Key takeaways
- Shree Dhootapapeshwar is a long-established maker of classical Ayurvedic medicines in Maharashtra.
- It is particularly known for rasa shastra (herbo-mineral) preparations.
- Kutaj Parpati is a classical parpati made with kutaj and processed minerals.
- Parpati and other mineral preparations should be taken only under medical supervision.
- Check the batch, expiry and seal before use.
Shree Dhootapapeshwar is a name many Ayurvedic doctors know well, particularly for its classical herbo-mineral medicines. This guide explains the brand, what a parpati is, and the product in our Dhootapapeshwar products collection.
About Dhootapapeshwar
Shree Dhootapapeshwar Ltd is based in Panvel, Maharashtra, and has made classical Ayurvedic medicines since the nineteenth century. It is especially associated with rasa shastra, the branch of Ayurveda devoted to preparing minerals and metals, and many of its products are prescribed by name by Ayurvedic practitioners.
The Dhootapapeshwar range we stock
| Category | Products | Points to note |
|---|---|---|
| Parpati | Kutaj Parpati tablets | Herbo-mineral; take under supervision |
What is a parpati?
Parpati are a special group of rasa shastra preparations. Purified mercury and sulphur are combined into a black compound called kajjali, melted gently and pressed into thin flakes between banana leaves, which gives the preparation its name (parpata means a thin flake). Herbal ingredients may then be added. Kutaj Parpati combines this base with kutaj (Holarrhena antidysenterica), a classical herb associated with digestion. Because parpati contain processed minerals, they are used in small doses and only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Our guides to ras medicines and bhasma and pishti explain this group of medicines further.
How to check a genuine Dhootapapeshwar pack
- The manufacturer's name and address, and a drug manufacturing licence number
- A batch number, manufacturing date and expiry date printed (not handwritten) on the pack
- An intact seal, cap or blister, and the MRP printed on the pack
- The full composition and directions for use
If anything looks altered, smudged or missing, do not use the product. Our checklist on how to read an Ayurvedic medicine label explains each point.
Buying Dhootapapeshwar products retail or wholesale
You can order single packs, or packs of two and three at a lower price per unit, from our Dhootapapeshwar collection. Pharmacies, clinics and resellers can send a product list for wholesale rates; our wholesale buying guide explains how it works.
Our recommendation
Choose the Dhootapapeshwar product your doctor or Ayurvedic practitioner has named, check the pack details above, follow the label dose and buy sealed packs with a long expiry from a GST-registered seller.
