🩺 About Narasimha Rasayanam - It is a classical Ayurvedic rasayana formulation, mainly used for strength, stamina, hair health, and rejuvenation. - It contains ghee, sugar, herbs like Amalaki, Bhringaraj, and others. - It is generally nourishing and supportive for Vata-related weakness.
⚠️ Why You May Be Getting Frequent Colds - Narasimha Rasayanam is heavy, sweet, and cooling in nature. - If your digestion (Agni) is weak, it may produce Kapha aggravation → leading to frequent colds, congestion, or phlegm. - Since you already have a tendency to catch colds often, this rasayana may increase Kapha unless balanced properly.
🌿 How to Use Safely - Dosage: 1–2 teaspoons once daily. - Anupana (vehicle): Warm milk or warm water — this helps balance the cooling effect. - Timing: Best taken in the morning or at bedtime, but always after food (never on empty stomach). - Avoid: Taking it with cold water, curd, or heavy Kapha foods (fried, dairy at night, ice creams).
✅ Supportive Ayurvedic Tips - Add Trikatu churna (pippali, black pepper, ginger) — ½ g with honey once daily — to balance Kapha and improve digestion. - Drink warm water throughout the day. - Include Tulsi tea or ginger tea to reduce cold tendency. - Practice light exercise or yoga daily to improve circulation and immunity.
Warm Regards DR. ANJALI SEHRAWAT
NARASIMHA RASAYANAM IS MAINLY USED TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL STRENGTH STAMINA IMMUNITY AND TISSUE NOURISHMENT SO IN GENERAL IT IS A GOOD MEDICINE FOR GAINING BODY STRENGTH HOWEVER SINCE YOU ARE GETTING FREQUENT COLDS IT INDICATES KAPHA DOMINANCE OR WEAK AGNI IN SUCH CASES HEAVY SWEET RASAYANA MEDICINES CAN SOMETIMES INCREASE KAPHA AND TRIGGER MORE COLD OR NASAL SYMPTOMS YOU DO NOT NEED TO STOP NARASIMHA RASAYANAM BUT IT SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE RIGHT WAY USE A SMALL DOSE HALF TO ONE TEASPOON ONCE DAILY PREFERABLY IN THE MORNING AFTER FOOD AND AVOID TAKING IT AT NIGHT ALWAYS TAKE IT WITH WARM WATER OR WARM MILK BOILED WITH A PINCH OF DRY GINGER OR BLACK PEPPER TO BALANCE FREQUENT COLDS YOU CAN ADD TRIKATU CHURNA ONE PINCH ONCE DAILY BEFORE FOOD OR SITOPALADI CHURNA TWO GRAMS ONCE DAILY WITH HONEY THIS WILL SUPPORT DIGESTION AND RESPIRATORY IMMUNITY
Yes 1tsp with milk
Narasimha Rasayanam is generally used to improve strength and immunity. If you get colds frequently, it may still be okay, but it should be taken with caution. In some people, especially those prone to cold, cough, or mucus, it can increase cold symptoms if the dose or timing is not right. Guidance: Take it only after food, not on an empty stomach Use a small dose . Avoid cold foods, curd at night, refrigerated items Prefer warm, light, easily digestible food If cold symptoms increase, stop and consult.
Yes definitely you can take
HELLO,
You mentioned that you catch colds frequently, but there are no other accompanying symptoms, In Ayuveda -Frequent colds often indicate a weakened immune system -It can also be related to kapha imbalance, which shows as congestion, heaviness, and susceptibility to infections -Sometimes , agni(digestive fire) is low, making the body less efficient at converting food into energy and immuity
Since you are taking Narasimha Rasayana for strength, this is appropriate but it’s important to support your immuity and balance kapha to prevent colds
TREATMENT GOALS -boost immunity and overal strength -reduce susceptibility to frequent colds -improve respiratory and digestive health -enhance energy ,stamina, and mental clarity
INTERNAL MEDICATIONS
A) NARASIMHA RASAYANA= 1 tsp twice daily taken with warm milk or water for 3-6 months = nourishes muscles, strengthens immune system, and enhances vitality
B) SUPPORTING MEDICATIONS
1) CYAWANPRASHA = 1 tsp in morning daily supports immunity and vitality
2) TRIKATU= 1/4 tsp with warm water before meals supports respiratory health and clears mucus
3) ASHWAGANDHA CHURNA= 1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime for long term stamina and stress reduction
C) IMMUNITY BOOSTER (if prone to colds)
4) GUDUCHI GHAN VATI= 2 tabs in morning enhances immunity and reduces recurrent infections
-Honey + ginger juice= for mild respiratory congestion
EXTERNAL THERAPIES
1) OIL MASSAGE= daily warm sesame oil massage enhances circulation and immunity
2) STEAM INHALATION= with tulsi or ginger for nasal congestion
3) NASAL DROPS= 2 drops of anu taila In each nostril daily morning , supports respiratory tract and prevents recurrent cold
LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS
SLEEP= 7-8 hours of proper sleep to allow immune recovery
EXERCISE= gentle yoga, walking, or light cardio to improve circulation and stamina
STRESS MANAGEMENT= meditation or breathing exercises, as stress lowers immunity
YOGA= focus on poses that improve lung capacity and overall strength -Tadasana -bhujangasana -setu bad hasana -ardha matsyendrasana= strengthen body and improve circulation -Shavasana= relaxes body and mind, enhances recovery
PRANAYAM= boosts respiratory health and immunity -Anulom vilom= balances prana and kapha -Bhramari= clears nasal passages and calms the mind -Kapalbhati= stimulates metabolism and strengthen agni, if not prone to severe pitta imbalance
DIET -Prefer light, warm, easily digestible foods -use digestive spices= black pepper, cumin, ginger, turmeric -avoid cold, oily, heavy foods or excessive sweets -include seasonal fruits and vegetables -drink warm water or herbal teas throughout the day
Warm rice porridge, dal soups, steamed vegetables, herbal teas (ginger , tulsi)
HOME REMEDIES -warm turmeric milk before bed -steam inhalation with Tusi or ginger during early signs of cold -honey + ginger juice for mild cough or throat irritation -Gargling with warm salt water to prevent throat infections
Narasimha rasaana is suitable for building strength and immunity, but it must be supported by kapha balancing measures (diet, medicines, lifestyle)
Ayurveda emphasizes management- combining medicines, diet, lifestyle, yoga and mind body care
Consistency is key- immunity and strength improve gradually over 3-6 months
Avoid excessive cold exposure, irregular sleep, and heavy kapha promoting foods
DO FOLLOW
HOPE THIS MIGHT BE HELPFUL
THANK YOU
DR. MAITRI ACHARYA
Hello I get why you’re concerned. If you’re trying to get stronger but keep catching colds, it usually means your body’s immunity (Ojas) is down, and maybe Kapha and Agni are out of whack.
YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Frequent colds, without a ton of other stuff going on, points to: * Low Ojas (immunity) * Slightly too much Kapha * Maybe weak digestion (Mandagni)
So, the goal is to get stronger without making Kapha or mucus worse.
About Narasimha Rasayanam
Narasimha Rasayanam is usually pretty good for: * Getting stronger * Low energy * Sexual weakness * Feeling generally run-down
It mostly nourishes * Mamsa Dhatu (muscles) * Shukra Dhatu (vitality)
Is it okay if I’m always catching a cold? 👉 Yes, but be careful.
Since it’s: * Heavy * Sweet * Can increase Kapha
It might: * Make more mucus * Make colds worse if you have weak digestion
How to Take Narasimha Rasayanam Safely
Dose: 1/2 teaspoon (3–5 grams) Just once a day
Best time: Morning, after you’ve eaten
Anupana (super important for you): Take it with: Warm milk + a tiny bit of dry ginger (saunth) OR Warm water + a tiny bit of black pepper
This helps stop Kapha from building up.
What else can I do to Avoid Colds?
To balance Kapha and boost immunity:
Simple stuff you can do every day: –Drink a cup of warm water with ginger –Steam your face 2–3 times a week –Avoid cold water, yogurt at night, and ice cream
When NOT to Take Narasimha Rasayanam
Stop taking it if you get: * A constantly stuffy nose * A heavy chest * Gross, thick white phlegm * Loss of appetite
That means Kapha is going up.
A Good Plan for You
For strength + immunity:
Morning: Narasimha Rasayanam (small dose) Evening: Guduchi or Tulsi tea
That way, you can get stronger without getting sick all the time.
You can keep taking Narasimha Rasayanam, but: Take a small amount, with warming herbs, and watch your digestion. Otherwise, it might make you more likely to catch a cold.
One big rule: Rasayana only works if your digestion (Agni) is good. If not, it turns into Kapha.
Warm Regards Dr. Snehal Vidhate
NARASIMHA RASAYANAM IS MAINLY USED TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL STRENGTH STAMINA IMMUNITY AND TISSUE NOURISHMENT SO IN GENERAL IT IS A GOOD MEDICINE FOR GAINING BODY STRENGTH HOWEVER SINCE YOU ARE GETTING FREQUENT COLDS IT INDICATES KAPHA DOMINANCE OR WEAK AGNI IN SUCH CASES HEAVY SWEET RASAYANA MEDICINES CAN SOMETIMES INCREASE KAPHA AND TRIGGER MORE COLD OR NASAL SYMPTOMS YOU DO NOT NEED TO STOP NARASIMHA RASAYANAM BUT IT SHOULD BE TAKEN IN THE RIGHT WAY USE A SMALL DOSE HALF TO ONE TEASPOON ONCE DAILY PREFERABLY IN THE MORNING AFTER FOOD AND AVOID TAKING IT AT NIGHT ALWAYS TAKE IT WITH WARM WATER OR WARM MILK BOILED WITH A PINCH OF DRY GINGER OR BLACK PEPPER TO BALANCE FREQUENT COLDS YOU CAN ADD TRIKATU CHURNA ONE PINCH ONCE DAILY BEFORE FOOD OR SITOPALADI CHURNA TWO GRAMS ONCE DAILY WITH HONEY THIS WILL SUPPORT DIGESTION AND RESPIRATORY IMMUNITY
I would suggest you to take Chyavanprash 2tsp once daily before food with water/ milk, as it will help improve immunity, strength, and improve respiratory system also. Do pranayam lom -vilom bhastrika daily for 5-10mins twice. Do Nasya with Anu tel 2drops in both nostril twice daily.
