AGASTHYA RASAYANAM- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Usage, Preparation, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

Agasthya rasayanam   is one of the very famous Ayurvedic medicine for asthma.  This Ayurvedic Medicine has been first described by Agasthya Rishi – The ancient sage of India. This medicine is a rejuvenating recipe. This Ayurvedic medicine has been first described by Agasthya Rishi. 

BENEFITS OF Agasthya Rasayanam

• Improves respiratory strength.
• Builds immunity
• Improves respiratory disorders
• Improves Skin health

 INDICATIONS OF Agasthya Rasayanam

• Shwasa roga, kasa roga
• Grahani
• Aruchi
• Arsha

 INGREDIENTS  OF Agasthya Rasayanam

Each 100 gm contains:

For the preparation of kashayam:

SERIAL NO:	SANSKRIT NAME	BOTANICAL NAME	PARTS USED	QUANTITY
1	Bilva	Aegle Marmelos	Root	96gm
2	Agnimantha	Premna Integrifolia		96gm
3	Shyonaka	Oroxylum Indicum		96gm
4	Patala	Stereospermum Suaveolens		96gm
5	Gambhari	Gmelina Arborea		96gm
6	Kantakari	Solanum Xanthocarpum		96gm
7	Shalaparni	Desmodium Gangeticum		96gm
8	Prishnaparni	Uraria Picta		96gm
9	Gokshura	Tribulus Terrestris		96gm
10	Shankapushpi	Convolvulus Pluricaulis		96gm
11	Bala	Sida Cordifolia		96gm
12	Gajapippali	Scindapsus Officinalis		96gm
13	Apamarga	Achyranthes Aspera		96gm
14	Pippali	Piper Longum		96gm
15	Chitrak	Plumbago Zeylanica		96gm
16	Bharngi	Clerodendrum Serratum		96gm
17	Pushkarmool	Inula Racemosa		96gm
18	Barley Grain	Hordeum Vulgare		96gm
19	Haritaki	Terminalia Chebula		100 fruits

Water for Decoction – 15.36 litres

Cow’s Ghee – 192 gm	Sesame oil  – 192 gm
Jaggery	4 kg 800gm
Pippali	Piper longum – 192 gm
Honey	192gm

 Method of Preparation:

Firstly prepare kashayam as per rule, during the preparation of kashayam, Haritaki (100 fruits) kashayam also prepared, after preparing both kashayam to filter it. In this kashayam jaggery as in the stage of liquid should be added after the filter. After few hours, Cow’s ghee should be added. Stir well. Lastly, during the stage of Avaleha lakshana, add prakshepaka dravyas in fine powder for. Here prakshepaka dravya is Pippali. After cools down, Honey should be added, stir well. 

DOSE WITH USAGE OF Agasthya Rasayanam

Adult dosage _ 1 – 2 teaspoons  1 – 2 times a day, before or after food, along with warm water or honey.

Dose for children _ 1 teaspoon once or twice a day before or after food.

For better results, use under the supervision of a qualified Ayurveda doctor

will deliver best cure for different ailments. 

EXERCISE AND YOGA FOR Agasthya Rasayanam

Water-based exercises like swimming and water aerobics can be practiced in daily activities.

Janusirasana

Sarvangasana, can also be practiced. 

RECOMMEND DIET  AND BEHAVIOR OF Agasthya Rasayanam

Legumes such as split peas, lima beans, baked beans.

Whole grains such as barley, bran flakes can include in the diet.

Vegetables such as green peas, broccoli.

Fruits such as apples, bananas can also be included. 

Research paper on Agasthya Rasayanam

Standardization and Quality control studies of Agasthya rasayanam – An ayurvedic drug for asthma by S Gayatri, S Monisha, K Mythili, K Chitra in RJPT 11 (6), 2271 -2275, 2018. 

CLASSICAL REFERENCE

BHAISHAJYA RATNAVALI

Bhaishajya Ratnavali is a Sanskrit text written by Kaviraj Govinda Das Sen in the 18^th Century).

This book contains formulations of Ayurveda and preparations.

BRANDS available of Agasthya Rasayana

Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala,  AVP Coimbatore, AVN Madurai, Nagarjuna herbal Concentrates.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS

There are no known side effects of this medicine. However very high dosage may cause loose stools. For better results, use this medicine with the help of a qualified Ayurveda Doctor. 

CONCLUSION

Agasthya rasayanam is a very important and famous polyherbal ayurvedic formulation used for asthma. This medicine is effective for respiratory disorders; the main ingredient of this rasayana is Terminalia chebula. Agasthya rasayanam is also known as Agasthya Haritaki Rasayanam. This medicine is not only a medicine but also rejuvenative. Compared to other ayurvedic medicines for asthma and other respiratory diseases, this medicine is advantageous and safe for long-term use.

 

 

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Dr. Rajesh Nair

Licensed Ayurvedic doctor focused on providing individual Ayurvedic consultation services. Specialized in work related stress, Womens’ issues, diabetes, Pecos, arthritis, male and female sexual problems and infertility. Interested in academic work as well. Now working with www.ayurvedaforall.com as senior consultant, Ayurveda.

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