Agnikumar Ras — an Ayurvedic remedy for digestion and kindling Agni

Hello! My name is Agnikumar Ras and I am created to kindle the digestive fire (Agni) and restore the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. I am primarily used for digestive disorders (ajirna), loss of appetite, diarrhea and dysentery, malabsorption syndrome (sprue), vomiting and nausea due to indigestion. I also help with abdominal pain, dyspepsia, gastroenteritis, constipation, bloating and excess mucus (kapha), and some classical sources mention me for edema, inflammation and anemia as well.

My base form is tablets (pills), traditionally weighing about 125 mg each.

My main benefits

• I kindle the digestive fire.
• I help with acute and chronic indigestion, relieving heaviness and bloating in the abdomen.
• I soothe diarrhea, dysentery and malabsorption syndrome, when food is poorly absorbed due to weak digestion.
• I reduce nausea and vomiting that arise specifically from indigestion.
• I help eliminate excess mucus (kapha) from the digestive tract.
• I gently stimulate intestinal peristalsis and ease the condition in constipation related to weak digestion.

My indications

• Indigestion (ajirna)
• Loss of appetite (anorexia)
• Diarrhea
• Dysentery
• Malabsorption syndrome (sprue)
• Vomiting due to indigestion
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dyspepsia
• Gastroenteritis
• Constipation caused by weak digestion
• Bloating and heaviness in the abdomen
• Excess mucus (kapha)
• Edema
• Inflammatory processes of the digestive tract
• Anemia (as an adjunct)

My effect on doshas

I pacify Vata and Kapha doshas. Due to my sharp, heating nature (mainly due to pepper) I increase Pitta dosha.

My composition

• Maricha (Piper nigrum) ~40%
• Kaparda Bhasma (calcined cowrie shell) ~15%
• Visha / Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox, purified) ~15%
• Shankha Bhasma (calcined conch shell) ~15%
• Rasendra (purified mercury) ~5%
• Gandhaka (purified sulfur) ~5%
• Tankana (purified borax) ~5%

Maricha (black pepper) - the main component by volume, sharp and warming, kindles Agni and helps eliminate excess kapha and mucus.

Kaparda Bhasma (cowrie shell ash) is traditionally used for abdominal pain and weak digestion, considered a source of calcium.

Visha (purified Vatsanabha) is used in minimal, carefully purified amounts and, according to classical views, powerfully stimulates the digestive fire and relieves pain.

Shankha Bhasma (conch shell ash) traditionally reduces excess acidity and bloating, supporting digestion.

Rasendra (purified mercury) together with Gandhaka (sulfur) form the base - kajjali, the traditional basis of many herbo-mineral Ayurvedic preparations.

Tankana (purified borax) helps break down mucus and stagnant masses in the digestive tract, supporting lightness of digestion.

Dosage:

Usually I am taken as 1 tablet (125–250 mg) 1–2 times a day, before or after meals, or as prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor. The course of use usually lasts up to one month.

The exact dosage is prescribed by an Ayurvedic doctor or health specialist.

The recommended dosage of a specific manufacturer's product is indicated on the package label.

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