Ayurveda Concept of Bhasma, Specific Role in Diseases Management and Precautionary Measurements Related to Bhasma: A Review

Authors

  • Amita Sharma Lecturer, Dept. Ras Shastra Evam Bhai-Bhaishajya-Kalpana, Rajeev Gandhi Ayurved College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) India.
  • Umesh Shukla Associate Professor, Dept.-Panchakarma, Pt. Shiv Shaktilal Sharma, Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Ratlam (MP) India.
  • Rishi Mishra Associate Professor, Dept.-Panchakarma, Rajeev Gandhi Ayurved College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) India.

Abstract

Metals and metallic preparations have a great historical background in Ayurveda system. Metals such as; Parada (Mercury), Rajata (Silver), Tamra (Copper), Swarna (Gold), Lauha (Iron), Vanga (Tin) and Yasada (Zinc) possessing some therapeutic value. However these metals can’t be used without processing or purification, therefore they are used in incinerated form as Bhasma. These herbo-metallic preparations offer different therapeutic values and utilizing since evaluation of ayurveda. The proper preparation method, dose regimen and duration of use are some important aspects need to be considered while using Bhasma. Bhasma may produce severe adverse effects if used without considering precautionary measurements. Present article described various ayurveda perspective of Bhasma.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Bhasma, Herbo-metallic, Incinerated.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.22270/jddt.v9i2-s.2525

Author Biographies

Amita Sharma, Lecturer, Dept. Ras Shastra Evam Bhai-Bhaishajya-Kalpana, Rajeev Gandhi Ayurved College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) India.

Lecturer, Dept. Ras Shastra Evam Bhai-Bhaishajya-Kalpana, Rajeev Gandhi Ayurved College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) India.

Umesh Shukla, Associate Professor, Dept.-Panchakarma, Pt. Shiv Shaktilal Sharma, Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Ratlam (MP) India.

Associate Professor, Dept.-Panchakarma, Pt. Shiv Shaktilal Sharma, Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospital, Ratlam (MP) India.

Rishi Mishra, Associate Professor, Dept.-Panchakarma, Rajeev Gandhi Ayurved College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) India.

Associate Professor, Dept.-Panchakarma, Rajeev Gandhi Ayurved College and Hospital, Bhopal (MP) India.

Published

2019-04-14
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Sharma A, Shukla U, Mishra R. Ayurveda Concept of Bhasma, Specific Role in Diseases Management and Precautionary Measurements Related to Bhasma: A Review. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 14 [cited 2026 Apr. 30];9(2-s):649-51. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/2525

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Vol. 9 No. 2-s (2019): Volume 9, Issue 2-s March-April(Suppliment) 2019

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Review

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Sharma A, Shukla U, Mishra R. Ayurveda Concept of Bhasma, Specific Role in Diseases Management and Precautionary Measurements Related to Bhasma: A Review. J. Drug Delivery Ther. [Internet]. 2019 Apr. 14 [cited 2026 Apr. 30];9(2-s):649-51. Available from: https://jddtonline.info/index.php/jddt/article/view/2525
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