Baidyanath (Jhansi) Makardhwaj is an Ayurvedic mineral-based preparation used for its aphrodisiac characteristics. It beefs up the body and is beneficial in almost all types of diseases.  It also enhances the effectiveness of other medicines. It is recommended by others. In different diseases, it is given along with different adjuvants.

Ingredients (Composition) of Makardhwaj

• Shuddha Parad (Purified Mercury)
• Shuddha Gandhak (Purified Sulphur)
• Swarna (Gold)

Medicinal Properties of Makardhwaj

• Alterative
• Cardiac Stimulant
• Nervine Stimulant
• Digestive Stimulant
• Aphrodisiac
• Androgenic
• Adaptogenic
• Analgesic
• Antirheumatic
• Antimicrobial
• Antibacterial
• Mucolytic

Therapeutic Indications of Makardhwaj

• Erectile Dysfunction
• Impotency
• Premature grey hair
• Wrinkles due to age
• Tuberculosis
• Bradycardia (abnormally slow heartbeat)
• Pneumonia
• Chronic cough with excess sputum production
• All types of fever (as per ayurvedic fever – JWARA Classification)
• Cardiac Asthenia
• All types of Debilitating Conditions
• Visceroptosis (Enteroptosis)

Uses of Makardhwaj

• It is used to improve the strength of the heart.
• It is used in anti-aging and aphrodisiac treatment.
• It helps to relieve fever, and dyspepsia.
• It helps to improve immunity.

Dosage & Administration of Makardhwaj

The general dosage of Makardhwaj (Simple) is as follows.

• Infants-Contraindicated
• Children- Not recommended
• Adults-30 to 125 mg
• Pregnancy-Not recommended
• Geriatric(Old age)-30 to 125 mg
• Maximum Possible Dosage (per day or in 24 hours)-250 mg (in divided doses)

Side Effects of Makardhwaj

• This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
• Self-medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
• It is to be avoided in children and pregnant and lactating mothers.
• Overdosage may cause many side effects including gastritis.

• Take this medicine in precise doses and for a limited period, as the doctor advises.

• Keep out of reach and sight of children. Store in a dry cool place.

Baidyanath (Jhansi) Rajbati (Gandhak Bati) has Deepan (improving appetite) and Pachan (digesting) properties. Raj Gandhak Vati is helpful in impaired digestion as it improves the digestive fire responsible for the digestion of foods.

Gandhak Vati is a classical Ayurvedic medicine for treating various digestive system-related problems. Gandhak Vati has Deepan (improving appetite) and Pachan (digesting) properties. Gandhak vati is helpful in impaired digestion as it improves the digestive fire responsible for the digestion of foods. For improving digestion and assimilation, 2-4 tablets can be taken with hot water after meals. This medicine is also indicated in abdominal gas, constipation, bloating, hyperacidity, and many other abdominal disorders. Gandhak Vati is also known as Raj Vati. 

Ingredients  

• Suddha Gandhak -  Purified Sulphur is useful in cough, asthma, consumption, general debility, enlargement of liver and spleen, chronic fevers, etc. It is well well-known medicine for diseases of the skin. In combination with jaggery or cream of milk, it is given for diseases like hemorrhoids, prolapses and stricture, and chronic skin diseases.
• Shunthui  -  The oil secretion in the body is boosted as it contains aromatic oil. Despite being pungent, Shunthi is very helpful in increasing the quality of semen. It also helps in constipation because of its quality of digestion effect after consumption. It helps check vomiting, promotes the voice effect, and is useful in many gastric ailments. It is useful in elephantiasis, abdominal digestion, and edema and relieves pain in piles.
• It has the quality of absorbing water from the walls of the intestines and thus it is useful in solidifying fecal substances. To check skin rashes, it should be taken with jaggery. When taken with onion juice, it helps check vomiting.
• Sendha Namak
• Neembu Swaras

Ingredients

• Ajeerna (indigestion)
• Aruci (anorexia), low appetite
• Constipation
• Hyperacidity
• Mucus in stool
• Abdominal pain
• Helps to improve digestion and appetite
• Gulma

Dosage

• 1 – 2 tablets 1 – 2 times a day, before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor with lukewarm water.

Precautions

• It is best to avoid it during pregnancy, lactation, and in children.
• Over-dosage may cause a slight burning sensation in the abdomen.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Store in a cool dry place.

Baidyanath (Jhansi) Kafkuthar Ras Tablet is an herbal Ayurvedic medicine. It is useful in the treatment of phlegm, and respiratory infections. This medicine contains Lauha and Tamra bhasma which loosens cough and helps in easy expulsion. The other medicinal herbs used in the preparation of this medicine are Pippali, Maricha, and Sonth (known as Trikatu). 

Ingredients of Baidyanath Kafkuthar Ras

 Parada  – Purified and processed Mercury

• used to boost the immune system, to improve strength, in cardiac diseases, colicky abdominal pain, urinary tract-related diseases, fistula in ano, inflammatory conditions, tuberculosis, chronic respiratory conditions, asthma, anemia, obesity, nonhealing wounds, and digestive problems.  

Gandhaka – Purified and processed Sulphur

• It is prepared by processing purified Sulphur in herbal ingredients.
• Sulfur/Sulfur is known as ‘Gandhak’ in Sanskrit and Hindi due to its strong peculiar rotten-egg-like smell.
• It is a non-metallic element found in nature.
• There are four varieties of Sulphur viz. red, yellow, white, and black. Of these, the red and black are not available now.
• Yellow variety is used for internal use and white is used for topical application. 

Vyosha – Pepper, long pepper and ginger

Tamra Bhasma – Copper Bhasma

• It improves skin complexion, digestion power, body strength and immunity, and intelligence.
• It is an excellent rejuvenating, anti-aging medicine.
• It relieves a burning sensation, used in treating memory loss, dizziness, excessive thirst, diabetes, Cachexia, Tissue wasting, Urinary disorders, Alcoholism, Poisoning, Fever, Uterine disorder, Epilepsy

Ayas Bhasma – Iron Bhasma

• It is nourishing, sweet, sour, and bitter.
• It is coolant in nature and heavy to digest.
• It has scraping quality, hence useful in cardiovascular diseases.
• It improves strength, immunity, skin texture, complexion, memory, intelligence, and digestive power and acts as a natural aphrodisiac.
• It is useful in gastric complaints, skin diseases, eye disorders, bloating, splenomegaly, helminthiasis, obesity, diabetes, vomiting, asthma, bronchitis, herpes, abdominal colic, chronic respiratory disorders, liver disorders, piles, fistula, chronic diseases, emaciation, muscle wasting, dizziness, delusion.

The above ingredients are ground with

• Kantakari rasa (Juice extract of Solanum xanthocarpum)
• Dhattura rasa (Juice extract of Datura metel)
• Katuki rasa (Juice extract of Picrorhiza kurroa)

Indications of Baidyanath Kafkuthar Ras

• Coughing
• Phlegm
• Difficult breathing
• Fever due to cough and respiratory infection

Dosage of Baidyanath Kafkuthar Ras

• 1 – 2 tablets once or twice a day before or after food or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

Precautions of Baidyanath Kafkuthar Ras

• This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
• Self-medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
• It is to be avoided in children and pregnant ladies.
• Overdosage may cause many side effects including gastritis.
• Take this medicine in precise doses and for a limited period, as advised by the doctor.
• This medicine contains heavy metals and should be taken with the precaution in patients with BP and diabetes.

Talisadi Churna is an ayurvedic remedy used for cough and digestive ailments including loss of appetite, anorexia, and irritable bowel syndrome. It is also useful in chronic fever associated with respiratory disorder

Ingredients (Composition) of Talisadi Churana

• Abies Webbiana (Talispatra or Indian Silver Fir)
• Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum)
• Sonth – Zingiber Officinale
• Pippali (Long Pepper) – Piper Longum
• Vanshlochan (Tabashir) – Bamboo Manna
• Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
• Dalchini (cinnamon)
• Misri (crystallized sugar lumps)

Medicinal Properties of Talisadi Churana

• Antitussive
• Bronchodilator
• Expectorant (mild)
• Mucolytic
• Anti-inflammatory (effect appears on respiratory tract)
• Antiviral
• Antibacterial
• Antimicrobial
• Carminative

Therapeutic Indications of Talisadi Churana

• Asthma
• Cough
• Common cold
• Chronic bronchitis
• Whooping cough (pertussis)
• Upper respiratory tract infections
• Gas or flatulence
• Bloating
• Abdominal distension
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Loss of appetite
• Anorexia

Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Talisadi Churana

• Talisadi Churna is effective in both types of cough – Productive and Non-productive cough. Due to the high content of Misri (crystallized sugar lumps), it becomes more useful in Non-productive cough.
• However, the other ingredients in Talisadi Churna have antitussive, mucolytic, and expectorant action, which make it effective in productive cough as well.
• In both conditions, a proper use of adjuvant is required.
• In dry cough (non-productive cough), one should take it with Ghee and honey.

Dosage of Talisadi Churana

• Infants-50 mg per Kg body weight
• Children-500 mg to 1 gram
• Adults-1 gram to 3 grams

Precautions of Talisadi Churana

• In higher doses, it may cause a burning sensation and gastritis.
• People with diabetes best avoid this, as it contains sugar as an ingredient.

Baidyanath (Jhansi) Brahmi Ghrit

Baidyanath (Jhansi) Brahmi Ghrit is a polyherbal ayurvedic medicated ghee containing brahmi (Bacopa monneri), vacha (Acorus calamus), kushtha (Sassurea lappa), shankhapushpi (Convolvulos pluricalis), trikatu and other herbs in cow ghee. In Ayurveda, Brahmi (Bacoppa monniera) is considered an agent which stimulates and nourishes the brain. It is used to improve memory, intelligence, learning skills, and speech and helps in various brain-related diseases. Brahmi is a proven nootropic (cognitive enhancer)agent. Brahmi Ghrita improves mental functions such as cognition, memory, intelligence, motivation, attention, and concentration.

Ingredients of Baidyanath Brahmi Ghrita

• Bacopa Monnieri - interacts with serotonergic systems, but its main mechanism concerns promoting neuron communication. It does this by enhancing the rate at which the nervous system can communicate by increasing the growth of nerve endings, also called dendrites. Bacopa monnieri is also an antioxidant. 
• Acornus Calamus -  Despite safety concerns, the calamus is commonly used by mouth for different stomach problems, including ulcers, inflammation of the stomach lining (gastritis), diarrhea, intestinal gas (flatulence), upset stomach, and many more.  
• Convolvulus Pluricaulis -  is a cooling agent, tonic, and blood purifier. It is used to treat many skin disorders and is known to have a calming effect on the nervous system. Other medicinal uses of Khas-Khas include ringworm treatment, indigestion, and loss of appetite.
• Clarified Butter 

Benefits of Baidyanath Brahmi Ghrita

• It is alterative, brain tonic, sedative, and nervine tonic.
• It is medhya Rayasana (neurotonic).
• It helps improve intellect, memory, learning ability, concentration and other brain functions.
• It helps improve speech and cures hoarseness of voice and other speech-related issues.
• It helps with learning and memory disorders.
• It helps lower serum urea and serum creatinine in dose dose-dependent manner.
• It is very nutritious.
• It is known to help with internal dryness.
• It improves weight, luster, and digestion.
• It is beneficial in constipation.
• It gives strength to the brain, nerves, eyes, rectum, and other body organs.
• It balances Pitta and Vata disorders.
• It nourishes gastrointestinal mucosa, lubricates it, enhances the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and strengthens the colonic flora of useful microbes.

Indications of Baidyanath Brahmi Ghrita

• Fatigue,
• Myalgia–depression-induced body aches
• Stress disorder
• Apasmara (Epilepsy) Psychiatric disorders
• Insanity
• Hysteria
• Brain tonic, Improves memory
• Cognitive problems
• Mental Diseases
• Mental retardation
• Sleep disorders
• Impairment of speech and voice
• Speech problem
• Infertility
• Skin diseases

Effect of Baidyanath Brahmi Ghrita

• Calms Vata,Pitta and Kapha

Dosage of Baidyanath Brahmi Ghrita

• As medicine –quarter to half teaspoon with water, usually before food, once or twice a day, or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
• For the Panchakarma preparation – Snehana procedure, the dose depends on the disease status and the judgment of the Ayurvedic doctor.

Precautions of Baidyanath Brahmi Ghrita

• There are no known side effects with this medicine. However, it is best to use this product under medical supervision. Self-medication with this medicine is discouraged.  
• In very high doses, it may cause diarrhea and indigestion.
• People suffering from obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, Diabetics, and high cholesterol should use this medicine with precaution.
• It is usually administered with warm water.

Baidyanath (Jhansi) Chandrodaya (Antardhoom) is an ayurvedic formulation with ingredients like gandhak & Swarna, Parada, etc. that can be used to treat and strengthen the heart, lungs, intestines, liver & brain, and it also useful in regaining vitality, memory & general debility.

Ingredients of Baidyanath Chandrodaya (Antardhoom)

• Parad
• Gandhak & Swarna 

Dosage of Baidyanath Chandrodaya (Antardhoom) 

• 25 mg. With madhu. 

Precautions of Baidyanath Chandrodaya (Antardhoom)

• This medicine should only be taken under strict medical supervision.
• Self-medication with this medicine may prove to be dangerous.
• Over-dosage may cause severe side effects including gastritis, increased menstrual bleeding, etc.
• It is best avoided in pregnant and lactating mothers and children.
• Take this medicine in precise doses and for a limited period, as advised by the doctor.
• Keep out of reach and sight of children.
• Store in a dry cool place.