Gandhaka Parpam: Uses, Dose, Ingredients, Side effects

Gandhaka Parpam is a classical siddha medicine in bhasma form, manufactured by SKM Siddha & Ayurveda Company India Ltd., Erode- Tamil Nadu. It is used to treat various skin disorders.

Reference

Reference of Gandhaka Parpam:

• Yogi Karisal 151.
• Siddha Vaidhiya Thirattu.

Ingredients

Ingredients of Gandhaka Parpam:
Gandhagam – Shuddha gandhaka – Elemental sulphur – 100 %
Vellai vengaya saru – Palandu – Onion – Allium cepa – q.s. – It improves skin complexion, useful in skin disorders.
Inji saru – Shunti – Ginger – Zingiber officinale – q.s. – It has analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities.
Marudhampattai sambal – Arjuna – Terminalia arjuna – q.s. – Used in allergic skin conditions and ring worm infestation.
Puliyam purani sambal – Chincha – Tamarind – Tamarindus indicus – q.s. -Useful in blood disorders such as abscess, skin disorders, bleeding disorders such as menorrhagia, nasal bleeding etc.

Indication

Indication of Gandhaka Parpam:

This is traditionally used for controlling skin diseases such as –

• Megam
• Kuttam [leproma/simple skin diseases]
• Sori [itches]
• Sirangu [scabies]
• Saruma thimir/ thole maraththu pothal [numbness of skin]
• Pavuththiram [fistula] etc.

Dose

Dosage & Adjuvants of Gandhaka Parpam:
30 – 60 mg with honey or butter twice a day before/after food.
Or as directed by the physician.

Side effects and package

Side effects of Gandhaka Parpam:

• There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
• Should be taken under strict medical supervision.

Presentation:

Pack of 10 g & 50 g.