Balarka Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine in tablet form, used in treatment of fever with diarrhoea in children. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision. This medicine is most commonly used in north Indian Ayurvedic practice.
Uses and effect on dosha
Balarka Ras Uses: It is used in the Ayurvedic treatment of fever with diarrhoea, intestinal worms and cough in children
Effect on Tridosha – Balances Vata and Kapha
Dose and duration of use
Balarka Ras dosage:
125 mg once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is advised along with honey and ghee.
How long to use: It is administered for a period of one month.
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.
Ingredients
Balarka Ras ingredients, how to make:
Rasaka Bhasma – Bhasma (Calx) of Zinc Sulphide
Pravala Bhasma – Bhasma (Calx) of Coral
Shringa Bhasma – Bhasma (Calx) of Deer horn
Shuddha Hingula – Purified and processed Cinnabar (Mercury compound)
Gorochana – Cow bile
Karchura – Curcuma zeodaria
Keshara – Saffron
Juice extract of Brahmi – Thyme leaved gratiola (whole plant) – Bacopa monnieri – quantity sufficient for grinding
Reference, manufacturer and side effects
Reference: Siddha Yoga Sangraha Bala Rogadhikara 2.
Manufacturer: Baidyanath, Unjha
Balarka Ras 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.
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
