BHASMAS & KSHARAS
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rasa preparations are fast acting and has been found effective in smaller doses compared to others. They are prepared from metals and minerals by a process of calcination. Some of the Bhasmas need strict diet restriction and can be administered with Physicians advice only. Dosage vary with each Bhasmas.
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ANNABHEDI SINDOORAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : ferric oxide
indications : giddiness, Tiredness, Burning sensation of Stomach, diseases caused by the increase of Pitha, diseases due to vitiation of Raktha, Anemia etc.
Dosage : 200 mg to 600 mg twice or thrice daily with lemon juice or honey.
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ABRAKA BHASMA
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : ferrus silicate and aluminium
indications : in diabetes, Leucorrhoea, Urinary stones, Chronic fevers, Acites and in Burning micturation.
Dosage : 200 mg to 400 mg twice daily either with Turmeric juice, Tender coconut water or other suitable Grithas, Honey, milk etc.
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AVILTHOLADI BHASMA
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Ref- sahasrayogam
ingredients : holoptelia integrifolia (poothikaranjam), musa paradisiacca (kadali), achyranthes aspera (apamarga), baliospermum montanum (danthi), calotropis gigantea (arka), ricinus communis (erandum) etc.
indications : In cases of oedema and Gulma it is very effective.
Dosage : 10 to 20 gm mixed with water is used to drink or for the preparation of rice or Barli.
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CHAYILYA BHASMA
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : mercuric sulphide (cinnabar).
indications : fever, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Skin diseases caused by the vitiation of Raktha.
Dosage : 30 mg to 100 mg twice or thrice daily with honey following strict regiem.
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GANDHAKA BHASMA
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : sulphur
indications : skin lesions, Itching, Chronic Ulcers, diseases caused due to the vitiation of Raktha etc.
Dosage : 400 mg to 1 gm with milk, butter or ghee twice daily. Strict food restriction in necessary.
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HINGULA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : red sulphide of mercury
indications : rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic fever, Intermittent fever, Skin lesions, Filariasis etc.
Dosage : 20 mg to 100 mg with honey twice or thrice daily following strict regiem.
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KANMADA BHASMA
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : potassium nitrate
indications : leucorrhoea, Burning micturation, Urinary stones, Premature ejaculation etc.
Dosage : 500 mg to 1 gm with milk, butter, honey or ghee daily twice or thrice.
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KALYANA KSHARAM
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Ref- ashtangahridayam
ingredients : zingiber officinale (shunti), piper nigrum (maricham), piper longum (pipali), emblica officinalis (amalaki), terminalia chebula (hareetaki), terminalia belLerica (vibheetaki), rock salt (saindavam), plumbago rossea (chithrakam) etc.
indications : oedema, Sprue syndrome, Piles, diseases of Spleen etc.
Dosage : 2 gm to 5 gm with hot water or butter milk twice or thrice daily.
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KANTHASINDOORAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : Ferroferric oxide
indications : acidity, Burning sensation of the stomach, Heartburn, Anemia and sleeplessness.
Dosage : 200 mg to 500 mg with ghee, butter, honey or with sugar twice daily.
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LOHA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : ferric oxide
indications : For Increasing and purification of blood. Effective in cases of Obesity, Giddiness, Palpitation, Anemia and Skin diseases.
Dosage : 200 mg to 800 mg twice or thrice daily with honey, lime juice, butter milk or ghee.
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MANDOORA SINDOORAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : ferric oxide (Rusted iron)
indications : in Jaundice, Oedema, Palpitation, Tiredness, Palour, Obesity etc.
Dosage : 300 mg to 600 mg twice daily with honey, buttermilk or with lime juice.
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MAKSHIKA SINDOORAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : chalco pyrite calx (contains iron, copper and sulphur)
indications : diabetes, Anemia, Oedema, Chronic fever, Epilepsy etc.
Dosage : 100 mg to 200 mg twice daily with honey.
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NAGABHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : lead oxide
indications : in all types of urinary diseases, Uterine bleedings and Leucorrhoea. It helps to improve general health and increases dhathupushti.
Dosage : 30 mg to 150 mg twice daily with honey or ghee.
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PAVIZHA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : calcium carbonate calx
indications : uterine bleedings, Leucorrhoea, Asthma, Cough. It increases the vitality of lungs.
Dosage :100 mg to 400 mg either with honey, sugar, butter, ghee or milk twice or thrice daily.
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RASA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : mercuric oxide
indications : in all types of Fevers, Asthma, Cough, Lucoderma, Cancers, Fistula, Chronic Ulcers etc.
Dosage : 30 mg to 60 mg twice daily following strict regime.
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RASAKARPOORA BHASMAM |
Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : mercuric chloride
indications : rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatic fever, in skin diseases, Lymphadinitis etc.
Dosage : 20 mg to 50 mg can be administered with strict regime.
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RASA SINDOORAM |
Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : red sulphide of mercury
indications : in all types of fevers, Asthma, Cough, Lucoderma, Cancers, Fistula, Chronic Ulcers etc.
Dosage : 30 mg to 60 mg twice daily following strict regime.
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SANKHA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : calcium carbonate calx
indications : Effective for indigestion, Belching, Heartburn, Sprue syndrome etc.
Dosage : 100 mg to 400 mg with honey, ghee or with buttermilk twice daily.
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SILASATHU BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : calx of gypsum
indications : diabetes, Urinary diseases, Premature ejaculation etc.
Dosage : 400 mg to 1 gm with honey, ghee or butter.
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SRINGA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : calcium phosphate
indications : leucorrhoea, Asthma, Cough, Burning micturation etc.
Dosage : 500 mg to 1 gm with honey or ghee. It can be taken with Dhathryadi Gritham Aswagandhadi Gritham, Sathavari Gritham etc. according to the nature of the disease.
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THAMRA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : calx of copper
indications : skin diseases, diseases of Liver and Spleen etc.
Dosage : 50 mg to 100 mg with honey twice daily. It can be used for external application in ulcer healing mixed with suitable oils.
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UNANI SINDOORAM
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Ref- sahasrayogam
ingredients : ferric oxide (gairikam), sodium alum
indications : in Excessive menstrual bleeding and bleeding from the throat due to cough.
Dosage : 500 mg to 1gm with honey, buttermilk or with ghee twice daily.
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VANGA BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : tin oxide along with traces of iron and aluminium.
indications : leucorrhoea, diabetes, urinary diseases etc.
Dosage : 100 mg to 400 mg with honey or ghee. For Ulcer healing it can be mixed with suitable oils and applied externally.
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VELLI BHASMAM
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Ref- rasaratnasamuchayam
ingredients : calx of silver.
indications : cough, Asthma, Fever, diseases due to the vitiation of Vatha and Pitha. It increases vigor and vitality.
Dosage : 20 mg to 60 mg with honey or ghee.
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