Lauh bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of anaemia and associated complications. This medicine is prepared from iron. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.
BENEFITS OF LAUH BHASMA
- This medicine is used in the treatment of anaemia and associated complications due to its haematogenic property.
- It is effective in skin diseases.
- As per Ayurveda classics, it balances kapha and pitta dosha.
- This medicine is used as a natural rejuvenator and provides immunity.
- This medicine is also good for the eyes.
INDICATIONS OF LAUH BHASMA
- Anaemia
- Eye disorders
- Skin diseases
- Liver diseases
- Respiratory disorders
- General debility
- Emaciation
- Indigestion
- Diabetes
- Piles
- Vomiting
INGREDIENTS OF LAUH BHASMA
| SL NO | SANSKRIT NAME | ENGLISH | LATIN | ACTION |
| 1 | LOHA | Iron | Tonic and provide immunity | |
| 2 | AMALAKI | Indian goose berry | Emblica officinalis | rejuvenator |
METHOD OF PREPARATION
The purified iron powder added with an equal quantity of juice of amalaki and triturated thoroughly to prepare pellets of even size and shape. They are dried under sun and heated in special equipment called puta.
- Purification of loha – Heated and immersed in sesame oil, buttermilk, cow’s urine, gruel and decoction of kulatha (Dolichos biflorus) in that order for seven days in each liquid.
DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA
- Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of pitta and kapha predominant diseases.
- Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa, rakta dhatu – indigestion, anaemia
- Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting all roga marga
- Bahya roga marga – skin diseases, piles
- abhyanthara roga marga – diseases affecting the digestive system, respiratory system
- Madhyama roga marga – diabetes
DOSAGE AND USAGE
- Take 125 to 250 mg after food once or twice daily along with honey or ghee or powder of triphala (Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica, Emblica officinalis) or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.
EXERCISES AND YOGA
Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practised in the treatment of many diseases.
Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – for getting calmness to the mind provide overall health
The patient needs to be seated in a meditative posture with the head and spine erect, with the body relaxed. The patient has to close his one nostril (e.g. left nostril if using the right hand and vice versa) with the thumb and exhale completely through the other nostril. Again, he will have to breathe in deeply through the other nostril while the opposite nostril is still closed with the thumb.
RECOMMENDED DIET AND BEHAVIOUR
- Avoid food items which produce dosha imbalance like cold, more acrid, sour and dry food, hard to digest. Because dosha imbalance aggravates the symptoms.
- Consume easily digestible food items, leafy vegetables, Lukewarm water, gruel
- Avoid smoking, soft drinks and alcohol.
- Patient with diabetes avoids excessive sugar diet.
SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS
- This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
- It is better to avoid by children, lactating women and during pregnancy
- Improper administration and overdosage lead to side effects like constipation.
- Can this medicine be used while taking Allopathic medicines?
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this medicine along with Allopathic medicines.
- How long the medicine can be used?
Duration of medicinal administration is based on your stage of the disease. Before taking medicine consult an Ayurvedic physician.
- Is this medicine habit forming?
This medicine is not habit-forming. After using for a prescribed period gradually decrease the dose and eventually stop it.
CLASSICAL REFERENCE
- Rasa tarangini
EQUIVALENT MEDICINES
- Dhatri loha
- Annabhedi sindura
- Draksharishta
- Mandura vataka
AVAILABLE BRANDS
- Uma Ayurvedics
- Divya pharmacy
- Baidyanath
- Dabur
- Shree dhootapapeshwar
RESEARCH PAPERS
- Pharmaceutical study of Lauha Bhasma
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3221077/
2. Toxicity study of Lauha Bhasma (calcined iron) in albino rats
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4850776/
- A clinical study on effect of amalaki (indian gooseberry) as food supplement in dyslipidemia
- Pharmacological study of amalaki with special reference to its antimicrobial action
https://ijapr.in/index.php/ijapr/article/view/675
5. Clinical efficacy of Amalaki Rasayana in the management of Pandu (Iron deficiency anemia)
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