All about Abhrak bhasma

Abhrak bhasma is an Ayurvedic medicine used in the treatment of respiratory diseases, diabetes, and skin diseases. This medicine is prepared from biotite mica. This medicine should only take as per the direction by a physician.

BENEFITS OF ABHRAK BHASMA

This medicine is used in the treatment of respiratory diseases.
It is effective in general debility.
This medicine is also effective in anaemia and malabsorption.
It enhances the strength of the body and nourishes the skin.
This medicine cures the diseases related to digestion.

INDICATIONS OF ABHRAK BHASMA

Kasa – Cough
Bronchitis
Swasa – Breathing difficulty
Pandu – anaemia
Ruk – different kinds of pain
Grahani – malabsorption
Kushta – skin diseases
Prameha – diabetes
Mandagni – indigestion

INGREDIENTS OF ABHRAK BHASMA

SL NO	SANSKRIT NAME	ENGLISH	ACTION
1	ABHRAK	Purified biotite mica	Balances vata, pitta dosha , analgesic action

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF ABHRAK BHASMA

STEP 1 – Purification of Abhraka – Heating and quenching in a decoction of Triphala or cow’s milk for 7 times.

STEP 2– The powder of abhraka is mixed with the paddy and tied in a strong cloth. It is then kept in fermented rice water, pressed vigorously. The resultant powder of biotite mica comes out of the cloth is called “dhanyabhraka”.

STEP 3 – The dhanyabhraka triturated with the juice of musta ( Cyperus rotundus) and pellets are made. These pellets are subjected to heating in special equipment known as puta. The end product is called “abhrak bhasma”.

DOSHA- DUSHYA PREDOMINANCE AND ROGA MARGA OF ABHRAK BHASMA

Dosha – This medicine is recommended for the treatment of vata, pitta predominant diseases.
Dushya- useful in diseases affecting rasa , rakta dhatu – indigestion, anaemia
Roga marga – Useful in diseases affecting all roga marga.
Abhyanthara roga marga – cough, breathing difficulty, digestive problems.
Bahya roga marga – skin diseases.
Madhyama roga marga – diabetes

DOSAGE AND USAGE OF ABHRAK BHASMA

125 to 375 mg after food once or twice daily along with ghee and powder of vyosha

(Zingiber officinale, piper longum, piper nigrum) or as directed by an Ayurvedic doctor.

EXERCISES AND YOGA For ABHRAK BHASMA

Yoga and Pranayama are a set of breathing and stretching exercises respectively, widely practiced in the treatment of different diseases.

Nadi Shuddi Pranayam – Effective in respiratory diseases, cleans the respiratory passage

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 OF ABHRAK BHASMA

Avoid food items that 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, Lukewarm water, gruel
Avoid exposure to the cold environment.
Avoid sugar-containing diet in patients with diabetes.

SIDE EFFECTS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF ABHRAK BHASMA

This medicine should only take as per the direction of the physician.
Taken by children, lactating women and during pregnancy only after consulting an Ayurveda doctor.
Improper administration and overdosage leads to side effects

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?

The 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 OF ABHRAK BHASMA