Markava Rasayanam – Ingredients, Uses and, Dosage

Markava Rasayanam or Markava Rasayana is an ayurvedic medicinal preparation. It is mainly used in treating shwitra (leucoderma).

Ingredients of Markava Rasayanam

Drava Dravya (liquid material)

1. Thila Taila (oil of  Sesamum indicum)

Prakshepaka Choorna (powders to be added)

1. Markava/Bhringaraja (Eclipta prostrata)

Preparation of Markava Rasayanam

Markava plant has to be fried in an iron pan using sesame oil and then it is used for consumption.

Indication of Markava Rasayanam

1. Shwitra (leucoderma)

Dosage:

In general 10 to 20 gms once or twice daily or as directed by the physician

Anupana (adjuvant) :

It should be taken along with milk boiled with Bijaka (Pterocarpus marsupium).

Reference:

1. Ashtanga Hrudaya Chikitsa Sthana Shwitrakrimi Chikitsa – 20/ 8

Also Check Avalgujabeejaadi Choornam, Avalgujabijadi Gulikawhich are also used in treating Shwitra (leucoderma).