Ardha Naarinateshwar Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine with herbal and mineral ingredients used in the treatment of headache, sleeplessness, cough, asthma, respiratory diseases involving breathing difficulty.
Ingredients
Ingredients of Ardha Narinateshvar Ras
Purified Mercury – Shudda Parada
Purified Sulphur – Shudda Gandhaka
Purified Aconite – Shudda Visha – Aconitum ferox – Used in anorexia, indigestion, headache etc
Shudda Jamalgota – Jayapala – Croton tiglium
Black pepper – Maricha – Piper nigrum – Improves digestion strength
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Indications
Indications of Ardha Narinateshwar Ras
Drowsiness
Insomnia
Headache
Cough
Asthma, respiratory diseases including breathing difficulty
Fainting, unconsciousness
Dose
Dosage of Ardha Naarinateshvar Ras
125 to 250 mg of Ardha Naarinateshwar Ras is rubbed with Jambira nimbu ras (lime juice) and used for nasal administration (Nasya).
Or as directed by the physician.
How long to use?
This product can be used for a period of 2 – 3 months of time, based on your doctor’s advice.
Habit forming?
Is this medicine habit forming? Does it create dependence? Can we stop it after a few months of usage?
This medicine is not habit forming. After using for the prescribed period, your doctor would gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it. Follow your doctor’s instructions for gradual decrease of dose and stopping. Usually it does not cause any ill effects.
Diet to follow
Ghee, coconut oil, Sunflower seed, almond, taro root, flaxseed oil, soyabean, pistachio,
Broccoli, carrots, chard, nuts, papaya, pumpkin, red peppers
Flax seeds, walnut, tofu, brussel sprout, cauliflower, winter squash, fish oil, egg oil, krill oil, chia seeds, camelia are fine to take.
There are no diet restrictions. Please avoid all types of junk foods and Sodas. Please prefer homemade food wherever possible.
Side effects
Side effects of Ardha Naarinateshwar Ras
There are no known side effects with this medicine.
However, it is best to use this medicine under medical supervision.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
Seek your doctor’s advice for its usage during pregnancy, lactation period and in children.
Reference, shelf life
Reference
Ayurved Saar Sangrah
Shelf life
5 years from the manufacturing date.
With Homeopathy and western medicine
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
Can this medicine be continued while taking 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.
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 take the Ayurvedic medicine.
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
