- Cures Diseases leprosy, Chronic Diarrhea & Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Expels Toxins Of Any Plants & Microorganisms
- Cures Cold Sores, Eczema and Other Chronic Skin Diseases
- Cures Chronic Syphilis , Gonorrhea , & Piles
- Cures Eyes, Hysteria, Epilepsy, Delusions, Fever & Other Related Conditions
- Cures Hysteria & Other Mental Disorder
Preparation Method
First Method — Purified sulfur is processed with milk, a decoction of the four aromatic spices (cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaf, nagkesar), giloy juice, harad, bahera, amla, separate decoctions of these ingredients, juice of bhangra, and ginger juice. Each of these ingredients should be processed eight times, dried, and finely powdered. (Y. R.) Many physicians provide just one infusion instead of eight. However, using more infusions increases its potency.
Dosage
Dosage — Take ½ to 1 mash (around 0.5–1 gm) twice a day, mixed with an equal amount of sugar, along with milk. In cases of leprosy, consume it for one month with a decoction of daruharidra, turmeric, manjistha, anantamul, amla, gokhru, giloy, bark of black catechu, chopchini, and neem seeds. After a month, pause for another month and then resume. Continue this cycle for three years to fully heal all types of leprosy.
Cures Diseases leprosy, Chronic Diarrhea & Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Consuming this Gandhak (Sulfur) Rasayan according to Ayurveda Medical Book increases vitality and strengthens the body. It enhances digestive power and can eliminate itching, leprosy, and severe toxin-related diseases within two months of use. It cures chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and bloody dysentery, heals all forms of diabetes, alleviates all types of arthritis, stomach ailments, testicular swelling, and syphilis. With six months of use, it turns hair black and restores youthful strength. In summary, this elixir cures all kinds of diseases. It revitalizes even those who are close to death, making them strong and healthy with prolonged life. It increases vitality, balances the three doshas (vata, pitta, and kapha), reducing the excess and enhancing the deficient. It also cures chronic fever, all persistent diseases, jaundice, diabetes, anemia, tuberculosis, asthma, piles, and other ailments, making the body radiant.
Expels Toxins Of Any Plants & Microorganisms
If this Sulfur Rasayan is consumed along with Ras Sindoor or Suvarna Bhasma, it provides exceptional benefits for enhancing strength.
The properties of this Sulfur Rasayan are described in terms of curing many kinds of diseases, but it requires a special harmony between two key elements: blood and skin. If the blood has been contaminated for any reason, this elixir helps purify it thoroughly.
In addition to this, it transforms and purifies toxic substances accumulated in the body, restoring them to a healthy state. When impurities in the blood affect the sapta dhatus (seven bodily tissues) and lead to contamination, their essential qualities diminish, impairing their absorption and transformation. Therefore, it becomes necessary to purify the blood and restore the proper functioning of the dhatus. This process is effectively achieved through this elixir.
When a particular type of toxin circulates through the body for a prolonged period, it weakens the sapta dhatus and leads to chronic, stubborn diseases. This elixir works like nectar in treating such deep-rooted conditions.
Here, toxins are categorized into two types:
1. Poisons from the plant world (Sthavar Visha).
2. Poisons or toxins produced within the body from subtle microorganisms (Sharirika Sukshma Krimis).
This elixir proves highly effective in chronic conditions caused by general toxins and diseases like syphilis and gonorrhea, making it an excellent remedy for these advanced stages of toxin-related ailments.
The sulfur elixir is particularly useful for diseases where heat or burning sensations are the primary symptoms. These include burning in the mouth, hands, and feet, burning in the abdomen, an overall sense of heat throughout the body, burning inside the bladder, throat, and tongue, intense restlessness, experiencing a burning sensation throughout the body when moving or walking, burning when touching any part of the hands or feet, and a strong desire for cold compresses or wet cloths. When these symptoms are present, it indicates an increased intensity of pitta dosha.
These symptoms arise due to the accumulation of specific toxins (infectious microorganisms) in the body. In the chronic stages of syphilis, along with sulfur elixir, medicines like Upadansha Surya, Aptamool Rasayan, Malla Sindoor, and Vyadhiharan are prescribed. However, these medicines are not effective when there is excessive burning. While Upadansha Surya and other mercury-based medicines are potent against syphilis-causing microorganisms, Ayurveda requires a diverse range of treatments depending on the combination of toxins and doshas.
These symptoms of burning may occur due to poison produced by syphilis, infectious microorganisms (Putishukta), minor leprosy-related organic poisons, or other organic toxins. In such cases of pitta imbalance and blood poisoning, the sulfur elixir proves to be especially beneficial.
Cures Cold Sores, Eczema and Other Chronic Skin Diseases
In cases where there are fine or subtle blisters or eruptions, extreme dryness, itching, incomplete bowel movements, burning sensations after excessive scratching, or even bleeding, this remedy should be given along with sugar. It is also highly effective for chronic and persistent forms of dry eczema. Certain types of itching are caused by stubborn and irritating microorganisms that are difficult to eliminate.
By consuming Sulfur Rasayan, these microorganisms stop receiving nourishment, which weakens their strength in the blood and skin, gradually leading to disease relief.
Within two to three days of consumption, the blisters or eruptions may increase, creating the illusion that the condition is worsening. However, this is actually a sign that the medicine is working. Patients who have suffered from these conditions for years have experienced significant improvement after taking sulfur elixir. The more severe the condition, the more effective this elixir becomes. It is also useful in minor forms of leprosy similar to eczema.
The dosage should be 1–2 ratti (approximately 125–250 mg). As the disease’s intensity decreases, the dosage should be reduced. Eventually, the medicine should be given only once a week, with just one ratti per dose, until the skin clears up.
In cases where boils form on the scalp, emitting foul-smelling pus, either white or yellow, Rasaparpati is more beneficial than sulfur elixir. However, if the boils are dry, itchy, covered with white skin, and cause severe burning when scratched, sulfur elixir is an unmatched remedy. Additionally, if the patient experiences burning sensations in the scalp due to hair loss (Indralupta), sulfur elixir is extremely effective.
This elixir is particularly useful in pitta-dominant forms of major leprosy, but the primary symptom must be burning sensations. The leprosy should be dry and not ulcerated, with the poison localized in the blood and skin. If there are red patches or eruptions on the body, accompanied by intense itching and burning, this elixir should be administered.
The decoction of herbs such as Daruharidra, which was mentioned at the beginning, should be given alongside sulfur elixir to treat leprosy. This treatment should be continued for up to three years to completely eliminate the disease.
When eczema (pama) is suppressed, it often leads to the emergence of various other disorders. In many cases, one disease follows another in succession, much like a chain reaction. When eczema subsides, another ailment arises, and when that ailment is treated, eczema returns. This cycle of disease recurrence continues for a long period. For such conditions, sulfur elixir is an excellent remedy. Sometimes, eczema is completely cured, but in the process, a different disease appears, which, although not eczema, persists for a long time. Conditions such as chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headache, mouth ulcers, rumbling of gas in the abdomen, and burning sensations may arise, and this elixir is highly beneficial in such cases. Even with a minimal dosage, it provides excellent results.
In cases of chronic syphilis, other blood toxins, mercury poisoning (due to consumption of contaminated camphor or cinnabar), or chronic poisoning from plants, severe diarrhea or IBS may occur. These conditions are often accompanied by blood and mucus in the stool, sharp abdominal pain resembling knife-like stabs, or severe cramping. For these symptoms, sulfur elixir is highly effective. If there is spleen enlargement or weak digestion along with a burning sensation throughout the body, especially in cases of syphilis or other chronic organic poisons, sulfur elixir should be administered.
It is also effective in managing diseases such as diabetes and prameha (urinary disorders) that occur in overweight or extremely lean individuals. For overweight patients, guggulu, shilajit, and triphala are more beneficial, while lean individuals who develop these disorders due to other systemic conditions should be given sulfur elixir.
In cases where syphilis or other organic poisons have reached a chronic stage, causing damage to the nerves (vata channels), conditions like paralysis or other debilitating diseases can occur. For such disorders, sulfur elixir works remarkably well. It helps restore normal bodily functions by reducing the impact of the poisons.
Additionally, when constipation becomes severe, or hard lumps resembling areca nuts form in the intestines, and there is a failure to pass the lumps, along with symptoms like severe bloating and burning in the abdomen, mild lubrication (oil treatments) should be administered first, followed by the use of sulfur elixir for effective results.
Cures Chronic Syphilis , Gonorrhea , & Piles
In the chronic stage of syphilis, symptoms such as swelling in the joints, bleeding from the gums, lumps forming in various parts of the body, thickening of the blood vessels, loss of strength to stand, trembling in the hands and feet, and in severe cases, collapsing to the ground, are common. Other symptoms include itching in the chest and all over the body, fine eruptions, and burning sensations. In such cases, sulfur elixir is highly effective.
In the advanced stages of pushtashukta (chronic gonorrhea), symptoms like burning throughout the body, swelling and pain in the testicles, slight shrinkage, painful urination, and the release of pus in small quantities occur. In such conditions, sulfur elixir has shown excellent results on numerous occasions. Sometimes, the effects of pushtashukta can extend to causing eye pain, body aches, and even blindness, all of which can be effectively treated with this remedy.
In these intense conditions, sulfur elixir can be taken along with six masha (around 6 grams) of Sahasraka Phool and one ratti (around 125 mg) of Praval Pishti three times a day for faster recovery. External treatments should also be administered in the evening.
Many mistakenly assume that pushtashukta and pradar (discharge) are the same. However, pushtashukta is a condition related to the urinary tract and bladder, while pradar affects the uterus and reproductive organs. In pushtashukta, the discharge comes from the urinary tract, whereas in pradar, it is from the vaginal tract. If pushtashukta becomes chronic, the infection can spread to the uterus, leading to purulent discharge from the uterus as well. However, there is a significant difference between these two discharges. The discharge in pushtashukta is yellow, foul-smelling, and causes burning sensations.
Along with this, symptoms such as burning throughout the body, weakness, and pain in the hands and feet, all of which are pitta-dominant signs, can occur. In such disorders, sulfur elixir proves to be highly beneficial.
Arsha (piles) can be caused by various factors. If it is due to constipation, it can be particularly harmful. In cases where weakness in the large intestine or rectum causes piles due to pressure on the rectal area, leading to swollen edges, hot blood discharge, burning in the rectum, and extreme discomfort, sulfur elixir has been shown to provide excellent relief in numerous cases. Piles can also be hereditary or appear as a complication of other diseases. Some patients experience a combination of piles with other conditions, such as cough, epilepsy, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In others, piles may occur alongside apasmara (epilepsy) or other conditions in a cyclic manner, where one disease subsides, and another takes its place, repeating continuously. Sulfur elixir is particularly beneficial in treating such complex conditions.
Cures Eyes, Hysteria, Epilepsy, Delusions, Fever & Other Related Conditions
When the edges of the eyes become scaly, releasing a sharp vapor from within, causing intense itching, burning, and eventually pus formation, Gandhak Rasayan (Sulfur) should be used, especially if the root cause is excessive mercury consumption or infections like gonorrhea or syphilis.
For conditions like dry nasal passages with burning sensations, burning under and above the tongue, small children experiencing inflammation in the palate, perforations in the roof of the mouth, dry cough, or burning in the throat caused by ulcers, Gandhak Rasayan (Sulfur) is highly effective.
In cases of chronic ulcers, old bone-related wounds, or muscle-related wounds, Gandhak Rasayan is not frequently used. However, in situations where there is burning with lymph discharge, severe burning at the site of the wound, where the patient feels as if chili has been applied to the wound, this elixir has proven to provide swift relief. For dental issues, such as inflammation in the gums, where even slight contact causes bleeding, accompanied by burning and pus discharge, and in chronic cases that develop into osteomyelitis, Gandhak Rasayan can also be beneficial.
Conditions such as IBS, chronic diarrhea, tuberculosis, and other sensory impairments that follow these ailments, along with complications like constant discomfort and nighttime restlessness, are greatly alleviated by this remedy. In some cases, using brahmi as an adjunct helps further, especially in cases of intense mental and sensory disturbance.
Dosage — 1 to 4 ratti (approximately 125 mg to 500 mg) twice a day, administered with butter and sugar or clarified butter (ghee) and milk.
Benefits — Gandhak Rasayan (Sulfur) is highly effective in curing hysteria, epilepsy, delusions, fever, and other related conditions. It brings clarity to the senses, mind, and intellect by balancing all bodily tissues and restoring equilibrium to the body. If there is an excess of vata, where the body becomes dry, rough, and the skin appears discolored, or when ailments worsen after meals, Gandhak Rasayan is extremely helpful. It is especially effective when combined with preparations that contain rasna (Pluchea lanceolata). For patients experiencing insomnia, excessive burning, and cognitive disturbances with predominant vata imbalance, using brahmi in combination with Gandhak Rasayan provides additional benefits.
Cures Hysteria & Other Mental Disorder
In cases of Bhootonmada (demonic possession or hysteria), where the person delivers scholarly explanations or engages in conversation based on past memories, and the episodes of hysteria occur unpredictably, or in Kapha-dominant unmada (mental imbalance), where symptoms such as loss of appetite, lethargy, drowsiness, excessive sleep, and vomiting are present, a Gandhak Rasayan (Sulfur) infused with Brahmi works effectively.
For Manasika Chinta Janita Unmada (mental disorders caused by worry) and Pitta-dominant unmada, where symptoms such as anger, insomnia, redness of the skin, running around, or violent behavior are seen, Gandhak Rasayan should be given in very small quantities with Brahmi Ghrita or fresh milk. Alternatively, a cooling treatment like Tapyadi Lauh may be used.
Instructions — The patient should follow a proper diet, avoid exposure to heat or fire, refrain from excessive drinking of fluids, and reduce mental stress. Efforts should be made to keep the mind calm and joyful.
