About Vat Gajankush Ras
Vat Gajankush Ras is herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. This medicine is referenced from Bhaishajya ratnavali, Vata-vyadhyadhikara.
Vat Gajankush Ras is useful in treatment of neuromuscular disorders, muscular pains, joint pains, rheumatic pains and Vata disorders. It is especially useful in Vata rog caused due to deranged Vata and Kapha
Ingredients of Vat Gajankush Ras
- Rasa sindura
- Loha (Lauha bhasma)
- Tapya (Makshika bhasma)
- Gandhaka shuddha
- Talaka (Shuddha Haritala)
- Pathya (Haritaki)
- Shringi (Karkatashringi)
- Visha (Vatsanabha) (Rt.)
- Marica
- Pippali
- Shunthi
- Agnimantha
- Tankana shuddha
- Mundidrava (Munditika)
- Nirgundi drava
Benefits of Vat Gajankush Ras
- It reduces swelling.
- It gives relief in pain.
- It has alterative, carminative and stomachic properties.
- It has anti-obesity properties.
Uses of Vat Gajankush Ras
Vata Ganjakush Ras is used in treatment of Vata-disorders, paralysis, hemiplegia, facial paralysis, Joint pains, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Sciatica, Frozen shoulder, Muscular pains, Inflammation of a tendons etc.
Neuromuscular disorders
Gridhrasi (Sciatica)
Kroshtuka Sirsha (Synovitis of Knee joint)
Avabahuka (Brachialgia: arm pain due to a problem with the nerves, most frequently a compressed or pinched nerve in the neck)
Manya Stambha (Neck rigidity/Torticollis: Contraction of neck muscles involuntarily, causing head to twist or turn to one side)
Urustambha (Stiffness in thigh muscles)
Pakshaghata (Paralysis/Hemiplegia: total or partial paralysis of one side of the body from disease of or injury to the motor centers of the brain)
Dosage of Vat Gajankush Ras
One to two tablets, once or twice a day, before or after food or as directed by Ayurvedic doctor. It is advised along with long pepper, honey or decoction of Manjishta.