Baidyanath Sootshekhar Ras No. 1 | Ayurvedic Relief for Hyperacidity & Heartburn

In Ayurveda, dosha imbalance related to excess body heat is linked with aggravated Pitta. Improper diet and lifestyle habits may lead to symptoms such as heartburn, acidity, digestive discomfort and burning sensations in the body. Ayurvedic texts describe specific formulations made with cooling and balancing ingredients to help manage these conditions naturally. 

Baidyanath sutshekhar ras with gold is a classical Ayurveda formulation mentioned in the sacred pages of Siddha Yoga Sangraha. In the ancient texts, it is mentioned simply as Sootshekhar, but popularly known as Sootshekhar Ras No 1. The tablet, when taken with proper adjuvants such as ghee and honey, helps manage conditions such as gastritis, heart burn, cough, hiccups, nausea and vomiting.

Sootshekhar ras ingredients such as Shanka bhasma helps reduce aggravated Pitta, thereby easing the symptoms in the body. The deepana-pachana (digestive and carminative) ingredients like pepper, cardamom etc. when blended with minerals like gold, enhances the therapeutic efficiency and helps provide relief from persistent hiccups, cough, nausea, hyperacidity and related symptoms.

Sootshekhar Ras Benefits:

• Aids relief from hyperacidity and acid reflux
• Helps reduce heartburn
• Delivers comfort in nausea 
• Eases hiccups and digestive irritation
• Supports healthy digestion 
• Traditionally useful in Pitta-dominant conditions

Sootshekhar Ras dose:

Adults: Take 1 to 2 tablets.
Children: Take one-fourth of the adult dose.
Frequency: To be taken every 3 to 4 hours during the day, depending on the condition and physician’s advice.
Recommended adjuvants (Anupan): May be taken with 1.5 g cow’s ghee and 3 g honey, or with sweet pomegranate juice, brinjal juice or sharbat/syrup, as directed.

Special Traditional Usage for Hiccups & Heartburn:
For relief from hiccups and heartburn, Sutshekhar ras tablet may be taken along with a freshly prepared herbal drink made using:

• Lajamand (water prepared from puffed rice) - 15 g
  
• Small cardamom - 2 to 4 pods
• Mishri (rock sugar) - up to 3 g
• Water - 250 ml

Boil the mixture until approximately one-fourth remains, strain, allow it to cool and take 1-2 teaspoons along with the tablet or as directed by an Ayurvedic physician.

Sootshekhar Ras side effects:

Overdose and prolonged use without supervision can cause potential side effects including digestion problems, consistent metallic taste in mouth and gastritis. 

Sootshekhar Ras ingredients:

Each 125mg tablet contains:

• Swarna Bhasma - 9.4 mg
• Purified Mercury - 9.4 mg
• Purified Sulphur - 9.4 mg
• Purified Vatsanabh - 9.4 mg
• Dhatura seeds - 9.4 mg
• Purified Tankan - 9.4 mg
• Tamra Bhasma (Copper calx) - 9.4 mg
• Shankh Bhasma (Conch shell calx) - 9.4 mg
• Baelgiri - 9.4 mg
• Kachur - 9.4 mg 
• Dry Ginger - 3.13 mg
• Black Pepper - 3.13 mg
• Long Pepper - 3.13 mg 
• Cinnamon - 2.34 mg
• Tejpatra (Bay leaf) - 2.34 mg
• Nagkesar - 2.34 mg
• Small Cardamom - 2.34 mg
• Excipents
• Bhavana dravyas (triturating liquids)

Indications of Sootshekhar Ras:

• Hyperacidity
• Burning sensation in the chest
• Abdominal pain
• Burning sensation in the throat
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Pitta-dominant disorders
  
• Persistent hiccups
• Gulma (abdominal lumps)
  
• Heartburn
• Cough
• Weak digestion

Product Form: Tablet

Product weight or Net Qty:

The product is available as:

• Baidyanath Sootshekhar Ras No 1 10 tablets
• Baidyanath Sootshekhar Ras No 1 25 tablets 

Safety Information / Precautions to be taken:

• Read label carefully before use
• Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children
• Use only under medical guidance
• Do not exceed recommended dosage

Conclusion:

Baidyanath Sootshekhar Ras is a trusted Ayurvedic formulation for managing acidity, heartburn, nausea, hiccups, and digestive imbalance. It supports the natural digestion process and supports Pitta balance in the body, reducing symptoms like burning sensation, heartburn, etc., available in its original form through BodyStop.

Additional Information:

What to Eat:

• Wheat or barley roti
• Old rice
• Sattu
• Moong dal or soup
• Pointed gourd
• Bottle gourd
• Bitter gourd
• Ridge gourd
• Sponge gourd
• Greens
• Brinjal
• Pomegranate
• Apple
• Ash gourd / Petha
• Coconut
• Banana
• Sweet ripe mango
• Coriander
• Cumin
• Turmeric
• Rock salt
• Small amount of raw ginger
• Honey
• Mishri
• Milk
• Fresh butter
• Ghee
• Amla chutney

What Not to Eat:

• Sour foods
• Bitter foods in excess
  
• Sesame
• Black gram (Urad dal)
• Curd
• Alcohol
• Fried foods like puri, pakodi etc.

Who Should Not Eat:

• Pregnant and lactating mothers
• Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
• Liver-related disorders
• Allergy to any ingredient

Concerns It Can Help With:

Baidyanath Sootshekhar Ras 1 can ease the symptoms related to Pitta dosha imbalance in the body like burning sensation, hyperacidity, vomiting, nausea, cough etc.

Manufacturer info:

Shri Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan Pvt. Ltd.
1, Mirzapur Road, Naini, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh – 211008

Registered Office & Customer Care: “Baidyanath Bhawan”
1, Gupta Lane, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700006
Customer Care: 011-43507777

Email: cc@baidyanath.org