Stanyajanana Rasayanam

March 28, 2017Last Updated: March 28, 2019

3 minutes read

Stanyajanana Rasayanam is used to increase breast milk production and treat STANYA DUSTI (DOOSHITA STANYA or vitiated milk). It also helps to prevent several diseases in breastfeeding babies and boosts their intelligence. It has galactagogue action, which helps to increases the breast milk supply. It also has detoxifying action on the milk, which improves the quality of the breast milk and enhances its digestibility for baby. In addition to these benefits, it also increases the immunity of both lactating mother and breastfeeding baby.

Stanyajanana Rasayanam Ingredients

Shali (Asian Rice) – Oryza Sativa
Kushta or Kuth (Indian Costus Root) – Saussurea Lappa
Kasha – Saccharum Spontaneum
Shashtika Rice
Gundra (Nagarmotha) – Cyperus rotundus
Madhukapushpa (Mahua) – Madhuca Longifolia
Hima or Sariva (Indian Sarsaparilla) – Hemidesmus Indicus
Jiraka or Jeera (Cumin Seeds) – Cuminum Cyminum
Kustmbari or Dhania (Coriander) – Coriandrum Sativum
Virana or Ushira or Khas (Vetiver) – Vetiveria Zizanioides
Durva (Dhoob or Bermuda grass) – Cynodon Dactylon
Ikshuvalika (Kokilaksha) – Asteracantha Longifolia roots
Ikshu Mool (Sugarcane Plant Root) – Saccharum Officinarum
Elkara – Oncidopsis Elkara
Shyonaka – Oroxylum indicum
Trijata (Dalchini – Cinnamon, Elachi – Green Cardamom, and Tejpata – Indian Bay Leaf)
Dhatri (Amla or Indian Gooseberry) – Phyllanthus Emblica
Krishna (Pippali or Long Pepper) – Piper Longum
Padmaka – Prunus Cerasoides
Ghee – Clarified Butter
Sharkara – Sugar

Pharmacological Actions

Stanyajanana Rasayanam has following medicinal properties:

Galactagogue
Breast milk Detoxifying
Digestive
Strengthening

Therapeutic Indications

Stanyajanana Rasayanam is helpful in following health conditions.

Low breast milk supply
STANYA DUSTI (DOOSHITA STANYA) – vitiated breast milk

Stanyajanana Rasayanam Uses & Benefits

There are main two indications for Stanyajanana Rasayanam.

To improve breast milk production
Detoxifying the breast milk

Low Breastmilk Supply

Low breast milk supply is a problem when breast milk production or its secretion is insufficient according to the appetite of the breastfeeding baby. However, it is a rare condition in the developed world, but it is a common condition in developing nations such as India, where women are not getting proper nutrition. Generally, low milk production is found in weak women. Stanyajanana Rasayanam has galactagogue action. It means it improves the production of the breast milk. It can be started after delivery if low milk supply and continued for 3 to 6 months.

STANYA DUSTI (DOOSHITA STANYA) – vitiated breast milk

STANYA DUSTI (DOOSHITA STANYA) is a condition known in ayurveda. In this condition, milk is vitiated. According to types of milk vitiation, the different signs appear in the milk and different symptoms appear in the baby. Regardless the type or symptoms, Stanyajanana Rasayanam can be used in all cases of STANYA DUSTI. It detoxifies the milk and improves its quality. It improves its digestibility for children and prevents many diseases occurring in childhood by boosting immunity of a breastfeeding baby.

Stanyajanana Rasayanam Dosage

The general dosage of Stanyajanana Rasayana is as follows.
Lactating Mothers	5 to 15 grams
Doses: 2 Doses per day
Best Time to Take: 2 Hours after Meal
Adjuvant: Warm Milk for increasing milk production; Warm water for treating STANYA DUSTI for 7 to 10 days, then start it with warm milk for increasing milk production.