Sukumara Rasayanam is a unique rejuvenative formulation that can be easily administered across different ages, sexes, body constitutions and pathological conditions. With its main ingredient as Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa), Sukumara Rasayanam works beautifully in restoring the fluid and doshic balance within the body, operating from the region of the Apana.
‘Sukumara’ is a Sanskrit word that has specific implications in Ayurvedic literature. It denotes an individual who is delicate in constitution and sensitive to the rigors of daily life. In the present day, it can be equated with individuals who are accustomed to a sedentary life, not capable of complying to strict diet restrictions and medicine, and with a sensitive body constitution in general.
- Combination of Punarnava (Boerrhavia diffusa), Dasamoola (the group of ten anti-inflammatory drugs), Trnapanchamoola (the group of five diuretics), Hapusha (Sphearanthus indicus), Pippali & Pippalimoola (Piper longum), Yashtimadhu (Glycirrhiza glabra), Madhuca (Madhuca longifolia), Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum), Jeevanthi (Holostemma ada-kodien), Erandamoola (Ricinus communis) and Aswagandha (Withania somnifera) in a nourishing and carminative base of Erandataila (Castor oil), Ghrta (Ghee), Guda (Jaggery) and Paya (Cow’s milk).
- Castor oil as a base has specific action in the pelvic region. In Sukumara Rasayanam, the base is a combination of ghee, castor oil, jaggery and cow’s milk. It is hailed by Ayurvedic physicians for its efficacy in managing tissue growths and herniations in the abdominal and pelvic regions.
- It acts as mild laxative and relieves pelvic congestion. Maybe used safely even in a child to overcome constipation and difficulty in micturition.
- Punarnava along with Dasamoola endows the formula with excellent anti-inflammatory property. Sukumara Rasayanam is a good remedy for chronic inflammatory disorders of the gut and bowel.
- It is very beneficial in improving renal health. Maintains fluid – electrolyte balance in the body, in patients weakened by age and disease.
- Restores hormonal balance in women. Sukumara Rasayanam is also effective in improving fertility and relieving hot flushes, excessive body heat, mood swings etc associated with menopause.
- Good carminative. Primes up the function of Apana vayu at its sthana. Improves digestive function and metabolism. Used widely in the management of metabolic syndrome.
- Sukumara Rasayanam is effective in the management of prostate enlargement, micturition defects and poor fertility in men and women.
Punarnava
- Punarnava or Boerhavia diffusa is known as Hogweed.
- It balances Vata and Kapha doshas.
- It is helpful in treating ascites.
- It is useful to treat menstrual pain.
Dashamoola
- Dashamoola or ten roots is an ayurvedic formulation.
- It uses ten of the most effective ayurvedic medicines.
- The ten roots used are:
- Agnimantha
- Bilwa
- Bruhati
- Gokshura
- Kantakari
- Kashmari
- Patala
- Prishniparni
- Shaliparni
- Shyonaka
- It is helpful in reducing pain.
- It is used to treat problems related to the female reproductive system.
Jivanthi
- Jivanthi or Leptadenia reticulata is an ayurvedic herb.
- It is helpful in nourishing and rejuvenating the body.
- It can reduce imbalance in all the three doshas.
- It helps to treat disorders of the reproductive organs.
Ashwagandha
- Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera is one of the powerful ayurvedic medicines.
- It is helpful in improving immunity.
- It has antioxidant properties.
- It is also used as a sexual stimulant.
Shatavari
- Shatavari or Asparagus racemosus is Indian asparagus.
- It works like a coolant.
- It helps to improve problems related to burning urination.
- It is helpful in improving conditions related to lethargy.
Adult: 10-15 gms at bedtime, ideally followed by a glass of warm milk.
Child: 3-5 gms at bedtime, ideally followed by a glass of warm milk.