Medicinal Properties

1. Aam Pachak (Detoxifier)
2. Carminative
3. Digestive Stimulant
4. Antiulcerogenic
5. Antacid
6. Cholagogue (promotes the discharge of bile)
7. Antispasmodic
8. Cardioprotective
9. Antianginal
10. Antiarrhythmic
11. Neuroprotective
12. Anti-inflammatory
13. Antioxidant
14. Febrifuge
15. Antitussive
16. Anticonvulsant
17. Antidepressant

Benefits & Medicinal Uses

As per above list, Sutshekhar Ras has wide range of indications. Its main action is on Pitta and Vata dosha and can be used in all diseases with aggravation of Pitta and Vata that are related with following organs:

1. All organs of abdomen – stomach, liver, small intestine, large intestine, colon, pancreas, spleen, and gall bladder.
2. Heart and blood vessels
3. Brain and nerves
4. Lungs

Gastritis, Hyperacidity, GERD, Heartburn, Acid Reflux

Sutshekhar Ras reduces the increased sourness and sharpness or penetrating powder of Pitta. These things are responsible for increasing acid production in the stomach and increasing the sensitivity of the gastric mucosa. The increased sensitivity leads to inflammation of the lining of the stomach, which is called gastritis. Same things occur in hyperacidity, heartburn, GERD or indigestion, but the mechanism may be different. For example, in heartburn and GERD, acid backs up into the food pipe due to irritated esophageal sphincter. The continuous irritation of the sphincter leads to its malfunctions. This irritation occurs due to increased sharpness of the Pitta dosha, according to ayurveda.

As Sutshekhar Ras acts on these things and restores the balance, so gives relief from all gastric diseases occurring due to this. Therefore, it is highly useful in hyperacidity, gastritis, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), or acid reflux. It soothes the gastric mucosa, and linings of the oesophagus, and esophageal sphincter, which helps to reduce their irritation and ultimately cures these problems.

Loss of Appetite

Sutshekhar Ras is a good remedy when loss of appetite is linked with Pitta conditions like heartburn, acid reflux, or hyperacidity as discussed above. It maintains and restores the natural balance in acid secretion and reduces gastric irritation. The second action also appears on the mind and improves the desire to eat.

Many people with liver disorders also reported poor appetite. If Pitta is the main condition in other associated symptoms, then Sutshekhar Ras is useful. If condition is likely to be Kapha, then Arogyavardhini Vati is more beneficial.

Headache & Migraine

Sutshekhar Ras gives relief from headache and migraine. In particular, it provides relief from Vata and Pitta type headache characterized with following symptoms:

• Throbbing pain
• Pulsating pain
• Migrating pain from front to back of the head
• Stiffness
• Anxiety
• Shooting pain
• Burning pain
• Piercing
• Penetrating pain
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Burning sensation in head or eyes
• Pain worsen with hot sun, bright light or high temperature or by spicy food

All these symptoms denote the aggravated Vata and Pitta. Sutshekhar Ras provides relief in all these cases. In Pitta cases, Praval Pishti and Mukta Pishti should also be added for enhancing effects of Sutshekhar.

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