About Shirashuladivajra Ras

Shirashuladivajra Ras is a herbomineral Ayurvedic medicine. It is useful in treatment of Shiroroga (Disease of head). It is referenced from Bhaishajya Ratnavali, Shirorogadhikara. It contains Shuddha Parad, Shuddha Gandhak, Lauha Bhasma, Shuddha Guggulu, Triphala Churna, Mulethi, Pippali, Sonth, Gokhru, Dashmul Kwath and many other medicinal herbs.

Shirashuladivajra Ras gives relief in chronic headache, migraine, tension headache, and other type of headache.

Ingredients of Shirashuladivajra Ras

• Shuddha Parada – Purified and processed Mercury
• Shuddha Gandhaka – Purified and processed Sulphur
• Loha Bhasma – Bhasma (Calx) of Iron
• Tamra Bhasma – Bhasma (calx) of Copper
• Guggulu – Indian Bedellium (resin) – Commiphora mukul
• Triphala – Terminalia chebula (Haritaki), Terminalia bellirica (Vibhitaki) & Phyllanthus emblica (Amla)
• Kushta – Saussurea lappa
• Yashtimadhu – Licorice – Glycyrrhiza glabra
• Kana – Long pepper (fruit) – Piper longum
• Shunti – Ginger (rhizome) – Zingiber officinalis
• Gokshura – Small caltrops (whole plant) – Tribulus terrestris
• Vidanga – False black pepper (fruit) – Embelia ribes
• Bilva – Bael (root) – Aegle marmelos
• Agnimantha – Premna corymbosa / mucronata Root
• Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
• Gambhari – Coomb teak (root) – Gmelina arborea
• Patala – Trumpet (root) – Sterospermum suaveolens
• Shalaparni – Root – Desmodium gangeticum
• Prishniparni – Root – Uraria picta
• Brihati – Indian Nightshade (root) – Solanum indicum
• Kantakari – Yellow berried night shade (whole plant) – Solanum xanthocarpum
• Gokshura – Small caltrops (whole plant) – Tribulus terrestris
• Decoction of Dashamoola
• Ghrita – cow ghee 

Benefits of Shirashuladivajra Ras

• It is indicated in headaches due to various reasons.
• It has anti-inflammatory properties.
• It gives relief in pain, swelling and spasm of muscles.
• It gives relief in sinusitis.
• It gives strength to body and brain.

Indications of Shirashuladivajra Ras

• Headache due to sun
• Headache due to sinusitis
• Headache due to excessive work, lack of sleep, stress etc.
• Migraine, Head pain in one side/Adhashishi
• Headache due to excess Vata/Pitta/Kapha

Dosage of Shirashuladivajra 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 goat milk, honey or water.

Precautions of Shirashuladivajra Ras

• Self medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous, since it contains heavy metal ingredient.
• Take this medicine in precise dose and for limited period of time, as advised by doctor.
• Over-dosage may cause sever poisonous effect.
• It is best avoided in pregnancy, lactation and in children.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
•  Store in a dry cool place.