have ADHD diagnosed by allopathic doctor ,8 years ago.We want to change this pathy..Is there any good treatment in ayurveda ofAdhd.
Yes. Lot of treatment options are available in Ayurveda for ADHD.
Is it safe to take this medicine for long time?
As it’s helpful with LaxmiVilas ras, please do the needful for the same.
No.
can Shwas kuthar Ras be taken for Allergic Rhinitis and to control increase in Eoisnophills, Please advise
Yes, for 2 – 3 weeks, under medical prescription.