Pradarari Lauh is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet or powder form. It is mainly used in the treatment of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, leucorrhea etc. This medicine is more commonly used in North Indian Ayurvedic practice.
Uses
- It can be used as a source of Iron, since it contains Iron calx (Bhasma) as ingredient.
- It is used in the treatment of menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, leucorrhoea, low back ache, lumbar spondylosis, dysmenorrhoea.
- It is useful to relieve indigestion, anemia, asthma, cough.
- It is nourishing in nature and improves strength and immunity.
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
Dosage
250 mg – 500 mg once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is usually administered along with sugar, honey, ghee, milk.
How long to take?
This medicine can be safely taken for a period of upto 2-4 months.
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.
- Accidental overdose in children may cause poisonous effects.
- Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
- Over-dosage may cause side effects like burning sensation in stomach.
- Pregnant ladies, lactating mothers and children should take this medicine strictly under medical supervision.
- Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.
Contents and Reference
Pradarari Lauha ingredients, how to make:
10 g fine powder of each of
Vatsaka – Kutaja – Connessi Bark – Holarrhena antidysenterica – 4.8 kg
Water for decoction – 24.576 liters, boiled and reduced to 3.072 liters, filtered.
48 g of fine powder of each of
Samanga – Manjishta – Indian Madder (root) – Rubia cordifolia
Shalmali – Bombax malabaricum
Patha – Cyclea peltata
Bilva – Bael (root) – Aegle marmelos
Musta – Nut grass (root) – Cyperus rotundus
Dhataki – Fire Flame Bush (flower) – Woodfordia fruticosa
Ativisha – Aconitum heterophyllum
Abhraka Bhasma – Purified and processed Mica
Loha Bhasma – Bhasma prepared from Iron
Reference: Bhaishajya Ratnavali Stri Rogadhikara 70 – 74
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
