Baidyanath (Jhansi) Ras Manikya Ras is an Ayurvedic medicine useful in treating various diseases due to vitiation of vata and kapha. It is a useful formulation in treating skin diseases, cough, and respiratory diseases. The name of the medicine is a misnomer as it does not contain Rasa or Manikya. Due to its color resemblance to ruby, this medicine is named so.

Ras Manikya Ras is prepared by heating Shuddha Haratala powder placed between Abharaka Patra (mica sheets). Haratala is Orpiment, which is a deep orange-yellow color sulfide of arsenic, with formula As2S3. Haratal is found in volcanic fumaroles, low-temperature hydrothermal veins, and hot springs. It is used in medicine preparation after proper purification.

 Ingredients of Ras Manikya Ras

• Shuddha Haratala – Purified and processed Orpiment (Arsenic tri sulfide)
• Shuddha Gandhaka – Herbal purified Sulphur
• Manashila – Purified and processed Realgar (Arsenic di sulphide)
• Shuddha Parada – Herbal purified Mercury
• Naga Bhasma – Lead Calx
• Tamra Bhasma – Bhasma prepared from Copper
• Abhraka Bhasma – Purified and processed Mica
• Loha Bhasma – Bhasma prepared from Iron
• Vataksheera – Latex of Nyagrodha – Ficus bengalensis
• Kashaya of Nimba – Neem – Azadirachta indica
• Guduchi – Indian Tinospora (stem) – Tinospora cordifolia
• Hrivera – Pavonia odorata
• Tala – Borassus flabellifer
• Vanari -Atmagupta – Velvet Bean (seed) – Mucuna pruriens
• Nila Jhintika
• Shobhanjana – seeds of Shigru – Moringa oleifera
• Mura
• Ajaji – Cuminum cyminum
• Nirgundi – Vitex negundo
• Karavira – Nerium indicum

Indications of Ras Manikya Ras

• Skin ailments, leucoderma/vitiligo
• Vatarakta (Gout)
• Jwara (Fevers)
• Kasa (Cough)
• Shwasa (Dyspnoea), Bronchial Asthma
• Arshas (Piles)
• Bhagandara (Fissures)
• Nadi Vrana (Chronic wounds)
• Phirana Roga (Syphilis)

Benefits of Ras Manikya Ras

• It balances excessive Vata and Kapha inside the body.
• It gives relief in fever due to the vitiation of Vata and Kapha.
• It is effective in difficult breathing, asthma, and excessive phlegm.
• It is indicated in the treatment of several chronic skin diseases such as leprosy, difficult-to-heal wounds, pus filled boils, excessive dryness of skin, rashes, eczema, leukoderma, etc.
• It reduces Vata inside the body and gives relief in Amavata, Vatarakt / Gout, and other nervous system disorders.

Dosage of Ras Manikya Ras

•  60 mg to 120 mg twice a day or as directed by a physician. 

Precautions of Ras Manikya Ras

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