Swarna Vasant Malti Ras
Swarna Vasant Malti Ras is a rasa preparation, a herbo-mineral formulation of the rasa shastra tradition.
| Substance type | Herbo-mineral (rasa shastra) preparation, not a single plant |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Swarna Vasant Malti Ras, SwarnaVasantMaltiRas |
The evidence at a glance
1paper on this site for this drug, 0 with a DOI.
- 1Laboratory and animal studies
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Names and identification
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Swarna Vasant Malti Ras |
How does it work?
- Swarna Bhasma (gold nanoparticles) is traditionally regarded as a Rasayana; immunomodulatory effects have been proposed but are not established in humans
- Mukta Bhasma provides bioavailable calcium and conchiolin peptides that exert cooling, anti-inflammatory and antacid effects, pacifying Pitta dosha
- Gold preparations have been reported to affect sperm motility and prostatic activity; this is not established, and its relevance to the traditional use as a Vajikarana (aphrodisiac) is unclear
Which traditional uses are supported by research?
These summaries come from the source notes, which do not name the studies behind them.
- Rejuvenative and immunomodulatory: traditionally used as a Rasayana (rejuvenative). A clinical study reported systemic bioavailability of gold and no acute toxicity. Larger controlled trials are needed.
- Chronic fever and respiratory conditions: traditionally used for Jirna Jwara (chronic fever), Kasa (cough), and Shwasa (asthma) in clinical practice. Rigorous clinical trials of these uses are lacking.
What do recent studies show?
- Sharma DC, Jha J, Sharma P and others 2001. Evaluation of safety and efficacy of a gold containing Ayurvedic drug. Indian journal of experimental biology. PMID 11831371
20 male individuals taking 100 mg twice daily for 40 days (cumulative gold intake: 160 mg at 4 mg/day) showed no toxic effects based on clinical examination, unaltered body weight, absence of urinary pathology, and 30 sensitive biochemical and enzymatic tests. Gold was found in plasma, erythrocytes, and semen.
Only studies that could be traced to a published paper are listed here. An absence here means we could not identify the source, not that no work exists.
Recent safety updates
- The only published clinical safety study (2002) was small (n=20, male only) and of short duration (40 days); no long-term safety data exists in peer-reviewed literature
- Contains mercury as HgS and multiple metal bhasmas - heavy metal accumulation is a concern with prolonged use; gold was detected in plasma, erythrocytes, and semen indicating systemic distribution
- Strictly contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation, and children; not recommended for patients with pre-existing renal or hepatic disorders due to heavy metal content
- Must be sourced from GMP-certified manufacturers with batch-wise heavy metal testing; counterfeit or poorly prepared products pose significant toxicity risks
What is it made of?
Mineral/Elemental Profile
- Primary component: Mineral-derived preparation
- Note: Composition varies by specific preparation method
Dosage forms and preparation
Dosage Forms: Vati
Standard Dosage: 125 mg once or twice daily
Optimal Timing: Morning with honey and ghee; or with Chyawanprash
Storage: Airtight, premium container
Marker Compounds: Gold nanoparticles, Pearl calcium, Mercury sulfide, Saffron (Kesar)
Vehicle (Anupana): Honey + ghee, Chyawanprash, Guduchi Swarasa, or milk
Published research
Literature indexed in PubMed that concerns this subject, grouped by study type. A paper appearing here is a record of what has been published, not evidence that the subject works, and laboratory or animal results do not transfer to people. Study titles link to PubMed so you can read the source rather than take our word.
Laboratory and animal studies1
- 2001. Evaluation of safety and efficacy of a gold containing Ayurvedic drugIndian journal of experimental biology. PMID 11831371
Reviewed by Dr. Awadesh Pratap Singh, BAMS, on 11 October 2026. What that review covered.
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