SUTASHEKHARA
RASA
ANZILA NAZAR
2ND PROF. BAMS
INTRODUCTION
Sutashekhara Rasa is a herbo-mineral formulation, which contains
various types of drugs i.e. mineral origin, animal origin and plant
origin.
It is a Rasakalpa, which is categorized under the Kharaliya Rasakalpa.
Kharaliya Rasa kalpas are the formulations which is completely prepared
and obtained as end products in Khalvayantra (Mortar and Pestle) by act
of trituration
SUTASHEKHARA RASA
शुद्धं सूतं मृतं स्वर्णं टङ् कणं वत्सनाभकम्।
व्योषमुन्मत्तबीजं च गन्धकं ताम्रभस्मकम् ।।
चतुर्जातं शङ् खभस्म बिल्वमज्जा कचोरकम्।
सर्वं समं क्षिपेत्खल्वे मर्ध्यं भृङ्गरसैर्दिनम् ।।
गुञ्जामात्रां वटीं कृ त्वा द्विगुञ्जे मधुसर्पिषी।
भक्षयेदम्लपित्तघ्नो वान्तिशूलामयापहः ।।
पञ्च गुल्मान्पञ्च कासान्ग्रहण्यामय नाशनः ।
त्रिदोषोत्थातिसारघ्नः श्वासमन्दाग्निनाशनः ।।
उग्रहिक्कामुदावर्त देहयाप्यगदापहः ।
मण्डलान्नात्र सन्देहः सर्वरोगहरः परः ।
राजयक्ष्महरः साक्षाद्रसोऽयं सूतशेखरः ।। ( [Link]. Amlapita, p. 125/1-5 )
INGREDIENTS
Shuddha parada Tamra bhasma
Svarna bhasma Ela
Shuddha tankana Twak
Shuddha vatsanabha Patra
Shunti 1 part Nagakesara 1 part
Maricha Shankha bhasma
Pippali Bilva majja
Shuddha dhattura Karchura
Shuddha gandhaka Bhringaraja rasa (Q.S. for mardana)
PROCEDURE
01 04
Add appropriate quantity of Bhringaraja
Collect all the ingredients mentioned. swarasa until it becomes suitable for
making tablets / pills. Then roll it into pills.
02
05
Prepare Pishti by triturating Shuddha
parada & Swarna bhasma in Khalva The pills should be in size of 125 - 250 mg.
yantra.
06
03 Dry the pills in shade.
Add rest of the ingredients & grind
07
well to ensure uniform mixing.
Preserve in a glass container.
DOSE : 125 - 250 mg.
ANUPANA : Ghee, Honey
INDICATIONS : Amlapitta, Chhardi, Gulma, Kasa,
Grahani, Shula, Tridoshaja Atisara,
Shwasa, Mandagni, Hikka,Udavarta,
Rajayakshma
PHARMACODYNAMICS
1. Shuddha Parada: Acts as a potent antimicrobial and detoxifying agent. It balances all three
doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and enhances the overall efficacy of the formulation.
2. Svarna Bhasma: Known for its rejuvenating and immunomodulatory properties. It helps in
improving strength, vitality, and balances doshas.
3. Shuddha Tankana: Assists in liquefying mucus, easing respiratory conditions, and balancing
Pitta dosha.
4. Shuddha Vatsanabha: Used in very small amounts, it acts as a stimulant, aiding in digestive
and respiratory functions.
5. Shunthi, Maricha, and Pippali: Stimulate digestion, improve metabolism, and enhance the
bioavailability of other ingredients.
6. Shuddha Dhattura: Used for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
7. Shuddha Gandhaka: Enhances metabolism and has detoxifying properties.
8. Tamra Bhasma: Known for its liver-protective and anti-inflammatory properties.
9. Ela, Tvaka, and Patra: Improve digestion, reduce nausea, and have carminative
properties.
10. Nagakesara: Has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.
11. Shankha Bhasma: Acts as an antacid and digestive aid.
12. Bilva Majja: Known for its digestive and astringent properties.
13. Karchura: Possesses digestive and anti-inflammatory properties.
14. Bhringaraja Rasa: Known for its liver-protective and rejuvenating properties.
PHARMACOKINETICS
ABSORPTION DISTRIBUTION METABOLISM EXCRETION
The bioavailability of Active components Ingredients like Trikatu Waste products of this
minerals & active are distributed via are Metabolized in ingredients are
compounds is Bloodstream to target Liver. Purified mercury, excreted primarily via
enhanced by tissues, particularly Sulphur, and other kidneys (urine) &
presence of Trikatu the Digestive system minerals undergo intestines (feces).
(Shunti, Maricha, and Respiratory specific metabolic detoxifying agents
Pippali) - Stimulates systems. processes to provide ensure efficient
Digestion & therapeutic benefits elimination of residual
Absorption. without toxicity. substances from body.
RESEARCH
UPDATES
A Review on the Role of Sutashekhara Rasa as a
Effective Ayurvedic Formulation for Amlapitta
INTRODUCTION
The Amlapitta is caused by use of virudha ahara (improper
diet habits), stress, oily and spicy food etc. Though it can be
prevented and controlled by conscious changes in diet,
habits and environment to some extent (Nidana
Parivarjana). But the treatment is still predominantly based
upon the use of medication from the conventional medical
perspective. H2 blockers antacid and proton pump inhibitors
etc. are the choice of drugs for the various diseases related
to reflux disorders and hyper acidity
DISCUSSION
To treat Amlapitta Acharyas has mentioned the
drugs, which are mainly having (katu, tikta,
Madhura rasa) kapha pittahara properties.
Whereas Sutashekhara Rasa is a unique
kharaliya Rasayana (medicine prepared in
mortar and pestle) having same properties
contains Parada, Gandhaka, Dhatura, Shankha
bhasma, Vatasnabha, Trikatu, Chaturjata,
Tankana and Tamra bhasma. It is mentioned in
Amlapitta Rogadhikara in Yoga Ratnakara (AFI
part 1).
Madhura rasa counteracts the tikshan guna of
vitiated pitta causing smoothening effect,
promotes strength and pacify vata pitta doshas
and also relieve daha (burning sensation).
In Amlapitta Mandagni leads to Ama formation.
Pippali is best medicine for Ama pachana. All the
drugs have deepana, pachana properties,which
improve the status of Agni. Sankha bhasma and
Tankana have alkalic property, which reduce
Amliyata (acidic nature) thus neutralize the
acidity and maintain acid base balance in
stomach.
CONCLUSION
Sutshekhar Rasa correcting the vitiated state of pitta
improves the whole digestion process and results in proper
functioning of Agni. Conceptually it is concluded that the
substances having properties like Ruksha, Laghu, Katu and
Ushna, has the effect to decrease the vitiated Dravya
roopa of pitta and maintain the proper functioning of Agni.
This study can prove a real breakthrough in the coming
times for the treatment of Amlapitta.
Thank you !