Which method of preparation of Bhasma?

The general preparation of Swarna Bhasma involves the three processes of shodhana, dravana, and marana. The leaves of gold are heated over fire and dipped in sesa (Sesamum indicum) oil when its red hot, process is continued seven times separately.

What is Parad in Ayurveda?

Rasashastra is a branch of Ayurveda, dealing with the formulations involving drugs of metal/mineral origin. The study of Rasashastra, deals with metals like Gold, Mercury, Silver, Copper, Iron, Tin, Lead, Zinc etc. These have their traditional names as Swarna, Parada or Rasa, Rajata, Tamra, Lauha, Vanga, Naga, Yasada.

What is the use of Yashad Bhasma?

Due to its astringent property, the Bhasma helps in regulating oil or sebum production in the skin and therefore works well on acne and oily skin type. It helps to prevent future sun damage and dark spots− it also helps to improve synthesis of new skin tissue and collagen, which is needed to maintain youthful skin.

How many types of Bhasma are there?

But, according to Ayurveda, Abhrak is classified into four types, which are Pinak, Naag, Manduk, and Vajra. Again, it can also be categorized according to the available colors into four types, i.e. Yellow, White, Red and Black.

How long does it take to prepare a Bhasma?

The gradual process of preparation may continue for a week to 3 years. The end-product of these long term preparation methods are residues of metals and minerals. Bhasma are also called ashes or calcined preparations.

How are Bhasma powders prepared in Ayurveda?

Bhasma are very fine ayurvedic medicinal powders prepared by the process of calcination of metals, minerals and natural stones or gem. The calcination is a process of heating metals, minerals, etc. on a high temperature to convert them into their oxides.

What’s the best way to preserve a Bhasma?

Bhasmas can be well preserved in air tight containers made up of glass or earthen pot. It is also said that they do not have any expiry date. They maintain their potency indefinitely. Also, Bhasma have no characteristic taste.

What kind of Furnace is used to prepare Bhasma?

Now a days modern bast furnace are used by many big pharmacies to prepare Bhasma. Bhasma is prepared by in two stages viz. Shodhana and Marana. Bhasmas are prepared from minerals, metals, marine and animal products only after purification as described in Ayurvedic texts. In Ayurveda, the process of purification is called Shodhana.