Sidh Makardhwaj; Uses/ Indications, Dosage, Side Effects

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Sidh Makardhwaj is a popular Kupipakwa rasayan, prepared with Swarna (gold), parade (mercury), Gandhara (sulfur) in a specific ratio mentioned in Ayurvedic Formulary of India[rx]. It has been used in the Indian Systems of Medicine for centuries with claimed efficacy and safety for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, neurological disorders, as a Rasayana for vigor and longevity of life[x]. It is prepared by a specific process of constant heating for more than 24 h converting...

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Sidh Makardhwaj is a popular Kupipakwa rasayan, prepared with Swarna (gold), parade (mercury), Gandhara (sulfur) in a specific ratio mentioned in Ayurvedic Formulary of India^[rx]. It has been used in the Indian Systems of Medicine for centuries with claimed efficacy and safety for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, neurological disorders, as a Rasayana for vigor and longevity of life^[x]. It is prepared by a specific process of constant heating for more than 24 h converting it in a stable compound (mercury sulfide)^[rx].

Siddha Makardhwaj is an Ayurvedic medicine, with herbal and mineral ingredients, in tablet form. It is used for rejuvenation, convalescent and aphrodisiac therapy. This medicine is used more in the North Indian Ayurvedic treatment method and should only be taken strictly under medical supervision.

Siddha Makardhwaj from Baidyanath contains active ingredients like makardhwaj, camphor, nutmeg, rich, clove and amber like herbs that provide safe and natural treatment in conditions like old age debility, sexual debility, cardiac problems and asthma. Makardhwaj balances vata, pitta and kapha. It is an alternative tonic and a stimulant used in the rundown condition. Makardhwaj successfully eliminates weakness from the body and generates power. As an aphrodisiac, it is highly effective in sexual problems. It has anti-aging properties too. Take one tablet twice a day with milk/water or as directed by your ayurvedic physician. This ayurvedic medicine has no side effects. The pack contains 1gm powder.

Siddha Makardhwaj Benefits

Siddha Makardhwaj is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Neurological disorders, Neural disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.

The complete list of uses and indications for Siddha Makardhwaj is as follows:

Neurological disorders
Neural disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis
Siddha Makardhwaj may also be used for purposes not listed here
It is used for rejuvenation and anti-aging treatment
It is used in aphrodisiac therapy.
It is also used in convalescent therapy.

Dosage

1 capsules twice daily.

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