Laghu Sutshekhar Ras is a herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation. This medicine is referenced from Rasa Tarangini Parishistha. Laghu Sutshekhar Ras is prepared from Shuddha Gairika (Haematite or red iron oxide), Sonth and fresh juice of Pan or betel leaf. This medicine is prescribed for the diseases that occur due to vitiation of pitta dosha.
Here is given more about Laghu Sutshekhar Ras such as indication/therapeutic uses, composition and dosage.
Key Ingredients of Laghu Sutshekhar Ras
Shuddha Gairika Fe2O3 240 g
Shunti Dry ginger powder 120 g
Nagavalli/Paan (Betel leaf) fresh juice q.s.
Uses of Laghu Sutshekhar Ras
This medicine is indicated in migraine, indigestion, gastritis, amla-pitta diseases and various disorders that occur due to vitiation of pitta dosha. Amla-pitta is condition of hyperacidity or excessive formation of acids in stomach due to which there is burning sensation in heart and throat. Few symptoms of amla-pitta are acidic/bitter burp, nausea, loss of appetite, indigestion, heaviness in body and burning sensation in upper body region.
This medicine is also prescribed for headaches that occur due to excess pitta, migraine, insanity due to pitta dosh, sinusitis, stomatitis/mukh-pak and bleeding from the orifices of the upper body parts.
Dosage of Laghu Sutshekhar Ras
The recommended dosage of Laghu Sutshekhar Ras is 1-2 tablets, twice a day with honey. Or take as directed by physician.