Rasahriday Hemagarbha Pottali (also known as Hemagarbha Pottali Ras) is a powerful herbo-mineral Ayurvedic formulation prepared according to the principles of Rasashastra. It is highly valued for its potency, quick action, compact form, and long shelf life, making it one of the most effective “emergency medicines” in Ayurveda.
This medicine is prepared using purified heavy metals and precious bhasmas (calcined minerals), bound together through special Shodhana (purification) and Maran (calcination) processes. Because of its unique preparation, it offers fast relief in conditions like respiratory distress, fever, digestive weakness, low immunity, and chronic debilitating diseases
Key Ingredients
- Suddha Parada (Purified Mercury)
- Suddha Gandhak (Purified Sulfur)
- Swarna Bhasma (Gold ash)
- Tamra Bhasma (Copper ash)
- Processed with Aloe vera juice (Kumari Swarasa) or Chitrak root decoction (Chitrakmool Kwath)
Benefits & Indications
- Acts as a Rasayana (rejuvenative) – boosts strength, vitality, and immunity
- Useful in respiratory problems – cough, asthma, breathlessness
- Helps in chronic fever and tuberculosis (Rajayakshma)
- Improves digestion and nutrient absorption (Grahani, Agnisadanam)
- Enhances Ojas (vital energy) and clears body channels (Srotoshodhana)
- Provides anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound healing support
- Works quickly in emergency conditions like sudden weakness, low energy, or collapse
Safety & Precautions
- Safe at therapeutic dose – proven in modern toxicity studies (90-day trial showed no major adverse effects at normal dosage)
- Overdose risk – very high doses (10× therapeutic) may cause mild, reversible kidney or intestinal effects
- Not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Must always be used in purified (Shuddha) form and prepared as per classical guidelines
- Self-medication is not advised because it contains metals like mercury and copper