Based on your question and the doctor’s suggestion of 65mg with honey, here is the information regarding preparation and dosage:
1. Preparation: Do you need to heat or make a powder?
Make a Powder (Pulverization): Yes, the Rasa Manikya you received, described as uneven “stones,” needs to be thoroughly crushed into a very fine powder before consumption. Ayurvedic rasa preparations are generally in a highly processed, micro-fine form (often referred to as Bhasma or fine Churna). Since your dose is only 65mg, it must be easily mixable with the honey, which requires the material to be completely powdered.
Heating: Do not heat the material at home. The preparation of Rasa Manikya involves complex, high-heat processes (puta) in a laboratory or pharmacy setting to purify the ingredients and render them safe and effective. Re-heating it at home is unnecessary and potentially dangerous.
Summary of Preparation: Gently crush the “stones” into a very fine powder using a mortar and pestle or by carefully rolling them between two hard surfaces, then sieve if necessary, ensuring it’s a smooth, homogenous powder suitable for mixing with honey.
2. How to make the correct dosage of 65mg?
Accurately measuring a micro-dose like 65mg (which is less than one-tenth of a gram) at home without the right tools is extremely difficult and risky. Heavy metal-containing medicines like Rasa Manikya must be measured precisely.
Professional Recommendation: The safest and most accurate way to get a 65mg dose is to ask your prescribing Ayurvedic physician to measure and dispense the exact amount for you, either pre-weighed in small paper packets or as pre-made pills (tablets/capsules) of the correct potency.
Average Doses: Standard dosages mentioned in Ayurvedic texts and by manufacturers for Rasa Manikya generally range from 60mg to 125mg or 125mg to 250mg once or twice a day. Your doctor’s suggested 65mg is a very low, precise dose, which underscores the importance of accurate measurement.
If you absolutely must do it at home (with extreme caution): You would need a highly accurate digital milligram scale (often used for jewelry or supplements) to measure the 65mg portion of the fine powder. Weighing a full 1000mg (1g) of the powder first and then attempting to divide it into 15 equal parts to get 65mg each is highly inaccurate and not recommended for potent medicines.
3. Method of Administration (Anupana):
Once the 65mg dose of the fine powder is accurately measured, it is traditionally mixed with the Anupana (vehicle) suggested by your doctor, which is honey
Take one tiny crystal and crush in between two clean spoons then measure in digital scale and then take never go with just a pinch like , because it’s potency will be very high even in milligrams
The doctor who have priscribed can best guide you, Mix the measured powder with honey (best medium for vitiligo / skin disorders).
Take it after meals, usually morning and evening.
Do not take with hot water, milk, or on an empty stomach.
don’t use single ras manikya with out any guidance
Hi Monika
If your Rasa Manikya is in crystalline or stone-like form, it must be powdered finely before use. Do not heat it directly. ✅ Steps to Prepare 65 mg Dose: - Powdering: - Use a clean mortar and pestle or a stainless steel grinder to crush the crystals into a fine powder. - Sieve through a fine mesh to ensure uniformity. - Measuring 65 mg: - Use a digital micro-scale (available online or at pharmacies) for accurate measurement. - If unavailable, 65 mg is roughly one pinch (between thumb and index finger), but this is not precise—best to use a scale. - Administration: - Mix 65 mg of powdered Rasa Manikya with 1 tsp of organic honey. - Take once daily, preferably on an empty stomach in the morning or after meals, depending on your digestion and doctor’s advice. - Duration: - Typically prescribed for 6–12 weeks, but must be monitored by a qualified Ayurvedic physician.
Hello Monika, I completely understand your confusion, Rasa Manikya often comes in a crystalline, stone-like form, and many people wonder how to correctly take it for vitiligo (Shwitra) since the dosage is very small.
✅ Understanding Rasa Manikya
Rasa Manikya is a Shuddha Haratala (Arsenic) preparation used in Shwitra (vitiligo), skin discolorations, and chronic skin disorders.
It is a Rasashastra mineral medicine, very potent even in microdose.
It has Tikta–Katu rasa, Ushna veerya, and Kaphahara–Kusthaghna properties — hence it helps to stimulate pigment (melanin) production.
Correct Dosage
👉 Recommended dose= 30–65 mg once or twice daily 👉 Anupana Honey or fresh butter 👉 Best time After meals
✅HOW TO TAKE (Step-by-Step)
1 Do NOT heat Rasa Manikya.
Heating will destroy its crystalline integrity and may make it unsafe. Use it directly as it is.
2. Powdering the crystals:
Use a clean, dry mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon. Crush a small portion gently until it becomes a fine red-orange powder. Store this powder in a clean, airtight glass bottle for daily use.
3. Measuring the Dose (65 mg):
65 mg is a microdose. You can measure it roughly using: The tip of a matchstick head or 1/8th of a small pea size.
If possible, use a digital milligram scale (commonly available online).
4. Administration:
Mix the powder with 1 tsp honey and lick slowly after food. Take once daily initially. Continue for 2–3 months under medical supervision.
✔️ Important Precautions
Always take Rasa Manikya under the supervision of an Ayurvedic physician (since it’s a mineral formulation).
Avoid overdose — more than 65–100 mg can cause Ushna veerya reactions like mouth ulcers, burning, or gastritis.
Avoid during pregnancy or in children without expert advice.
Take with cooling diet (no spicy or sour food).
✅SUPPORTIVE AYURVEDIC MEDICINES FOR VITILIGO
You can combine it with these for better results (after doctor approval):
1. Bakuchi Capsule – 1 twice daily after food 2. Khadirarishta – 20 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner
✅ External: Bakuchi Taila + coconut oil (1:2) – apply on white patches for 15–20 mins in morning sun (mild exposure only)
✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION
✅ Include:
Cow ghee (1 tsp daily) Amla, pomegranate, bottle gourd, green vegetables Soaked almonds, black sesame, and turmeric milk
❌ Avoid
Curd, fish, sour fruits, fermented food, non-veg Excess salt and sour foods together with milk
With proper dose and dietary care, you’ll notice gradual repigmentation and reduced patch spread within 2–3 months.
Wishing you a Good health😊
Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate
You should powder it and then as per doctor 's advice take the quantity with honey after food. Follow diet plan that has been instructed.
Rasa Manikya is an Ayurvedic formulation consisting of processed mercury and is traditionally used in various conditions, including skin diseases like vitiligo. Taking the right dose is important since its potent. Since you mentioned it’s like stone, preparation will first involve making it into a fine powder. Carefully crush the Rasa Manikya stones with a mortar and pestle, ensuring the powder is as fine as possible to promote even mixture and digestion.
Accurately measuring 65mg can be tricky without the right tools. It’s best to use a small, precise digital scale that can measure in milligrams. If a digital scale isn’t available, seek professional assistance from an Ayurvedic practitioner or chemist to obtain the accurate dose, as estimation by sight may not be safe or effective.
Once you’ve prepared the powder, you can mix the specified dose with honey. Honey acts as an anupana (a carrier substance) and helps in delivering Rasa Manikya effectively by aiding with absorption. Do this immediately before consumption to avoid moisture, which may alter the taste or consistency. However, don’t pre-mix large amounts, as it may affect potency.
It’s important to remember to follow your prescribed dose and not to increase it without consulting a healthcare professional. Given it’s potent and may have side effects if not used properly. Always follow any additional instructions or dietary recommendations provided by your doctor, as the integration of Rasa Manikya should account for your whole health context, particularly balancing your doshas and maintaining digestive fire (agni). Employ methods like regular health check-ups to ensure safe use, and quickly consult your Ayurveda specialist if experience any adverse reactions.
HELLO MONIKA,
In Ayurveda, vitiligo is categorised as “SWITRA” or “KILASA” , which refers to skin discolouration caused by an imbalance of doshas, particularly pitta( governs heat, metabolism, and pigmentation ) and sometimes kapha(governs stability and moisture). The disease is considered tridoshaja ( involving all three doshas), but with pitta dominance because pitta controls melanin or pigmentation in the skin.
ROOT CAUSES -improper diet- e.g; milk with fish, sour+ milk- viruddha ahara - poor digestion- leads to toxin buildup - emotional stress- aggravates doshas and autoimmune response -long term use of harsh medicines - vitamin and mineral deficiencies(especially B12, D, COPPER)
TREATMENT GOAL -stop the spread -detox the body -stimulate pigmentation - support long term skin healing -prevent recurrence - stop new spots, re-pigment exist ones, restore confidence and skin health naturally
START INTERNALLY WITH
1) BAKUCHI CHURNA- 125 mg once daily slowly increase to 250 mg with honey or ghee in morning = stimulates melanocytes
2) KHADIRARISHTA- 20 ml with equal water after lunch and dinner = detoxifies blood, clears skin
3) AROGYAVARDHINI VATI- 1 tab twice daily after meals = improves liver and metabolism
4) MAHAMANJISTHADI KASHAYA- 15ml with water twice daily before meals = anti-inflammatory, blood cleanser
5) GUDUCHI TABELTS- 1 tab twice a day in morning and night = builds immunity, reduces autoimmune reaction
6) RASAMANIKYA- 65 mg with honey in morning = stimulate pigmentation(best one )
LOCAL APPLICATIONS
1) BAKUCHI TAILA+ GOMUTRA - apply directly on spots , sit in early morning sun-10 mins, then wash
2) MANJISTHA+ NEEM+ TURMERIC+ BAKUCHI CHURNA PASTE - make a paste with rose water or aloevera gel apply for 20 mins then rinse = helps purify skin and reduce spread
3) NEEM OIL + COCONUT OIL(50:50)- apply at night = soothes skin, reduces inflammation
DIETARY GUIDLINESS TO FOLLOW STRICTLY
AVOID -milk+ sour fruits like orange, lemon - milk+ salt or salty snacks - fish + milk -curd, panner- especially at night - fermented foods- bread, vinegar, pickles -junk food, chocolates, cola, chips
INCLUDE -FRUITS=apple, papaya, pomegranate, jamun, figs -VEGETABLES= pumpkin, ash gourd, spinach,carrots -PROTEINS= moong dal , tofu, soaked almonds, ghee -SUPERFOODS= amla, turmeric, black pepper, sesame seeds -BUTTERMILK
DRINK warm water, avoid ice cold drinks. cook fresh food. try to eat at the same time daily.
LIFESTYLE AND MIND MANAGEMENT
PRANAYAM -Anulom vilom= balances all doshas, calms stress -SHEETALI/ SHEETKARI- cools pitta, soothes mind -Bhramari- calms nervous system and skin
OTHER -sleep by 10 pm -morning sun exposure for 10-15 min - avoid exposure to chemical creams, fairness products - try trakata(candle gazing) to stabilise mind and reduce emotional triggers
HEALING TIMELINES
1-2 MONTHS= skin health improves, new spots stop 3-6 MONTHS= light re-pigmentation starts 6-12 MONTHS= visible color returns in patches
DO FOLLOW CONSISTENTLY TO GET RESULT
HOPE THIS MIGHT HELP YOU
WISH YOU A SPEEDY RECOVERY
THANK YOU
HELLO MONIKA,
First, a word of caution Rasa Manikya Rasa is an Ayurvedic herbo-mineral medicine in the form of a classical preparation with Rasaka (zinc salts), Manahshila (arsenic disulphide) and other refined minerals. Due to its metallic and arsenical nature, it must be taken only under the direct observation of an experienced Ayurvedic physician who knows your case and can check your liver and kidney functions if required.
Don’t attempt to self-grind, heat, or process it yourself — it can be toxic from improper processing or wrong dosing.
About the form you have received The “stone-like” or crystalline fragments you observe are normal. It is not intended to be heated or melted. Ayurvedic pharmacies typically powder the material prior to dispensing; occasionally it becomes hard on storage.
How to prepare an active dose If your Ayurvedic doctor has already prescribed once daily, 65 mg, with honey, then: Do not warm it. If it is in stone form, take a little clean porcelain or glass mortar and pestle and grind just sufficient to prepare fine powder. You can also request your chemist to powder it precisely — this is safer and cleaner.
After being powdered, weigh the dose accurately with a digital milligram scale (jeweller’s scale). 65 mg = 0.065 g (very small quantity). Mix that 65 mg into 1 teaspoon of pure honey and take it once a day (after meals, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor).
Important usage reminders Do not take more than the prescribed amount. Avoid heat, alcohol, hot or sour food consumption during the treatment. Watch for side effects of nausea, metallic taste, skin irritation, or stomach upset — if any occur, stop and go to your Ayurvedic physician. Don’t go beyond the recommended period.
THANK YOU
Rasa Manikya is a traditional Ayurvedic formulation and indeed comes in a solid, stone-like form. To use it for vitiligo, you don’t need to heat it, but you will need to prepare it properly for ingestion. The key here is making it into a fine powder to ensure the correct dosage and safe consumption.
First, you’ll want to crush the stones into a fine powder. You could use a mortar and pestle for this, as it allows for better control over the powder’s fineness. Once you have a powder, use a precise measuring scale to weigh 65 mg. Electronic scales that measure in milligrams are ideal here to ensure accuracy. If you don’t have one, consider investing in one or check at your local pharmacy for assistance.
After preparing the powdered amount, mix it with a small quantity of honey to enhance palatability and aid in absorption. Do this once daily, preferably in the morning on an empty stomach. This process aligns with the Ayurvedic approach of balancing doshas and supporting dhatus, which is important in managing skin conditions like vitiligo.
Ensure you’re consistent with the dosage because exceeding it could be potentially harmful due to the presence of heavy metals in some traditional formulations. If you experience any adverse effects, it’s crucial to stop immediately and consult a healthcare provider. While Ayurveda offers supportive therapies, it’s important, especially with conditions like vitiligo, to also maintain communication with a dermatologist for ongoing advice and monitoring.
