Yogendra Ras is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine formulated with herbal and mineral ingredients, often including purified gold and pearl derivatives. It is used in tablet form and is primarily known for its rejuvenating properties (rasayana), particularly in treating neuromuscular, cardiac, and urinary conditions. This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
Key Uses and Benefits
Yogendra Ras is traditionally used for a variety of health issues and acts as a catalyst (yogavahi) that enhances the effects of other medicines administered alongside it. Its benefits include:
- Neuromuscular health: It is beneficial for conditions like paralysis, diabetic neuropathy, and general nerve weakness.
- Heart health: It acts as a cardiotonic, strengthening the heart muscles and managing conditions like high blood pressure and general heart weakness.
- Urinary and metabolic health: It helps manage diabetes and related urinary tract disorders and frequent urination.
- General wellness: It helps improve digestion, boost immunity (ojas), overcome physical and mental weakness (especially after illness or due to stress), and enhance vitality.
Key Ingredients
The formulation typically includes several purified minerals and metals (bhasmas), processed with herbal extracts (such as Kumari ras or aloe vera juice):
- Rasa Sindura (Purified Mercury compound)
- Svarna Bhasma (Gold ash)
- Mauktika Bhasma (Pearl ash)
- Kantaloha Bhasma / Lauha Bhasma (Iron ash)
- Abhraka Bhasma (Mica ash)
- Vanga Bhasma (Tin ash)
Dosage and Safety
The recommended dosage is typically 1 to 2 tablets once or twice a day, taken with honey, milk, or water,