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Agasti Sootraaj Ras

TREATISE



GLOSSARY


PREPARATION

Shudh (purified) Parad 1 Tola and Shudh Gandhak 1 Tola are blended together to form Kajjali (refer glossary). Shudh Hingul 1 Tola, Shudh Dhattur Beej (seeds) 2 Tola and Shudh Ahifen 2 Tola are finely powdered added to the Kajjali. The mixture is treated with Bhringraaj Swaras (juice) for 3 days. This formulation is called Agasti-Sootraaj Ras. Agasti Sootraaj Ras is then dried and rolled into tablets each measuring 1Gunj (see glossary).

Agasti Sootraaj Ras - Ingredient Details

NOTE

  • Kajjali prepared in the above formulation must adhere or comply with the Kajjali preparation description and standards as mentioned in various Ayurveda treatise.(see glossary)

  • Black variety of Bhringraaj is preferred to prepare Agasti Sootraaj Ras. The variety however is a disputed plant.

  • Six other treatise including Yog Ratnakar have mentioned the preparation of Agasti Sootraaj Ras. The methods are identical.

  • 1 Tola approx. 11gm

  • 1Gunj approx 125mg

SUGGESTED READING

Raschandrika, Ayurvedsarsangrah, Aushadhigundharmshastra.