Karpur Ras is classical Ayurvedic medicine referenced from Bhaisajya Ratnawali Atisar Rogadhikar. It has an astringent action, and is useful in acute diarrhea, and dysentery.
Karpur Ras contains purified Hingula which is ayurvedic preparation of red mercury Sulphide or cinnabar. The other ingredients are opium, Motha, indrajav, nutmeg, camphor, and borax. It is therefore highly recommended to take this medicine under direct medical supervision. Also, this medicine is needed to be taken only for a few days. In case, you experience any undesirable effect, discontinue, and please consult a doctor.
- Reference Text: Bhaisajya Ratnawali
- Synonyms: Karpura Rasa
- Availability: Online, and at medical stores
- Type of medicine: Classical Medicine
- Main Indication: diarrhea, and dysentery
- Dosha Effect: Balances Vata, and Pitta.
Karpur Ras Composition
Ingredients present in this formulation are given below:
- Shuddha Hingula Cinnabar (preparation of Cinnabar, a very heavy mineral ore of mercury, Red Sulphide of Mercury) 10 g
- Ahiphena Papaver somniferum (Opium Purification: Opium rubbed with fresh ginger juice seven times gets purified) Papaver Somniferum 10 g
- Musta Cyperus rotundus 10 g
- Indrayava Holarrhena antidysenterica 10 g
- Jatiphala Myristica fragrans 10 g
- Karpoora Cinnamomum camphora 10 g
Ayurvedic Karma of Karpur Ras
- Deepana: Promote appetite but do not aid in digesting undigested food
- Grahi: Inspissants are medicines which from their stomachic, digestive, and heating qualities dry the fluids of the body
- Kaphahara: Pacifies Kapha Dosha
- Vatahara: Pacifies Vata Dosha
Karpur Ras Biomedical Action
- Antibacterial: Active against bacteria.
- Anticancer: Used against or tending to arrest or prevent cancer
- Antidiarrheal: Gives relief in diarrhea.
- Antidysenteric: Prevents, and treats dysentery.
- Antioxidant: Neutralize the oxidant effect of free radicals, and other substances.
- Antiseptic: Preventing the growth of disease-causing microorganisms.
- Antispasmodic: Used to relieve spasm of involuntary muscle.
- Appetizer: Improves appetite.
- Astringents: Constrict tissues; styptic.
- Carminative: Preventing the formation or causing the expulsion of flatulence.
- Constipating: To cause constipation.
- Digestive: Digestant.
- Stomachic: Stimulates gastric activity.
Karpur Ras Health Benefits
- It is a deepan (increases the digestive fire).
- It is pachan (digestive).
- It is carminative, and astringent.
- It has an astringent, and anti-diarrheal properties which make it effective in loose motion.
- It helps in vomiting.
Karpur Ras Therapeutic Uses
Karpur Ras is indicated mainly in diarrhea, dysentery. It is also given in case of fever, gastroenteritis, malabsorption syndrome, and other similar gastrointestinal conditions.
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Malabsorption syndrome
Karpur Ras Dosage
- The recommended dosage of medicine is 125 mg.
- It can be taken once or twice a day, in the morning, and evening.
Anupaan (Adjuvant)
- It is to be taken with honey or Motha decoction.
- Or take as directed by a doctor.
Suggestions
- Ayurvedic medicines containing detoxified, toxic material/ poisonous substances, heavy metals should be taken only under medical supervision.
- It is a highly recommended to give this medicine only when prescribed by Ayurvedic doctor.
- Effectivity of herbal medicine depends on many factors. A medicine suitable for one person may not essentially give the same result in another person.
- The exact dose depends on the age, strength, digestive power of the patient, the nature of the illness, the state of the viscera, and humours, and the properties of individual drugs.
- Do check the list of ingredients, and their contraindications to avoid any side effects.
- If symptoms do not improve or worsen, consult a doctor.
Contraindications
- Specific contraindications have not been identified.
- It is not suitable for the long term use.
Drug Interactions
Please maintain a gap of at least an hour between intake of any allopathic drug, and Ayurvedic medicine to avoid drug interaction, if any.
Side effects of Karpur Ras
- Opium causes dependence or addiction.
- Its overdose is dangerous.
Karpur Ras use in pregnancy
Do not use in pregnancy. It is UNSAFE to use this medicine in pregnancy.
Opium is contraindicated in pregnancy as the alkaloids pass through the placenta to the baby, breastfeeding, depressed respiration, ulcers, the liver diseases, and in CNS depression.
Karpur Ras use in Children
It is UNSAFE for children. Do not use.
Warnings
- This classical formulation contains Hingula, and Opium or Afeem.
- Do check the list of ingredients, and their contraindications to avoid any side effects.
- Do not use any medicine during pregnancy without consulting doctor.
Storage
- Store in a cool, and dry place in a tightly closed container, protected from light, and moisture.
- Keep away from the sight, and reach of children.
- Shake well before use.
- Keep bottle cap closed after every use.
Pharmacies Making Karpur Ras
You can buy this medicine online or from medical stores. Since it is a classical medicine, it is manufactured by many Ayurvedic pharmacies.
Name of some of the Ayurvedic Pharmacies manufacturing this medicine is given below:
- Baidyanath Karpoor Ras Price: 5 GM for Rs. 494.00
- Unjha Karpura Ras
- and many other Ayurvedic pharmacies.