Vasant Kusumakar Rasa

Vasant Kusumakar Rasa

Ingredients (Composition) used in Vasant Kusumakar Ras
Praval Pishti
Ras Sindoor
Mukta Pishti
Swarna Bhasma
Raupya (Rajat) Bhasma
Loha Bhasma
Naga Bhasma
Vanga (Bang) Bhasma
Vasa (Adhatoda Vasica)
Haldi (Turmeric – Curcuma Longa)
Ikshu (Ganna – Sugarcane) – Saccharum Officinarum
Banana Tree Leaves – Musa Paradisiaca
Kamal (Lotus) – Nelumbium Speciosum
Chameli (Malati or Royal Jasmine) – Jasminum Grandiflorum
Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosa)
Chandan

Properties of Vasant Kusumakar Ras
Vasant Kusumakar Ras has following healing properties.

Anti-hyperglycemic & Anti-diabetic
Aphrodisiac
Rejuvenative agent
Anti-aging
Cardioprotective and cardiac tonic
Analgesic
Androgenic
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-stress
Antitussive
Haematinic (increases hemoglobin levels)
Immuno-modulator (Due to Swarna Bhasma)
Muscle relaxant
Libido Stimulant

Therapeutic Indications of Vasant Kusumakar Ras
Vasant Kusumakar Ras is helpful in following health conditions.

1. Diabetes
2. Diabetic complications
Diseases of Heart and blood vessels – Coronary Artery Disease & Atherosclerosis
Neuropathy (Nerve Damage) – Tingling, Numbness, or Loss of sense
Erectile Dysfunction (commonly used)
Diabetic Carbuncles
Alzheimer’s disease (rarely used)
3. Memory Loss
4. Nocturia
5. Insomnia
6. Geriatric Disorders
Breathing Troubles
Fatigue
Heart diseases
Liver disorders (rarely used)
Dry cough (rarely used)
7. Women’s Health
Leucorrhoea (rarely used)
Debility after excessive uterine bleeding (rarely used)
8. Hemophilia

Benefits of Vasant Kusumakar Ras
Vasant Kusumakar Ras provides nourishment and strength to organs like pancreas, heart, testes, ovaries, brain, reproductive organs, and lungs. Generally, it is ayurvedic supplement for these organs. However, nowadays, it becomes famous for diabetes due to its potent anti-hyperglycemic effect. It lowers blood glucose level without causing hypoglycaemia.

Diabetes Mellitus
Studies have shown that Vasant Kusumakar Ras has significant anti-diabetic and anti- hyperglycemic properties, so it is beneficial for diabetes mellitus type 1 and diabetes mellitus type 2. However, it does not lead to low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia) like modern anti-diabetic drugs.

In diabetes, the best adjuvant for Vasant Kusumakar Ras is Haldi (Turmeric) decoction. It can also be taken with Amalaki and Haldi mixture, known as Nishamalaki churna or Nishamalaki tablets.

Diabetic Neuropathy
Vasant Kusumakar Ras due to Raupya (Rajat) Bhasma and other ingredients is beneficial in preventing and treating diabetic neuropathy. However, diabetic neuropathy requires long-term administration of medicines, so Vasant Kusumakar Ras cannot be used more than 4 weeks due to metallic formulation.

A short course with Vasant Kusumakar Ras can be given for 4 weeks. In such cases, it should be given with Ashtavargam Kashayam, or Asanadi Kashayam. After 4 weeks, Kashayam and other anti-diabetic medicines should be continued.

If patient has burning sensation in his feet, then Vasant Kusumakar Ras should be given with Guluchyadi Kashayam, or Balaguluchyadi Kashayam and Nimbadi Kashayam. Giloy Satva, Kaishore Guggulu, Amritadi Guggulu are also beneficial.

Diabetic Carbuncles
Vasant Kusumakar Ras is also helpful in diabetic carbuncles. In this case, it is used for restoring weakness and controlling high blood glucose levels. Raupya (Rajat) Bhasma in it also speeds up the recovery process and reduces inflammation, redness, and prevents infections. However, Tapyadi Loh is a drug of choice for diabetic carbuncles, but Vasant Kusumakar Ras indirectly helps curing the condition. Other beneficial remedies are Daruhaldi (Berberis Aristata), Mahatiktam Kashayam, and Nimbadi Kashayam.

Weight Gain & Physical Strength
In general, Vasant Kusumakar Ras is not used for gaining weight. It is only recommendable when weight loss occurs unintentionally due to diabetes. It provides strength to the body and muscles and it does not increase fatness in the body. For increasing physical strength, it should be used along with Ashwagandha powder in VATA cases and with Shatavari and Yashtimadhu (Mulethi) in PITTA cases. The best adjuvant for gaining weight and strength is cow’s milk.

How to use Vasant Kusumakar Ras
Infants-CONTRAINDICATED
Children-NOT RECOMMENDED
Adults-125 mg or 1 Tablet
Pregnancy-CONTRAINDICATED
Geriatric(Old age)-125 mg or 1 Tablet
Maximum Possible Dosage-500 mg per day (in divided doses)
Twice Daily with appropriate adjuvant as per health conditions
When to Take-After Food or as recommended
Precautions to be taken while using Vasant Kusumakar Ras
Generally, the short-term use of Vasant Kusumakar Ras does not cause any side effects and no abnormal symptoms appear after its consumption. However, it is a heavy metal formulation, which should be used under supervision of ayurvedic physician. Heavy metal toxicity may occur due to Vasant Kusumakar Ras if used in dosage higher than 500 mg per day and on long-term basis.

Safety Information

• It is best to avoid it during pregnancy, lactation and children
• Read the label carefully before use
• Store in a cool and dry place, away from sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Don’t exceed the recommended dosage
• Use under medical supervision
• Avoid eating tobacco or drinking alcohol during the course
• Avoid any strong smell in the mouth, such as coffee, onion, hing, mint, camphor, garlic etc., while taking medicine