Abhraka Bhasma

Abhraka Bhasm / Purified Mica Oxide

Minerals and Metals – Ayurvedic Usage of Abhraka Bhasma

Abhraka Bhasma (or Abhrak Bhasm) is an ayurvedic medicine used for treating respiratory disorders, mental diseases, psychosomatic disorders, liver, and abdominal diseases, etc. It is calcined mica ash. The various terms of this medicine are abarbhasm, Calcined mica, Mica ash, oxidized mica, Biotite calx, Abhrakacalx, etc.

It is prepared through the calcination of mica along with plant sap, juices, and decoctions. The actual process of preparation has to be done carefully and may take a long time.


Usage of Abhraka Bhasma

Abhraka Bhasma is used in the treatment of various diseases. Here are some diseases that are treated by Abhraka Bhasma and are discussed below:

Psychological disorders such as insomnia, anxiety with mental weakness. Mental stress, depression with suicidal tendency, hysteria, irritability, and many more diseases are treated by calcined mica.

Acidity, heartburn, ulcer, hepatitis, etc abdominal (abdomen and liver) diseases are treated using Abhraka. Jaundice, hepatitis, liver enlargement, ulcerative colitis treatment also involve the usage of Abhraka.

Respiratory, heart, and blood diseases are also treated using mica ash. It also calms the mind.


Ayurvedic Properties of Abhraka Bhasma

  • Rasa (taste in the mouth):Astringent and Sweet

  • Guna (Action related to Pharmacology): Smooth

  • Virya (Potency): Sheeta (Cool)

  • Vipaka (Resultant Of Metabolism ): Sweet

  • Prabhav (Dominant Impact ): Nutritious

  • Dosha Karma: Pacifies All The Three Humors (Tridosha)


Side Effects of Abhraka Bhasma

  • This medicine must be administered under strict medical supervision.

  • Self-medication must be avoided as it may be dangerous.

  • Severe side effects may be caused by an overdose.

  • If you are pregnant or lactating, then Abhraka bhasma must be taken only if deemed necessary by the prescribing doctor.

  • This medicine should be taken only as per the prescribed dose for a limited period of time.

  • Keep out of reach and sight of children in a cool, dry place.



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