Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is an ayurvedic herbal mineral medicine used as anti-hyperglycaemic, aphrodisiac and cardioprotective agent. It is famous for diabetes mellitus in which it is effective for normalizing and stabilizing the blood glucose level. In addition to diabetes, Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is recommendable for men’s problems, urinary disorders, nervous disorders, and in geriatric diseases.
Ingredients (Composition) of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta)
- Swarna Bhasma
- Rajat Bhasma
- Vanga Bhasma
- Naga Bhasma
- Lauha Bhasma
- Abhraka Bhasma
- Pravala Bhasma
- Mukta Bhasma
- Rasa Sindur
Medicinal Properties of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta)
Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta)
Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is helpful in following health conditions.
Diabetes
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)
Memory Loss (in diabetes)
Nocturia
Insomnia (in diabetes)
Geriatric Disorders
- Breathing Troubles
- Fatigue
- Heart diseases
- Liver disorders (rarely used)
- Dry cough (rarely used)
Women’s Health
- Leucorrhoea (rarely used)
- Debility after excessive uterine bleeding (rarely used)
Hemophilia
Headache due to nervine weakness (rarely used)
Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta)
Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta) due to Raupya (Rajat) Bhasma and other ingredients is beneficial in dealing with diabetic neuropathy. However, diabetic neuropathy requires long-term administration of medicines, so Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) cannot be used more than 4 weeks due to metallic formulation.
A short course with Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 dls with inflammation, redness, and infections. However, Tapyadi Loh is a drug of choice for diabetic carbuncles, but Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) indirectly helps in this condition. Other beneficial remedies are Daruhaldi (Berberis Aristata), Mahatiktam Kashayam, and Nimbadi Kashayam.
Weight Gain & Physical Strength
In general, Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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.
Dosage & Administration of of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta)
The general dosage of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is as follows.
- Infants-CONTRAINDICATED
- Children-NOT RECOMMENDED
- Adults-125 mg or 1 Tablet
- Pregnancy-CONTRAINDICATED
- Geriatric(Old age)-125 mg or 1 Tablet
- Maximum Possible Dosage-1-2 tablet twice a day , 500 mg per day (in divided doses)
- Twice Daily with appropriate adjuvant as per health conditions
- When to Take-After Food or as recommended
Side Effects of of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta)
Generally, the short-term use of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) 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 (Swarna Moti Yukta) if used in dosage higher than 500 mg per day and on long-term basis.