Baidyanath Basantkusumakar Ras (S.M.C.Yu) / Basant Kusumakar Ras

Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is an ayurvedic herbal mineral medicine used as anti-hyperglycaemic, aphrodisiac and cardioprotective agent. It is famous for diabetes mellitus in which it is effective for normalizing and stabilizing the blood glucose level. In addition to diabetes, Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is recommendable for mens problems, urinary disorders, nervous disorders, and in geriatric diseases

Ingredients (Composition) of Baidyanath Basantkusumakar Ras (S.M.C.Yu) :

• Swarna Bhasma
• Rajat Bhasma
• Vanga Bhasma
• Naga Bhasma
• Lauha Bhasma
• Abhraka Bhasma
• Pravala Bhasma
• Mukta Bhasma
• Rasa Sindur

Medicinal Properties of Baidyanath Basantkusumakar Ras (S.M.C.Yu) :

Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) has following healing properties.

• Anti-hyperglycemic & Anti-diabetic
• Aphrodisiac
• Rejuvenative agent
• Anti-aging
• Cardioprotective and cardiac tonic
• Analgesic
• Androgenic
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-stress
• Antitussive
• Haematinic (increases hemoglobin levels)
• Immuno-modulator (Due to Swarna Bhasma)
• Muscle relaxant
• Libido Stimulant

Therapeutic Indications of Baidyanath Basantkusumakar Ras (S.M.C.Yu) :

• Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is helpful in following health conditions.

• Diabetes

Diabetic complications :

• Diseases of Heart and blood vessels Coronary Artery Disease & Atherosclerosis
• Neuropathy (Nerve Damage) Tingling, Numbness, or Loss of sense
• Erectile Dysfunction (commonly used)
• Diabetic Carbuncles
• Alzheimers disease (rarely used)

Geriatric Disorders :

• Breathing Troubles
• Fatigue
• Heart diseases
• Liver disorders (rarely used)
• Dry cough (rarely used)

Womens Health :

• Leucorrhoea (rarely used)
• Debility after excessive uterine bleeding (rarely used)

Hemophilia ;

• Headache due to nervine weakness (rarely used)

Benefits & Medicinal Uses of Baidyanath Basantkusumakar Ras (S.M.C.Yu) :

Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) provides nourishment and strength to organs like pancreas, heart, testes, ovaries, brain, reproductive organs, and lungs. Generally, it is ayurvedic supplement for these organs. However, nowadays, it becomes famous for diabetes due to its potent anti-hyperglycemic effect. It lowers blood glucose level without causing hypoglycaemia.

Diabetes Mellitus :

Studies have shown that Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) has significant anti-diabetic and anti- hyperglycemic properties, so it is beneficial for diabetes mellitus type 1 and diabetes mellitus type 2. However, it does not lead to low blood glucose level (hypoglycemia) like modern anti-diabetic drugs or insulin.

Diabetic Neuropathy :

Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) due to Raupya (Rajat) Bhasma and other ingredients is beneficial in preventing and treating diabetic neuropathy. However, diabetic neuropathy requires long-term administration of medicines, so Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) cannot be used more than 4 weeks due to metallic formulation.

Diabetic Carbuncles :

Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is also helpful in diabetic carbuncles. In this case, it is used for restoring weakness and controlling high blood glucose levels. Raupya (Rajat) Bhasma in it also speeds up the recovery process and reduces inflammation, redness, and prevents infections. However, Tapyadi Loh is a drug of choice for diabetic carbuncles, but Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) indirectly helps curing the condition. Other beneficial remedies are Daruhaldi (Berberis Aristata), Mahatiktam Kashayam, and Nimbadi Kashayam.

Weight Gain & Physical Strength ;

In general, Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is not used for gaining weight. It is only recommendable when weight loss occurs unintentionally due to diabetes. It provides strength to the body and muscles and it does not increase fatness in the body. For increasing physical strength, it should be used along with Ashwagandha powder in VATA cases and with Shatavari and Yashtimadhu (Mulethi) in PITTA cases. The best adjuvant for gaining weight and strength is cows milk.

Dosage & Administration of Baidyanath Basantkusumakar Ras (S.M.C.Yu)

The general dosage of Vasant Kusumakar Ras (Swarna Moti Yukta) is as follows.

• Infants-CONTRAINDICATED
• Children-NOT RECOMMENDED
• Adults-125 mg or 1 Tablet
• Pregnancy-CONTRAINDICATED
• Geriatric(Old age)-125 mg or 1 Tablet
• Maximum Possible Dosage-500 mg per day (in divided doses)
• Twice Daily with appropriate adjuvant as per health conditions
• When to Take-After Food or as recommended