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Iron Bhasma
Iron ash
Lauha Bhasma (Ayurveda)
Lcags Thal (Tibetan)
Lauha Bhasma (Ayurveda)
Lcags Thal (Tibetan)
Minerological name:
Ferrum
Parts used:
Because of the difficulty in reduction, Iron more than other metals is often recommended to have more putums (firings). It is most potent after having 100 putums (firings)
1. Lauha Bhasma: Bhasma prepared from several putums (firings).
2. Shatputi Lauha Bhasma: Bhasma prepared from 100 putums (firings)
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter, Sweet
Iron Bhasma principally settles Kapha (Phlegm) and Pitta (Bile)
Classification:
Ferrum
Parts used:
Because of the difficulty in reduction, Iron more than other metals is often recommended to have more putums (firings). It is most potent after having 100 putums (firings)
1. Lauha Bhasma: Bhasma prepared from several putums (firings).
2. Shatputi Lauha Bhasma: Bhasma prepared from 100 putums (firings)
Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry. Bitter, Sweet
Iron Bhasma principally settles Kapha (Phlegm) and Pitta (Bile)
Classification:
Uses:
1. Benefits Liver, Nourishes Blood:
–Anemia
–promotes Complexion
–general debility
–enhances Strength, Virility and Intellect
2. Opens Obstructions:
–Liver and Spleen diseases from obstruction (Ayurveda, Tibet)
–Jaundice
3. Clears Heat, Resolves Phlegm:
–bronchial Asthma, chronic Bronchitis
–Obesity
–Fever due to poisoning (Tibet)
4. Strengthens Kidneys:
–Edema
–Nephritis
–Leukorrhea
–Diabetes
5. Kills Worms:
–used for Worms and Parasites
Dose:
125–250mg, twice daily with Honey and Ghee
Shatputi (100 firings) Bhasma: 60–125mg
Comment:
Bhasma prepared from Iron Rust (Mandura) is generally considered superior.
Purification:
1. Iron may first be Purified as the general method for preparation of Metals (see under Gold Bhasma).
Preparation:
125–250mg, twice daily with Honey and Ghee
Shatputi (100 firings) Bhasma: 60–125mg
Comment:
Bhasma prepared from Iron Rust (Mandura) is generally considered superior.
Purification:
1. Iron may first be Purified as the general method for preparation of Metals (see under Gold Bhasma).
Preparation:
Main Combinations:
1. To strenthen Blood, Triphala, Withania, Iron Bhasma, Long Pepper
Major Formulas:
Candraprabha Vati
Five Medicines with Iron Pill (Saptamruta Loha)
Great Cold Compound Precious Black Pill (Tibetan)
Great Precious Hot Compound (Rin chen tsha sbyor chen mo)
Great Precious Iron Pill (Rin chen lchags ril cheng mo)
Precious Wish Fulfilling Jewel (Rin chen ratna bsam 'phel)
Cautions:
None noted
Toxicity:
–Toxicity study of Lauha Bhasma (calcined iron) in albino rats.
–Toxicity and recovery studies of two ayurvedic preparations of iron.
Main Preparations used:
None noted
Toxicity:
–Toxicity study of Lauha Bhasma (calcined iron) in albino rats.
–Toxicity and recovery studies of two ayurvedic preparations of iron.
Main Preparations used:
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1. Pharmaceutical study of Lauha Bhasma.
2. The chemical role of natural substances used in Lauha Bhasma preparation.
3. Standard manufacturing procedure of Teekshna lauha bhasma.
4. Scientific validation of the different purification steps involved in the preparation of an Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Lauha bhasma.
5. Critical review on the pharmaceutical vistas of Lauha Kalpas (Iron formulations).
6. Standardization and bioavailabililty of ayurvedic drug lauha bhasma part-1 physical and chemical evaluation.
2. The chemical role of natural substances used in Lauha Bhasma preparation.
3. Standard manufacturing procedure of Teekshna lauha bhasma.
4. Scientific validation of the different purification steps involved in the preparation of an Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Lauha bhasma.
5. Critical review on the pharmaceutical vistas of Lauha Kalpas (Iron formulations).
6. Standardization and bioavailabililty of ayurvedic drug lauha bhasma part-1 physical and chemical evaluation.